Flavors of Popayán.
UNESCO City of Gastronomy since 2005.
Popayán's cuisine blends three traditions: Indigenous, Spanish, and African. From corn and pork to tropical fruits and coffee, every dish tells the story of a cultural crossroads found only here, in southwestern Colombia.
Dishes you must try
Empanadas de pipián
Corn dough filled with a pipián stew, fried until golden.
Tamales de pipián
Wrapped in banana leaves, with corn dough and pipián.
Carantanta
Crispy toasted corn cake, a traditional side dish.
Aplanchados
Sweet pastry filled with fruit paste, classic Popayán dessert.
Salpicón payanés
Cold tropical fruit drink, sweet and refreshing.
From bean to cup
Cauca coffee and corn are at the heart of two of our signature routes. Discover them with us.
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