Popayán is the capital of the department of Cauca. It is located in the western part of Colombia, 600 kilometers southwest of Bogotá. Its average altitude is 1760 meters above sea level, its average annual rainfall is 1,941 mm, and its average temperature is 14 /19° Celsius
Popayán is one of the oldest and best preserved cities in America, which is reflected in its architecture and religious traditions, recognized for its colonial architecture and the care of its facades.
Transportation in Popayán
The Popayán Airport named Guillermo León Valencia operates with daily flights to and from Bogotá and the entire country. The city has an urban collective transport system and taxis, which have a meter and pre-established routes.
From Terminal de Transportes de Popayán you can take buses to almost all the municipalities of the Department of Cauca and the Country. There is a good road to the tourist towns of Silvia, Piendamó and Santander de Quilichao.
Main bus companies and routes departing from Popayán
| Continental Bus | Coomotor | Cootranshuila |
| Cootranar | Expreso Bolivariano | Expreso La Gaitana |
| Expreso Palmira | Flota Magdalena | Cootransmayo |
| Rapido Tambo | Rapido Tolima | Sotracauca |
| Taxbelalcazar | Transipiales | Velotax |
Routes and bus tickets from Popayán
Popayán to Bogotá
Popayán to Cali
Popayán to La Plata
Popayán to Medellín
Popayán to Neiva
How to get to Popayán by bus
To get to Popayán by bus you can do it through the following routes:
Bogotá to Popayán
Cali to Popayán
La Plata to Popayán
Medellín to Popayán
Neiva to Popayán
