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What to do and see in Popayan, Cauca Department: The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups
Discover the best top things to do in Popayan, Colombia including Get Up & Go Colombia, Popayan Tours, Torre del Reloj, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Parque Caldas, Centro Historico de Popayan, Morro del Tulcan, Puente del Humilladero, Pueblito Patojo.
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1. Get Up & Go Colombia
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Get Up And Go Colombia is an organization which promotes tourism in Colombia, in regions previously affected by the armed conflict. Through activities and projects based on diversity and inclusion, we transform former war zones into cultural and gastronomic destinations for national and international tourists. We see sustainable tourism as a tool for peacebuilding and for socio-economic development in Colombia. For that reason all our activities and projects are both led by and are for young people, victims of the armed conflict, the LGBTIQ community, vulnerable and indigenous peoples. Enjoy our activities and live your experience from a different perspective. - Free walking tour everyday 10 am and 4 pm - Free trekking tour Sunday 10 am - Spanish lessons under request - Dancing lessons under request
2. Popayan Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Popayan Tours is the first adventure tour company in Southern Colombia. We offer private transport to the Archaelogical sites of Tierradentro and San Agustin as well as hiking trips to the Purace Volcano (4,650m). Our most popular tour is the Coconuco downhill biking trip. Guests are collected from the centre of Popayan at 10am and driven to the indigenous mountain village of Cocouco where they can bathe in the hot thermal springs. After a time in the springs they jump on the bikes and start the 30km leisurely ride back to Popayan. The route is mainly downhill on a paved road with very little traffic. For those looking for something a bit more extreme, we also offer a downhill biking trip from the Purace Volcano.
3. Torre del Reloj
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 138 reviews
Reviewed By 7seasoceans - Cancun, Mexico
I felt safe in this square. One can find "llll" instead of "IV" on the face of the clock in the clock tower. There were vendors and it was nice to sit and watch as the world went by. There were a couple of blind folks singing at the corner of the square. The whiteness of the buildings make it look clean. The place had a colonial look.
4. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption
5. Parque Caldas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 295 reviews
Reviewed By Axl_Rome - Italy, null
In December the park had an enchanted forest theme to it, with giant flowers and mushrooms, as well as drops of water hanging from the trees. It is best to visit after dark, as all these giant objects are lit up The park was completely full of people, making it a bit challenging to walk around
6. Centro Historico de Popayan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 128 reviews
Reviewed By hulstra
Little is visible of the devastating 1983 earthquake. The streets are filled with people, as is the Parque Caldas, all in a well-explained, white-washed atmosphere.
7. Morro del Tulcan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 40 reviews
Reviewed By tjtarrega - Florida Keys, United States
The hill is located in the colonial city center and gives a great view of Popayán. The climb up the hill is short and easy.
8. Puente del Humilladero
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 216 reviews
Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Built in the 1850s to link the center to the northern parts of town where many poor people were living. Keep in mind that the design of many Spanish colonial cities was based on apartheid principles. Only after independence gradually the segregation of different ethnic groups was relaxed. The bridge is perhaps symbolic for the change. Bricks are the main material used in the construction. They are held together by a special kind of 'cement', that is known to be tough and flexible at the same time. Ox blood is part of the substance. The eleven-arch bridge is 240m long and provides an elegant entry to the historic center.
9. Pueblito Patojo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By Cardkapt - Bogota, Colombia
It’s a cute version of some representative places in Popayan, I recommend to visit this area it’s close to the Morro and has a place where you can buy food, empanadas etc
