The 9 Best Points of Interest & Landmarks in Popayan, Cauca Department

July 29, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Discover the best top things to do in Popayan, Colombia including Torre del Reloj, Teatro Municipal, Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Parque Caldas, Kirche Santo Domingo, Cerro de Las Tres Cruces, Morro del Tulcan, Puente del Humilladero, Cerro la Tetilla.
Restaurants in Popayan

1. Torre del Reloj

Calle 5 Cra.7, Popayan Colombia
Excellent
55%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Torre del Reloj

Reviewed By 7seasoceans - Cancun, Mexico

I felt safe in this square. One can find "llll" instead of "IV" on the face of the clock in the clock tower. There were vendors and it was nice to sit and watch as the world went by. There were a couple of blind folks singing at the corner of the square. The whiteness of the buildings make it look clean. The place had a colonial look.

2. Teatro Municipal

Calle 3a # 6-81, Popayan 190002 Colombia http://www.mincultura.gov.co/?idcategoria=18141
Excellent
56%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 41 reviews

Teatro Municipal

3. Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption

Calle 5, Popayan Colombia
Excellent
46%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 39 reviews

Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption

4. Parque Caldas

Calle 4 Carrera 7, Popayan Colombia
Excellent
54%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 295 reviews

Parque Caldas

Reviewed By Axl_Rome - Italy, null

In December the park had an enchanted forest theme to it, with giant flowers and mushrooms, as well as drops of water hanging from the trees. It is best to visit after dark, as all these giant objects are lit up The park was completely full of people, making it a bit challenging to walk around

5. Kirche Santo Domingo

Calle 4 Ecke Carrera 5, Popayan Colombia http://www.banrepcultural.org/blaavirtual/exhibiciones/monu/mn_87.htm
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Kirche Santo Domingo

6. Cerro de Las Tres Cruces

Popayan 190003 Colombia +57 322 5118616
Excellent
54%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 13 reviews

Cerro de Las Tres Cruces

7. Morro del Tulcan

Carrera 2a., Calle 1a. Norte Barrio Caldas, Popayan Colombia +57 322 5118616
Excellent
53%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 40 reviews

Morro del Tulcan

Reviewed By tjtarrega - Florida Keys, United States

The hill is located in the colonial city center and gives a great view of Popayán. The climb up the hill is short and easy.

8. Puente del Humilladero

Calle 4, Popayan Colombia http://www.viajesycosasasi.com/el-puente-del-humilladero-popayan-colombia/
Excellent
33%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
20%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 216 reviews

Puente del Humilladero

Reviewed By Robert937 - Rotterdam, The Netherlands

Built in the 1850s to link the center to the northern parts of town where many poor people were living. Keep in mind that the design of many Spanish colonial cities was based on apartheid principles. Only after independence gradually the segregation of different ethnic groups was relaxed. The bridge is perhaps symbolic for the change. Bricks are the main material used in the construction. They are held together by a special kind of 'cement', that is known to be tough and flexible at the same time. Ox blood is part of the substance. The eleven-arch bridge is 240m long and provides an elegant entry to the historic center.

9. Cerro la Tetilla

Calle 3a # 1640, Popayan 190002 Colombia

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