POPAYÁN
This stunning´white city´ absolutely deserves a visit if you like white colonial architecture and a dash of religious traditions.
It is nestled in the green mountains of the Cauca region, offering a set of interesting and diverse activities.
Discover the paramó on nature walks and birdlovers can go look for the majestic condors.
Adventurous people can climb the Puracé volcano. And, another exceptional activity is to pay a visit to the hotsprings and then cycle back to Popayan, a mostly downhill ride!
On Tuesday you cannot miss out on visiting the nearby town of Silvia. That day all the Guambiano people come together to sell and buy products on the market. They do so wearing their gorgeous traditional clothes.
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INFORMATION
Population: 280.000 inhabitants
Altitude: 1760 masl
Average temperature: 19 °C
Best time to visit: All year round
Population:
280.000 inhabitants
Altitude:
1760 masl
Average temperature:
19 °C
Best time to visit:
All year round
AVAILABLE TOURS
Andean Condor Tour
Get a real close look on Colombia’s national bird, the emblematic Andean Condor, in the indigenous reserve of Kokonuco.
Purace Volcano Hike
Challenge yourself to get to the summit of the active Purace Volcano and enjoy the breathtaking views on your way.
Silvia Market
Experience an indigenous side of Colombia by taking part in the weekly indigenous market in the village of Silvia on Tuesdays.
Popayan City Tour
With this city tour you will discover the best of this colonial white city by foot. Learn about this city’s history, architecture and gastronomy.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel La Plazuela
Hotel La Plazuela is located in the heart of Popayan and is a typical white colonial building with rooms surrounding a patio. The atmosphere and decoration will katapult you back in time.
The comfortable rooms come with private bathrooms, a little balcony, and a T.V. Free WiFi will be available throughout the whole hotel. There are rooms available adapted for disabled tourists.
The friendly staff can help you with directions to great restaurants in town, as Popayan is Colombia´s food capital.
Check out the hotel here.
Hotel La Herrería Colonial
La Herreria Colonial is a gorgeous old colonial mansion located in the cultural part of Popayan. Its location is ideal to start exploring Colombia´s ´white city´.
The comfortable and elegant rooms come with private bathrooms, showers with hot water, and a T.V. The furniture comes in the typical dark wooden style of the colonial times.
Free WiFi is available throughout the whole hotel and the hotel staff can help you find your way to the best restaurants.
Check out the hotel here.
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