Popayan is one of Colombia's most beautiful and well-preserved colonial cities, founded in the late 16th century. Because of the abundance of pretty light mansions, preserved from ancient times, Popayan is often called a "white city". In addition, this city is famous for one of the oldest universities in Colombia, which was founded in 1827.
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How to get
The city has its own airport, which is connected by direct flights with Bogota (4 flights per day). The airport is open only during the day hours, from 6 am to 6 pm.
Popayana can be reached by bus, for example, from Cali, the journey time is 2-3 hours, 5 USD. The most comfortable basses of Expreso Palmira and Expreso Bolivariano companies. Also buses run to Pasto (10 USD, 6 hours on the way), Ipiales, Bogota (departures every hour or two, en route 15 hours, 26 USD), Tierradentro (7 USD, 5-6 hours) and Agustina ( 10-12 USD, 6-8 hours). Buses in the last two points depart only early in the morning.
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Entertainment, excursions and attractions in Popayana
Many churches are preserved here: the Iglesia de San Francisco, the Iglesia de Santo Domingo, the church and convent of San Agustin, the Iglesia de La Hermitage and others, as well as several interesting museums: the Museum of Colonial Art, Museum of Religious Art, Museum of Modern Art, Museum of the poet Guillermo Valencia, Museum of Natural History.