Tour of Misak Culture

Learn about the customs and lifestyle of the Misak people, a pre-Hispanic population in the south of Colombia, on this tour from Silvia.

Tour of Misak Culture

At 8 am, we'll meet at the main park of Silvia. We'll board a minibus and head to the outskirts of the town for a cultural tour focused on the ancient customs of the indigenous people of the Colombian department of Cauca.

After a 45-minute drive, we'll arrive at a Misak orchard or yatul. Misak women will welcome us and explain how crops and planting processes are organized. Participants may assist in the harvest if desired.

Next, we'll visit the Misak house to learn about the lifestyle of these pre-Hispanic people in Silvia. We'll explore the kitchens, which are considered sacred, hear about the traditions of the people, and learn about their embroidery techniques.

Following our visit, we'll enjoy a lunch with a choice of either a fish or vegetarian dish, accompanied by a drink and local fruit.

After lunch, we'll return to the minibus to visit the Casa Payán Interpretation Center, where we will learn about medicinal plants significant in Miskitu and Colombian culture.

Finally, the tour concludes at 2:30 pm back at the starting point.