Las Lajas Sanctuary + Tulcán Cemetery Tour

With this trip to the Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Lajas, you'll visit a significant Catholic site in Colombia, and cross into Ecuador to see the Tulcan Cemetery.

Las Lajas Sanctuary + Tulcán Cemetery Tour

We will meet at 10 am in the Plaza de Nariño in Pasto and depart for the city of Ipiales, where the sanctuary is located.

During the two-hour journey, we will learn about the history, culture, and geography of the Pasto people. We will arrive at the impressive Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Lajas, a neo-Gothic structure situated above the Guáitara River. This site serves as an important place of worship for many Colombians. If desired, you can attend the mass celebrated in the church, and afterwards, we will visit the museum to explore the history of this notable place.

After our visit to the sanctuary, we will take a cable car to cross the Guáitara canyon, enjoying stunning views. Our tour continues with a visit to the Tulcán Cemetery in Ecuador, known for its gardens featuring sculptures carved from the bushes.

Finally, we will stop at a nearby shopping center, allowing for some free time before returning to Pasto. You will be dropped off at the departure point at around 8 pm.