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Las Lajas

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

Image by Angell Sue Valencia

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Famous Carnaval de Negros y Blancos – a UNESCO cultural heritage event

  • The majestic Galeras Volcano – perfect for hiking and adventure

  • Historic center with impressive colonial architecture

  • The serene Laguna de la Cocha – a lake with floating islands

  • Local craftsmanship, especially the unique Barniz de Pasto lacquer art

  • Spiritual and cultural sites like Templo de San Juan

  • Authentic Andean cuisine with specialties like Cuy (guinea pig)

FACTS

  • Capital of the Nariño department, near the Ecuadorian border

  • Located at approximately 2,500 meters above sea level in the Colombian Andes

  • Carnaval de Negros y Blancos (January 5–6) is one of South America's most spectacular festivals

  • A key cultural and economic hub in southern Colombia

  • Climate: Mild year-round but often cloudy and rainy

  • One of the safest cities in southern Colombia with a welcoming atmosphere

  • Ideal starting point for trips to Las Lajas, Galeras, and Laguna de la Cocha

Image by Angell Sue Valencia
Image by Angell Sue Valencia

ACTIVITIES

  • Guided city tour of Pasto’s culture & history

  • Exclusive Carnaval de Pasto experience

  • Trip to Laguna de la Cocha with boat tour

  • Galeras Volcano hiking experience for nature lovers

  • Handicraft workshops: Barniz de Pasto & traditional textiles

  • Gastronomic tour featuring local specialties

  • Day trip to Las Lajas Sanctuary & Ipiales

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