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Popayán has offers visitors not only great Colombian food and parrillas (barbecue), but also an impressive selection of international food. Many eating establishments are closed on Sunday, and even more so on Sunday evening. Almuerzos and comidas corrientes range from $1.10-$3.70, averaging $1.60; the cheapest can be found on Calle 8, between Carreras 5 and 6. September is chonta duro season, a palm fruit that is served with salt and honey. Pick up one from the many street vendors. If you are self-catering, you can pick up on supplies at the daily market at Calle 8N and Carrera 6, or at the Ley supermarket (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday and holidays 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Carrera 5 6-33).
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Whether your taste is for dancing to the latest salsa and reggaeton vibes, or to Latin golden oldies, or just chilling over a glass of wine and listening to cool jazz and bossa nova, you will find a place to sit and relax after a day catching the sights of Popayán. Many nightclubs, discos and bars are located right in the Historic Center, so you will not have to worry about catching a cab home.
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On Calle 8 you can find several cheap restaurants. But this no-name, family-run eatery stands out from its neighbors in the quality of food it prepares (even boiling the water from which drinks are made). Even at the crowded lunch hour, service is quick and friendly here. The standard comida...
Popayán, Colombia
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Popayán, Colombia
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Popayán, Colombia
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Popayán, Colombia
Step into this Italian café with the wood-trimmed, mustard colored walls hung with Montreaux Jazz Festival posters. Pull up a wood-and-leather seat at one of the tables. Soon the wait staff will be with you. A pizza or pasta ($5-9.50), you will ponder, or perhaps something a la carte meat dish...
Popayán, Colombia
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