Silvia

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50 kms from Popayan in a mountainous area of beautiful landscapes is Silvia, a typical village of adobe houses ad a traditional marketplace, known for its craft production. Its surroundings are inhabited by the Guambiano Indian community, which preserves its traditional customs.

A picturesque mountain town 53 kms north east of Popayan, Silvia is the centre of the Guambiano region. The Guambiano people don’t live in Silvia itself but in the small mountain villages such as Pueblito, la Campana, Guambia and Caciques, scattered throughout the area. The whole community numbers about 18,000.

We'll tell you all about the Guambianos tomorrow.

Tip of the Day

We paid 9000 pesos to go from Popayan to Silvia, and 4500 pesos to return. The trip takes about 1 hour and half.

There are buses leaving Popayan to Silvia at 7:00, 8:00, 9:00 and 10:00. they come back from Midday until 4 pm.