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Popayán

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The Pan-American Highway twists and turns for 248 kilometers (149 miles) north from Pasto, arriving at Popayán in the Valle de Pubenza. The landscape to the south, east and north of this city is verdant plains studded with mountains. To the southeast is Volcan Puracé and the national park named for it.

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Places in Popayán

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Museums of Popayán

Another place to get out of Popayán's rains are her museums. Many are the historical homes of past illustrious citizens. ...

The Churches of Popayán

Take refuge from Popayán's afternoon showers in the sanctuary of one of her churches. The schedule of masses and church ...

Centro Cultural Bolívar

The Central Cultural Bolívar screens art films from Colombia and around the world Thursday to Saturday at 7 p.m. and ...

Top Rated Hotels

Hotel La Plazuela

A first-class hotel just across from Iglesia San José, Hotel La Plazuela is in a 1742 building rescued after the ...


96% - 3 ratings
$52 for single - $72 for double

Hotel La Casona del Virrey

Hotel La Casona del Virrey is a surprisingly affordable alternative right in the heart of Popayán. This is the perfect ...


78% - 2 ratings
$22.50 - $38

Hotel Los Portales

Take a seat in one of the rocking chairs around the front courtyard and listen to the water spilling from ...


75% - 1 ratings
$23 for 1 person - $29 for 2 persons

Top Rated Restaurants

Cafetería Santo Domingo La 4ª

Cafetería Santo Domingo is a small, simply furnished café. Its lunch special sells out quickly--and for good reason. Not only ...


75% - 1 ratings

Restaurante Pizzaría Italiano

Step into this Italian café with the wood-trimmed, mustard colored walls hung with Montreaux Jazz Festival posters. Pull up a ...


75% - 1 ratings

La Viña Parrillada

Mornings people drop in to catch up on the events, on gossip, over a cup of coffee and pan de ...


75% - 1 ratings

Top Rated Tours

Resguardo Indígena Guides

Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia Surandina What better way to see Parque Nacional Natural Puracé than with a local from the ...


100% - 1 ratings

Luna Paz

Ask in Popayán for a tour guide, and many will mention Jairo Paz, owner of Luna Paz. Mr. Paz conducts ...


0% - 0 ratings

SENA Student Guides

Servicio Naciónal de Aprendizaje, SENA, and the Oficina de Turismo Popayán are training guides to fill the growing tourism demand ...


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