Pasto, Colombia

Pasto Colombia

Pasto is the capital of the Nariño department in the south of Colombia. This charming town boasts several impressive churches, great day trips into the beautiful surrounding countryside, and some excellent places to eat as well. Pasto is regarded as an important religious and cultural centre in the southwest of Colombia. There are a number of richly decorated colonial churches, the most notable being the Iglesia de Cristo Rey and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista. The city centre features an attractive collection of fine colonial buildings alongside a lively downtown area. The city also has a small but very good Museo de Oro, with gold pieces and pottery from the region. Around 30 minutes from the city lies Lake Cocha, offering wonderful views of mountains, colours and water. Just offshore is an island, La Corota, which is a nature reserve showcasing a wide variety of the region’s flora and fauna.
Recommended airport
Antonio Narino (PSO)
Nearby destinations
  • Sandoná a 23.03 km
  • Buesaco a 23.93 km