Private Tour: Popayán Day Trip from Cali

10 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,Spanish

Language Offered

Overview

Experience the architectural majesty of Popayán, a glittering city of whitewashed wonders, on a private full-day tour from Cali. Visit historical highlights and legendary landmarks with an experienced guide and discover the clock tower of Caldes Park, the Archidocesan Museum of Religious Art, the Guillermo Leon Valencia House Museum and a sublime selection of restored colonial churches. Gain fascinating insight into the history of the city with informative commentary and feast upon traditional Colombian cuisine at a rustic local restaurant. Convenient round-trip transportation from your Cali hotel is included in the tour.

Full-day private tour of Popayán, the 'White City of Colombia'
Visit Guillermo Leon Valencia House Museum (former president's home) and Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art
Admire the city cathedral, San Francisco Church, San Jose Church and views from Bel en Chapel
See the clock tower in Caldas Park and a mini-version of the city at Rincón Payan es (also known as Pueblito Patojo)
Enjoy a traditional Colombian meal at a local restaurant
Learn about Popayán's history, culture and sights from an expert guide
Snack, lunch, pickup and drop-off from Cali hotels included

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Departure & Return

What To Expect

Depart from your Cali hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned minivan and relax during the 2.5-hour journey to the lush foothills of southwestern Colombia. Stop for a refreshing stretch in Pescador and refuel with cold water and a delicious pandebono, moist cheese bread typical of the region. Discuss the impending itinerary with your guide, and decide among your group how much time you would like to spend at each of the city's significant sites. Arrive at the wonderfully white city of Popayan and marvel at the plethora of luminous structures. Listen as you guide offers intriguing insight in the 700-year history of the city then venture to the enthralling exhibits of the Archdicesan Museum of Religious Art. Within, explore rooms adorned with sacred and spectacular paintings of biblical scenes; admire paintings and sculptures salvaged from ancient monasteries as your guide provides a captivating commentary. Next, visit the legendary Guillermo Leon Valencia House, a former home of the popular Colombian president. Browse an eclectic collection of period furniture, aging photographs and important documents before capturing a fabulous photograph of the historic Humilladero Bridge. Marvel at a miniature version of Popayan in a popular local park known a Pueblito Patojo; scour the model for appealing structures, deciding where you want to visit next according to which landmarks capture your attention. Revitalize under the soothing shade of a palm tree in Caldas Park, absorbing the gentle ambience of the enclave as local go about their day. Gaze upwards at the majestic 18-th century clock tower of Torre del Reloj, then admire the ecclesiastical elegance of the city's colossal cathedral.Ascend to the summit of a steep hillside to marvel at the simple beauty of Belen Chapel; then continue to climb in order to enjoy panoramic vistas of the city and its scenic surroundings. Feast upon a traditional lunch in an authentic eatery recommended by your guide, then relax during the return journey to Cali.

Private Tour: Popayán Day Trip from Cali

Inclusions & Exclusions

Departure & Return

What To Expect

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