Silvia Tour + Visit to a Misak Community

With this day trip to Silvia, we'll discover the green landscapes of the 'Switzerland of America', where we'll also visit a Misak community and learn about their customs.

Tour Details

We'll pick you up at the indicated time at your hotel in Popayán and drive to the north of the department of Cauca. After a 1.5-hour drive, we'll arrive in Silvia, a town in a valley of the Cordillera Central of Colombia.

We'll take a guided tour of Silvia, exploring its main attractions, including the welcome sign, the Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá parish church, and the Belén viewpoint for a panoramic view of the town. If you take the tour on Tuesday, we will visit the indigenous market.

At midday, we'll have a break for a typical lunch that includes fish, meat, or grilled chicken, accompanied by side dishes and a drink.

We'll then depart for the Guambia region to visit Casa Payán, important for the preservation of ancestral medicine. Here we'll learn about native medicinal plants, their preparation, and health benefits while exploring a botanical garden and learning about Misak cosmovision.

Finally, we will return to Popayán, arriving at your hotel after 7 hours.