Las Lajas Sanctuary & Tulcán Excursion

Las Lajas Sanctuary is one of Colombia's significant pilgrimage temples. This excursion from Ipiales includes a visit to this sacred site and the Ecuadorian town of Tulcán.

Las Lajas Sanctuary & Tulcán Excursion

We will meet at 10 am at Parque Santander in Ipiales. From here, we will proceed to the Las Lajas Sanctuary, also known as the National Shrine Basilica of Our Lady of Las Lajas.

Upon arrival, we will tour this renowned sacred space, including its museum and facilities. We will admire the altar of Our Lady of Las Lajas and learn about the 'Miracle of God over the Abyss'.

Next, we will take a ride in the sanctuary's cable car, enjoying panoramic views of the Guaitara canyon.

After the guided tour, we will return to Ipiales for a traditional lunch at a local restaurant, featuring lapingacho, a dish consisting of grilled meat with Spanish omelette and cheese.

After lunch, we will cross into Ecuador to explore key areas of Tulcán. Subsequently, there will be approximately 30 minutes of free time in the city's commercial area before returning to the meeting point, with an expected arrival at 6 pm.