Vista panorámica de Popayán, Cauca, mostrando techos tradicionales de tejas rojas y la icónica cúpula de una iglesia.

Popayán

White City and Gastronomic Capital of Colombia

Clima
16-22°C​
Fundación
1537​
Superficie
483.1 km²​
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Popayán, also known as "The White City," is a destination that offers various tourist attractions for all who visit. Its religious architecture, Parque Caldas, and colonial buildings make it a Colombian municipality worth admiring.​

Here, you can indulge in Payanese gastronomy. Don't leave without trying dishes like empanadas or tamales accompanied by the traditional pipián, a local stew made with potatoes, peanuts, tomatoes, onions, and garlic.​

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