National Gastronomic Congress

At the beginning of September, the National Gastronomic Congress is held in Popayán - named City of Gastronomy by UNESCO in 2005 - one of the most prominent events for chefs and professionals in the world of gastronomy in the country, which already has more than 20 years of tradition.

The congress serves as a platform for the promotion of the gastronomic diversity of Colombia and other invited countries. Over four days, conferences, workshops, and culinary demonstrations are held, where topics related to traditional cuisine, ancestral ingredients and techniques from different regions, gastronomic innovation, and food sustainability are addressed.

In addition to the academic spaces, the congress has numerous practical demonstration spaces where prominent chefs demonstrate live the preparation of a wide variety of dishes. The congress also has parallel activities such as craft fairs and live music with rhythms typical of the Colombian Pacific.

The Popayán Gastronomic Congress is a space that encourages cultural exchange, the preservation of culinary traditions and the promotion of gastronomy as an engine of tourism and cultural development in the region, becoming a meeting point for cooking enthusiasts. throughout the continent.