Galeras Volcano + Villages Tour

With this excursion to the Galeras volcano, we will discover the culture, crafts, and cuisine of its villages, located in the foothills characterized by agriculture and livestock farming.

Galeras Volcano + Villages Tour

We will meet at 8:30 am next to the monument of Antonio Nariño to begin this adventure exploring the Galeras volcano, the most active volcano in Colombia.

During this tour, we will visit some of the villages on the slopes of the volcano. After traveling through coffee plantations and canyons, we will arrive at Genoy, a community coexisting with the Galeras volcano, located 7 kilometers (4.3 miles) away.

In Nariño, where you can buy traditional yucca wrappers, the next stop will be La Florida, known for its agricultural and livestock activities, offering various dairy products such as cheese, cakes, and ice cream.

Next, we will go to Sandoná for a short walk to visit one of the waterfalls in the volcanic area. We'll engage with local women weavers who craft items from iraca fiber. In Sandoná, we will visit the school and hike to a local farm to enjoy a homemade lunch with a host family, coupled with a tasting of their high-altitude coffee.

We will walk through the main square to see the Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Sandoná, a notable neo-Gothic structure. Our final village stop will be Consaca, where we will enjoy views of the volcanic mountain range and visit traditional sugar mills to taste melcocha sandoneña, made from panela and peanuts.

Finally, we will return to Pasto and arrive at the departure point around 6:30 pm.