Paisaje montañoso con un lago rodeado de vegetación.

The Colombian Massif

Get to know the regions of Colombia

If there is something that characterizes us as a country, it is our incredible diversity of territories, nature and cultures. In each of our regions we find the richness of a multicultural country and the mixture of histories, traditions and cultural heritage. Learn more about what makes Colombia, the country of beauty, unique through our regions.

There are four departments that make up the Colombian Massif: Cauca, Nariño, Huila and Tolima. In each of their capitals you can see the history and ancient cultures of Colombia.

Discover the magic of this department in San Agustín, admiring majestic statues; or getting to know the indigenous tribes. 

Mapa Macizo Colombiano

  • Amasijos​

    Amasijos​

    Amasijos are a delicious explosion of flavor based on corn, starch and starch. To prepare them, a little…
  • Aplanchado​

    Aplanchado​

    It is a delicious traditional sweet with a baked puff pastry dough, covered with a layer of sugar and egg…
  • Tamales nariñenses ​

    Tamales nariñenses ​

    Each tamale from Nariño is a masterpiece of the gastronomy of the Colombian Massif. In addition, it has a…
  • Cuy asado​

    Cuy asado​

    It is one of the most iconic dishes of Nariño and stands out for its high nutritional level. Its preparation…
  • Lechona tolimense​

    Lechona tolimense​

    This typical dish is composed of pork and cooked peas. Undoubtedly, it is a preparation that is characterized…
  • Bizcocho de achiras​

    Bizcocho de achiras​

    This delicious Colombian recipe is made from achira starch, eggs, butter and fresh curd. Its crunchy texture…

Carroza colorida con figuras artísticas de camaleones y rostros pintados en un desfile cultural.

Festivities

  • Return Festivities - Popayán

  • Bambuco Festival - Huila

  • Pubenza Carnival - Popayán

  • Festivities of San Juan and San Pedro - Neiva, Huila

  • Multicolor Carnival of the Border - Nariño

  • Pitalito Carnival - Huila

  • Carnival of Fire - Nariño

Bailarina con traje típico colombiano en un desfile al aire libre, mostrando los colores de la bandera de Colombia.

Dances

  • Currulao - Popayán​

  • Pasto - Guaneña​

  • Pasto - Guaneña​

  • Bambuco - Huila​

  • Bambuco Viejo - Popayán​

  • Sanjuanero Huilense​

  • Guaneña - Nariño​ ​

Músico vestido con traje tradicional, tocando una guitarra y cantando frente a un micrófono durante una presentación

Music

  • Chirimía - Popayán​

  • Son Sureño - Guaneña​

  • Bambuco Sureño - Huila​

  • Bambuco Viejo - Popayán​

  • Bambuco - Huila​

  • Sanjuanero Huilense​

Mujeres indígenas vestidas con ponchos tradicionales de color azul y sombreros, reunidas en un ambiente comunitario.

Ethnic

  • Las Yanaconas – Cauca​

  • Los Kokonukos - Popayán​

  • Los Ingas – Cauca​

  • Awa - Nariño​

  • The Guambianos - Cauca

  • Epedara - Nariño​