Panteón de los Próceres
A memorial hall housing the remains of independence pioneers such as Caldas and Torres, reflecting Popayán's history as the “City of Presidents.”
The Panteón de los Próceres is a small white neoclassical memorial. It holds the remains of Francisco José de Caldas, Camilo Torres and other independence leaders and local notables. After independence, Popayán produced 17 Colombian presidents and earned the nickname “City of Presidents,” and this building embodies that legacy. It is small and free to enter; allow about 15 minutes. It sits one block northwest of Caldas Park.
Opening hours
Open daytime
Nearby sights
- Parque Caldas
- Casa Museo Guillermo Valencia
- Catedral Basílica Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
- Torre del Reloj
- Puente del Humilladero
- Casa Museo Mosquera
- Iglesia de San Francisco
- Iglesia de Santo Domingo & Universidad del Cauca