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Popayán is a city in southwestern Colombia. It covers 483.11 sq km (186.5 sq mi) and has a population of 260,000 people (2011 estimate). The city is 1,737 m (5,699 ft) above sea level, in the valley between the Western Mountain Range and the Central Mountain Range. The high elevation gives Popayán a pleasantly cool climate.
Guide to Popayán Hotels
Here's a list of hotels in Popayán that you can book online, with full description, star rating, address, location map, evaluation, and prices as offered by different booking sites. This helps you to make your room booking with the site that offers the best price.
Popayán, Colombia, with the volcano Puracé in the background
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More on Popayán
The Popayán area was inhabited by various tribes when Spanish conquistador Sebastián de Belalcázar conquered the area in 1537, establishing the town of Popayán. Due to its geographic location between Lima, Quito and Cartagena, it grew in importance. The city also served as the transfer point for gold and silver heading towards Cartagena for shipment to Spain.Due to its long colonial history, the old town of Popayán has numerous buildings of colonial architecture including churches, civic buildings and private residences. The earthquake of 1983 caused severe damage to many of these. The city has since rebuilt itself, but it still bears the scars of the quake.
In addition to its built heritage, Popayán is famous for its local cuisine and tradition methods of preparing food. This has received the attention of UNESCO, which recognized it as the first city of gastronomy in 2005. The city also has the second largest Easter celebration in the world (after the one in Seville, Spain), called Semana Santa, when the city receives thousands of visitors and tourists coming to witness its colorful processions.
Iglesia Belén, Popayán
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Visiting Popayán
You can take a flight to Popayán or a bus from Cali, which takes about 2 hours to make the trip. The old town is small enough to be explored on foot.Places of Interest in Popayán
- Historic Churches of Popayán
Among the churches in the city that are worth exploring include Iglesia de San Francisco, Iglesia La Ermita and Belén. - Parque de Caldas
The main public square in Popayán.
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