Puracé

Puracé is a town and municipality in the , . An 1853 watercolor by Manuel María Paz is an early depiction of four indigenous people in Puracé wearing straw hats and ruanas.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Coconuco.

is a small village a curvy hour ride from Popayan whose main attraction is the Aguas Hirviendes hot springs and a few natural pools of cold water.

Puracé

Latitude
2.34174° or 2° 20′ 30″ north
Longitude
-76.49637° or 76° 29′ 47″ west
Elevation
2,406 metres (7,894 feet)
Open location code
67J58GR3+MF
Open­Street­Map ID
node 703168139
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­town
Geo­Names ID
3686162
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Puracé” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Iglesia de Dios ministerial and Hospital Coconuco.

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