Places to visit near

Pasto

Pasto is a city in Nariño district, Colombia of about 382,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 106 places to visit: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches and 6 waterfalls. The must-see places are Galeras, Laguna de la Cocha and Doña Juana.

1.2136° N, 77.2811° WPop. 382,236

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Within 30 km98 places
Within 50 km106
Must-see12
Notable90
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Pasto

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:09 pm

76 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Pasto
  2. Cascadas de Villa Mariawaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  3. Galerasviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Cascada de Mijitayowaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  5. Alto El Cipresviewpoint · 1 hrs
  6. Laguna de la Cochalake · 45 min
  7. Back in Pasto
Today’s loopPastoStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Pasto?

Galeras (viewpoint, about 11 km), Church of St. Augustine (church, about 1 km), Agustín Agualongo Cisneros (heritage site, about 1 km), Shrine of Our Lady of Mercy (church, about 1 km), Monasterio de la Inmaculada Concepción (church, about 1 km), Pinacoteca Departamental (museum, about 1 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Pasto?

106 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 36 churches, 6 waterfalls, 11 forts & heritage, 10 parks.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Pasto?

Alto El Cipres, about 10 km by road; Alto Las Ánimas (10 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Pasto?

Iglesia El Corazón del Padre, about 1 km by road; Church of St. Augustine (0 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Pasto?

Start in Pasto, visit Cascadas de Villa Maria, then Galeras, then Cascada de Mijitayo, then Alto El Cipres, then Laguna de la Cocha, and drive back — about 76 km by road in all.