Beach near Popayan, Colombia

Popayan Travel Guide

Colombia

Popayán is a Colombian city of 258,653 people in the country’s south-west. It is a practical base for exploring this part of Colombia, with Guillermo León Valencia Airport serving the city.

Popayán is not a beach destination. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so travellers should plan coastal trips separately rather than expect nearby seaside access.

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Local time

258,653

Population

5,507 miles away

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Weather in Popayan

Mon

25°

Tue

26°

Wed

24°

Know before you go

Pays in COP

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 123

Dial code +57

Tipping: Tipping is not always expected in Colombia, but it's appreciated for good service. It's becoming more common, especially in tourist areas.

Best time to visit Popayan

Jan

22°22

Feb

22°24

Mar

22°28

Apr

22°27

May

22°24

Jun

22°20

Jul

24°12

Aug

24°14

Sep

26°15

Oct

23°22

Nov

22°27

Dec

23°27

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Popayan

  1. Museo Arquidiocesano de Arte Religioso de Popayán

    art museum

    1 km

  2. Parque Caldas

    park

    1 km

  3. Museo de Historia Natural Universidad del Cauca

    museum

    1.2 km

  4. Casa Museo Negret & MIAMP

    modern art museum

    0.8 km

  5. Casa Museo Guillermo Leon Valencia

    history museum

    0.8 km

  6. La Castellana Campestre

    music venue

    4.9 km

  7. Plazoleta San Francisco

    christian place of worship

    0.7 km

  8. Teatro Municipal

    music venue

    0.8 km

Getting there

Guillermo Leon Valencia Airport · 0.3 km

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