Silvia, Mountain municipality in Cauca Department, Colombia
Located at an elevation of 2800 meters, Silvia features cool temperatures year-round and maintains strong ties to agricultural production in the region.
The municipality of Silvia, established in 1562, developed as an administrative center while preserving its indigenous heritage through centuries of regional changes.
The Guambiano people of Silvia maintain their traditional practices, languages, and customs, creating a distinct cultural identity within the Cauca Department.
Visitors can reach Silvia through road networks connecting to major cities, with numerous local restaurants and bakeries concentrated near the central square.
The public square underwent renovations that transformed the space with new seating arrangements and diverse plant species, replacing older problematic trees.
Location: Cauca Department
Inception: 1562
Elevation above the sea: 2,800 m
Website: http://www.silvia-cauca.gov.co/
Website: http://silvia-cauca.gov.co
GPS coordinates: 2.61083,-76.37889
Latest update: August 1, 2025 19:18
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