Universidad del Cauca, Popayan

Name: Universidad del Cauca
Address: Calle 5 N°4-70, Popayan, Colombia

#4 among attractions in Popayan

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The Universidad del Cauca is a public institution of higher education located in the city of Popayán, capital of the department of Cauca, Colombia. It was created on April 24, 1827, by Decree by the President Francisco de Paula Santander, civil foundation for higher level educational institutions in major cities of the country newly liberated from Spanish rule, for effects of training of citizens who would support the independent national life at all levels, in different areas and activities. It was installed November 11, 1827 and the nationalization was ratified by Law 65 of 1964. It currently has 43 programs undergraduate and 48 programs postgraduate which include 29 specializations, 14 Masters and 5 Ph.D. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1827 (197 years ago)Coordinates: 2°26'28"N, 76°36'16"W

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Calle 5 N°4-70Popayan Colombia

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Universidad del Cauca – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Morro del Tulcán, Estadio Ciro López.

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Church
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayan
4 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption also called Popayán Cathedral It is a Catholic cathedral dedicated to the Virgin Mary under the title of Our Lady of the Assumption of Popayán.
0.4 miNE
Pyramid
Morro del Tulcán, Popayan
10 min walk • El Morro del Tulcán is an Indigenous pyramid in Popayán, Colombia. Research suggests that the individuals buried there came from the very top of the social classes of their society.
1.3 miNE
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Estadio Ciro López, Popayan
33 min walk • Estadio Ciro López is a football stadium located in Popayán, Colombia. The stadium was opened on 8 July 1951 with a match between the Cauca Department football team and Millonarios, who were at the time known as the Ballet Azul.