Las Lajas
The gateway to southern Colombia, a city of culture, history, and breathtaking landscapes!

HIGHLIGHTS
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Famous Carnaval de Negros y Blancos – a UNESCO cultural heritage event
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The majestic Galeras Volcano – perfect for hiking and adventure
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Historic center with impressive colonial architecture
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The serene Laguna de la Cocha – a lake with floating islands
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Local craftsmanship, especially the unique Barniz de Pasto lacquer art
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Spiritual and cultural sites like Templo de San Juan
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Authentic Andean cuisine with specialties like Cuy (guinea pig)
FACTS
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Capital of the Nariño department, near the Ecuadorian border
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Located at approximately 2,500 meters above sea level in the Colombian Andes
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Carnaval de Negros y Blancos (January 5–6) is one of South America's most spectacular festivals
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A key cultural and economic hub in southern Colombia
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Climate: Mild year-round but often cloudy and rainy
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One of the safest cities in southern Colombia with a welcoming atmosphere
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Ideal starting point for trips to Las Lajas, Galeras, and Laguna de la Cocha


ACTIVITIES
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Guided city tour of Pasto’s culture & history
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Exclusive Carnaval de Pasto experience
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Trip to Laguna de la Cocha with boat tour
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Galeras Volcano hiking experience for nature lovers
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Handicraft workshops: Barniz de Pasto & traditional textiles
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Gastronomic tour featuring local specialties
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Day trip to Las Lajas Sanctuary & Ipiales
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Destinations
Barranquilla • Barichara • Bogotá • Cali • Cartagena • Chingaza • Ciudad Perdida • El Cocuy • Filandia • Guatapé • Jardín • Jericó • La Macarena • Laguna Magdalena • Las Lajas / Ipiales • Leticia • Manizales • Medellín • Minca • Mompox • Nevado del Ruiz • Palomino • Pasto • Pereira • Popayán • Puerto Nariño • Puracé • Salento • San Agustín • San Andrés • San Basilio de Palenque • San Gil • Santa Marta • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta • Silvia • Taironaka Reserve • Tatacoa-Desert • Tierradentro • Villa de Leyva • Consult for more information.