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Coconuco
Half a day is enough: ride or walk to Aguas Hirviendes, soak, eat, then take the last bus out around 5 PM.
Coconuco is a small village in Cauca, about an hour of curvy road from Popayán, and its one draw is Aguas Hirviendes: gated hot springs with cold pools nearby. From the main street you either wait for a mototaxi or walk uphill 1–1.5 h. Half a day covers it; a night at a guesthouse by the springs is the only reason to stay longer.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan (drier stretches; check)
- avoid Oct–Nov (wettest; check)
- Airport
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- Nights
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Coconuco123 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Coconuco, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Colombian peso (COP, $).Colombia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckClaro (best coverage), Movistar and Tigo SIMs in malls and at airports; passport required and IMEI registration may apply for longer stays — check.Colombia-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe in Bogotá and Medellín; drink bottled on the coast and in rural areas.Colombia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: 10% propina voluntaria offered on the bill.Colombia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Colombia-wide
- SafetyCoconuco is a small, quiet village and the usual cautions apply: go with a known mototaxi, keep valuables out of sight on the hike…
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- RestroomsPut paper in the bin in most places; bring tissues for bus stations.Colombia-wide
- Emergency numbers123 police, fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany museums close Mondays; Monday holidays (puentes) move almost half of public holidays.Colombia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckPYO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (Popayán) (About 45 km (28 mi) from Coconuco; check).PYO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (Popayán) (About 28 mi (45 km) from Coconuco; check).
- Getting aroundWalk the village; for the springs take a mototaxi from the main street or hike 1–1.5 h uphill.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Mototaxi village to springscheckCOP 5,000–7,000 each way
- Metro or bus rideBus Popayán to CoconucocheckCOP 10,000–15,000
- Museum or sight ticketAguas Hirviendes entrycheckCOP 5,000–12,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomCOP 40,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomCOP 70,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse room, a night, per roomCOP 140,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget COP 60,000 · Mid COP 110,000 · High COP 200,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PYO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (Popayán) (About 45 km (28 mi) from Coconuco; check)PYO Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (Popayán) (About 28 mi (45 km) from Coconuco; check)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Mar
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jul
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Aug
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Dec
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)), coolest Jul (11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) low), wettest Apr (19 rain days), driest Aug (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Coconuco: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
14 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
17 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jun
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
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Jul
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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Aug
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
14 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
19 rd
Nov
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
19 rd
Dec
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
15 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walk the village; for the springs take a mototaxi from the main street or hike 1–1.5 h uphill. At the fork there are two signs pointing to the hot springs. Last bus out of Coconuco leaves around 5 PM.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h 30 min
Bus or shared taxi from the main street, about 1 h over a curvy road
Colonial centre, museums and food; the base most people use for Coconuco.
Silvia
overnightDoor to door: 3 h+
Via Popayán by bus, then onward to Silvia
Tuesday market town; too far for a same-day return from Coconuco.
Door to door: 8 h+
Bus via Popayán and Pitalito
Archaeological park; a separate trip, not a day out.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Guesthouses by Aguas Hirviendes
A few simple places outside the gates, some with meals; the practical choice if you want the springs at opening.
Coconuco village centre
Very basic rooms on the main street; handy for the last bus but nothing to do after dark.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- COP 60,000–100,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- COP 100,000–160,000 excl. bed
- High
- COP 160,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse room1 × 1 night × COP 40,000 | COP 40,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × COP 60,000 | COP 120,000 |
| Aguas Hirviendes entry2 × COP 5,000 · check | COP 10,000 |
| Meal of the day at the springs restaurant2 × COP 8,000 · check | COP 16,000 |
| Mototaxi village to springs, both ways2 × COP 12,000 · check | COP 24,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | COP 21,000 |
| Trip total≈ COP 115,500 per person per day, bed included | COP 231,000 |
Simple rooms, some with breakfast; check
2026 estimate in pesos; long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Aguas Hirviendes entrycheck | COP 5,000–12,000 |
| Meal of the daycheck | COP 8,000–15,000 |
| Mototaxi village to springscheck | COP 5,000–7,000 each way |
| Bus Popayán to Coconucocheck | COP 10,000–15,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The springs are gated and charge a few thousand pesos: carry cash, no card readers.
- Last bus leaves Coconuco around 5 PM: if you miss it you are paying for a room or a taxi.
- The uphill walk to the springs is steep and unshaded; start early and carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire and ambulance
- 123
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Emergency
- Police, fire and ambulance123
Embassy
No embassy in Coconuco; the US embassy is in Bogotá and most countries keep embassies there. Emergency number nationwide: 123.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mototaxi, village to springs: about COP 5,000–7,000 each way (check)
- Bus Popayán to Coconuco: about COP 10,000–15,000, roughly 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde están las aguas termales? — Where are the hot springs? (DON-deh ehs-TAHN las A-gwahs ter-MAH-les)
- Una entrada, por favor — One ticket, please (OO-nah en-TRAH-dah por fah-VOR)
- ¿A qué hora sale el último bus? — What time is the last bus? (ah keh OH-rah SAH-leh el OOL-tee-moh boos)
Carry cash: the springs gate and mototaxis rarely take cards.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Coconuco. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep, Dec–Jan (drier stretches; check) · avoid Oct–Nov (wettest; check) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Field-check the Aguas Hirviendes gate price, opening hours and whether the restaurant is running.
- Confirm the last bus time and the mototaxi rate from the village to the springs.
- Add a walking route with the fork signs and a water/shade plan.
- Check guesthouse capacity for weekends and holidays, when Popayán day-trippers fill them.
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