Field Note – Chaska Tours at Bioexpo 2025 (Pasto, Nariño)

Chaska Tours was present in Pasto to participate in Bioexpo 2025, Colombia’s most important trade fair for green business and sustainability. We took part in the business matchmaking sessions organized by ProColombia, a key platform to gain insights into the development of sustainable tourism in the country and to identify new opportunities for collaboration in the department of Nariño.

During the event, we held meetings with companies interested in southern Colombia - particularly from Ecuador, Peru, and Canada - as well as with local suppliers and stakeholders from the tourism sector. This direct exchange was essential for updating our understanding of the region’s experience offerings, gaining a clearer picture of current destination dynamics, and assessing its potential for future travel products.

As one of the few DMCs present, we benefited from valuable visibility within the event. This presence allowed us to strengthen institutional relationships, position Chaska Tours within a specialized professional setting, and reaffirm our commitment to the responsible development of tourism in emerging regions.

Although our agenda was focused exclusively on the trade fair and did not include additional site visits, being in Pasto provided an important opportunity to observe the local atmosphere, the infrastructure available for events, and the level of coordination between public institutions, service providers, and community-based tourism projects.

Bioexpo 2025 confirmed that Nariño is a destination of growing relevance in terms of sustainability, innovation, and nature-based tourism. Our participation resulted in valuable contacts, a clearer understanding of regional opportunities, and concrete guidelines for continuing to strengthen our presence in the south of the country.