​​​​Lost Paradises - South America and Caribbean

COLOMBIA - Popayan  

Popayan is a colonial city situated at an altitude of 1700m (5577ft) and called The White City because of its many white charming buildings, numerous churches and traditional squares. Popayan has played a major role in Colombia's history dating back to the early days of the Spanish conquest and into the twentieth century.

The Puracé National Park, located between San Agustin and Popayan, contains Volcán Puracé (4646 m), Pan de Azúcar (4670 m) with its permanent snow summit, and the line of nine craters known as the Volcanes los Coconucos.