Silvia & Misak Market
Silvia, Cauca
A Tuesday market in this mountain town, where Misak (Guambiano) Indigenous people in blue capes and round hats come down to trade, bursting with color.
Silvia lies in a valley about 60 km by road northeast of Popayán and is the center of the Misak (Guambiano) Indigenous community. At the Tuesday market, men and women wear royal-blue shawls, black skirts and round felt hats as they come down from the mountains to trade fruit, vegetables, wool textiles and handicrafts. It is one of Colombia's most distinctive markets. The town also has a lake and a church worth a look. Ask permission before taking photos. The bus from Popayán takes about 1.5 hours, so a same-day round trip is easy.
Opening hours
Market busiest Tuesday mornings
Nearby sights
- Puracé National Natural Park
- Morro de Tulcán
- Pueblito Patojo
- Museo de Historia Natural
- Capilla de Belén
- Puente del Humilladero
- Casa Museo Mosquera
- Iglesia La Ermita