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 customs of the indigenous people of Cauca.

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

Next, we'll visit the Misak house, where we will learn about the lifestyle of these pre-Hispanic people. We will explore sacred kitchens, hear about their traditions, and examine embroidery techniques used in clothing production.

Following the house tour, we will have lunch featuring a choice of either fish or vegetarian dish, accompanied by a drink and local fruit.

After lunch, we’ll return to the minibus and go to the Casa Payán Interpretation Center. Here, we will learn about various medicinal plants significant to the Miskitu and Colombian culture.

The tour concludes with a return to the starting point at 2:30 pm.