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 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 for a 1.5-hour drive to Silvia, located in the department of Cauca.

You will see the impressive green landscapes of this municipality. A guided tour will include attractions like the welcome sign, the Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá parish church, and the Belén viewpoint for a panoramic view. If the tour is on a Tuesday, we will additionally visit the indigenous market, known for its cultural and commercial exchange.

At midday, we will break for a typical lunch featuring fish, meat, or grilled chicken with side dishes and a drink.

Afterward, we will visit the region of Guambia and the Casa Payán, a significant site for ancestral medicine. You will learn about native medicinal plants and their health benefits, along with a tour of a botanical garden of medicinal and ancestral plants, and insights into the Misak cosmovision and their connection with nature.

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