Visit Cauca Department

Popayán
1.5 million

Cauca is a department located in southwestern Colombia. Its capital is Popayan, a popular tourist destination known for its colonial architecture and historic churches. The region is lush with diverse plants and animals, making it ideal for outdoor activities like hiking and bird watching. There are also numerous archeological sites to explore such as the Tierradentro National Archaeological Park, which contains ancient tombs carved out of stone.

Cauca Department is also home to the traditional Guambiano culture, still celebrated today through their colorful costumes, music and dances. A visit to Valle del Guamuez will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about this culture first-hand with visits to local communities.

An interesting historical fact about Cauca Department was that in 1717 it became part of New Granada (modern day Colombia), when Spanish explorer Don Antonio de Caballero y Gongora founded the city of Popayan. Today Cauca remains an important part of Colombian history and culture, making it well worth exploring on your next trip!
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