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By Travesía Ecoturismo de Aventura

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Price is €261 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 13h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Visit the impressive Sanctuary of Las Lajas above the Guáitara River canyon
    • Explore the famous Tulcán Cemetery and its cypress sculptures
    • Discover Andean handicrafts in Plaza de los Ponchos
    • Enjoy local cuisine and Andean landscapes on the binational route

Activity location

    • Pasto
    • Pasto, Nariño, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Pasto
    • Pasto, Nariño, Colombia

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From Pasto: Bi-national Sightseeing Tour of the Sanctuary of Las Lajas and the Cemetery of Tulcán

  • Activity duration is 13 hours13h
    13h
  • English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
€178.74 x 2 Adults€357.48
Total
Price is €357.48

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Return tourist ground transport from Pasto
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    Local guide and certified tour guide throughout the entire experience
  • Inclusions
    Final video of the sightseeing tour delivered to the client
  • Inclusions
    Cable car ticket
  • Inclusions
    Medical assistance card during the activity
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    First aid assistance
  • Inclusions
    Breakfast or snack along the route
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    Lunch with traditional cuisine (guinea pig, Pasto-style fried food, or free-range chicken)
  • Inclusions
    Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Las Lajas
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the Tulcán Cemetery in Ecuador
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    Tour of Plaza de los Ponchos and the craft area
  • Inclusions
    Professional photo shoot of the tour
  • Exclusions
    Personal purchases at local craft shops or markets
  • Exclusions
    Extra drinks or food not specified on the tour
  • Exclusions
    Tips for guide or driver (optional)
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses during the tour
  • Exclusions
    Immigration documentation required to enter Ecuador, if applicable

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Discover some of the most iconic destinations in southern Colombia and the border with Ecuador on this cultural and scenic experience from Pasto.

    During this excursion, we'll travel through the Andean landscapes of the department of Nariño until we reach the majestic Sanctuary of Las Lajas, considered one of the most impressive temples in the world due to its architecture built over the Guáitara River canyon.

    There you'll learn about the history of the sanctuary and its spiritual importance, and you'll have time to explore the site and enjoy its natural viewpoints.

    The tour continues to Ecuador to visit the famous Tulcán Cemetery, renowned for its impressive cypress sculptures that form artistic figures unique in the world.

    We will also visit the traditional Plaza de los Ponchos, where you can see the region's hand-woven ruanas and learn about the traditional textile techniques that are part of the Andean culture.

    During the experience, you'll have the opportunity to enjoy local cuisine and discover some of the region's natural attractions, working hand in hand with local communities that preserve their cultural traditions.

    This tour is ideal for travellers who want to discover the cultural, natural, and artisanal richness of the Andean region in an experience that connects Colombia and Ecuador in a single day.

Location

Activity location

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    • Pasto
    • Pasto, Nariño, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Pasto
    • Pasto, Nariño, Colombia