Day 6: SILVIA MARKET & TRANSPORT TO TIERRADENTRO
Today is Tuesday and this is a very important day in the whole province. It is the day that the indigenous group, The Guambianos, gather in the village of Silvia. They live scattered in the mountains around Popayan and are known for their gorgeous traditional blue and pink clothing, with a special type of hat. On this day, market day, they wear their typical clothes and come to the village to sell their produce and buy products they need for the week. This market day offers an interesting insight in the lives of this indigenous community.
You will be brought to Silvia after your breakfast so you can witness this colorful local event with your own eyes. Remember to go have a look in the market hall where many of them come together, but the Guambianos will also be selling their products in the streets itself. They come and go to this event in their typical colorful buses called “Chivas”. Click here for more information on the Silvia Indigenous Market.
In the afternoon, when the market is finishing, you will be brought to Tierradentro. Silvia is on the way to Tierradentro from Popayan so you won´t have to spend too much time anymore in the car. After a drive of 2 hours through the beautiful mountains you will arrive to your hotel in Tierradentro.
Accommodation: Hotel El Refugio