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Things to see in Pasto, Colombia (Colombia): 9 places and when to go
Pasto, Colombia is a city in Colombia with around 382,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 9 places in and around it, mainly Nature (6), Mountains (2), Hiking (2). The best known are Galeras. The best time to come is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Colombia · 1.2136, -77.2811
- Population
- About 382,000
- Places
- 9 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (6) · Mountains (2) · Hiking (2) · Wildlife (2) · Stargazing (1)
- Best time
- December to February and June to August.
- Also possible
- March to May and September to November.
- Nearest airport
- CLO Cali, 278 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Galeras, at 4,276 m.
What to see in Pasto, Colombia
The places in and around Pasto, Colombia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- GalerasVolcanic mountain in Colombia8.7 km
- Cabaña eduardoMountains · Hiking19 km
- Hostal Villa QuillinzaMountains · Hiking19 km
- Observatorio Vulcanológico y Sismológico de PastoObservatory2.7 km
- Reserva Natural El ArrayánProtected area14 km
- Reserva Natural San FranciscoProtected area14 km
- Volcán BordoncilloVolcano17 km
- Volcán MorasurcoVolcano9.6 km
- Volcan MujundinoyVolcano24 km
When to go to Pasto, Colombia
The best time to visit Pasto, Colombia is December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time11:56
- FebBest time11:58
- MarPossible12:00
- AprPossible12:02
- MayPossible12:03
- JunBest time12:04
- JulBest time12:04
- AugBest time12:02
- SepPossible12:00
- OctPossible11:58
- NovPossible11:57
- DecBest time11:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. In January, 8 of the 9 places are at their best.
When to go to Colombia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Pasto, Colombia
The nearest main airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO, Cali), 278 km as the crow flies. How to get around Colombia (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Ipiales5 places59 km
- Cali13 places259 km
- Armenia, Colombia6 places410 km
- Ibagué6 places425 km
- Pereira, Colombia16 places438 km
- Manizales9 places471 km
And all of Colombia, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Pasto, Colombia?
The best known: Galeras. In all, 9 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Pasto, Colombia?
December to February and June to August; also possible: March to May and September to November. There are about 12 h 04 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pasto, Colombia?
The nearest main airport is Alfonso Bonilla Aragon International Airport (CLO), 278 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Pasto, Colombia as the destination and these 9 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
Keep reading
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