Popayan

The city of Popayan is located in southwestern Colombia. It was founded in 1537 by Sebastian de Belalcázar. It serves as the capital of the Cauca region and is one of the most important religious centers in the country. Popayan impresses with elegant, colonial architecture . The most important monuments include the Iglesia de San Francisco considered to be the most beautiful church in the city, a neoclassical cathedral and a 240-meter, 11-arched brick bridge.

Popayan, Colombia - © Brate

Popayan can also be proud of the fact that there is ... a pyramid on its territory. El Morro del Tulcán was built in the pre-Columbian period, around 1600-500 BC. From a distance it looks inconspicuous, like a small green hill, but archaeological research has shown that high-class people from the local community were buried inside. Popayan is also an important academic center. Students make the city full of a bustling and relaxed atmosphere. Which also translates into a pretty pleasant nightlife.

For whom?

Popayan will be a good choice if you like sightseeing and appreciate colonial architecture. The city is not only numerous monuments, but also a large number of museums in which you can explore the history of the region. In addition, Popayan is a good destination for partygoers . Although they may not find great clubs here, local pubs will allow them to spend their evenings pleasantly.