This town, seen on a day trip from Budapest, is known for its paprika production (tourists can actually participate in the October harvest), the House of Local Folk Arts and a cathedral (if possible, attend an organ recital there).
About 15 mi/24 km north is
Solt, where you can go horseback riding. In the other direction, 12 mi/20 km south of Kalocsa, is the picturesque fishing village of
Baja. (These two villages can be seen on a day trip to Kalocsa.)
Kalocsa is 60 mi/100 km south of Budapest.