It is impossible to think of Cauca without feeling the pure harmony of its roots and flavors. The memory of this region goes through the pre-Hispanic past, the architectural and religious colony, and a contemporary life in which all these layers are ever present. This memory celebrates the territory’s richness and embraces its tensions. It is a memory that knows the meaning of the land and does not want to ever for anything in the world let go of it. It is also possible to appreciate the profound dignity of its indigenous peoples. All of this is inevitably linked to a peculiar sweet tooth that allows the tongue to embark on an exquisite journey where words as beautiful as carantanta, aplanchaditos, chulquín or pipián will adorn your vocabulary. All of this makes a gastronomic journey through this department an experience that no one should miss. On this occasion, we want you to discover the trades of silkworm weaving, woodworking, stonemasonry, and forging. Each one of these trades can unveil the liveliness of the artisan universe that can be found in the towns of Piendamó, Tunía, Silvia and, of course, Popayán. Over this beautiful white capital falls the relentless memory of the 1983 earthquake. This event marked a before and an after for many of these master craftspeople, who did not only rebuild their own homes, but also several of them provided their own wisdom for the recovery of the whole city. Plan your trip to this splendid department. There, you can learn about the warm Misak culture and marvel at its lush and beautiful lagoons and red-earth mountains. You will also meet friendly, generous, loving, and kind people, who, of course, are also gente sabrosa! How could they not be? they have dedicated themselves to cultivating delicacies. Welcome to Cauca!