Nariño Department · Colombia
Where to stay in Pasto
Pasto is a city in Nariño Department, Colombia, home to about 411,000 people.
- Best months
- June to September
- Nearest airport
- PSO21 km · Antonio Nariño Airport
- Currency
- COPColombian peso
- Time zone
- America/Bogota
- Language
- Spanish
About
About Pasto
Pasto, officially San Juan de Pasto, is the capital of the department of Nariño, in southern Colombia. Pasto was founded in 1537 and named after Indigenous people of the area.
Pasto is a city where different cultures are mixed. The dominant one, without a doubt, is the Andean culture. Unequivocal evidence of this is the Black and White Carnival, in which 'pastusos' (People from Pasto; local denomination) celebrate with colors and joy the incredible richness of their culture. The city is located in the Atriz Valley, at the foot of the Galeras Volcano, which can be observed from any angle of the city. Pasto is a very religious city, with beautiful temples that certainly represent the architectural wealth of the city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Pasto
See
- La Cocha Lake
- Galeras Volcano
- Plaza de Nariño
- Templo De Cristo Rey
- San Juan Bautista
- Templo de San Felipe
- San Agustin
- Iglesia de San Andres
- Church of Our Lady of Fatima
- San Ignacio
- Museo Alfonso Zambrano
- Museo Taminango
Do
- Ciclovía
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Where to stay
Which part of Pasto to stay in
It is magic to sleep in a city which is laying in the base of a volcano. If you are lucky may be you could be able to see some ashes or even more spewing lava. There are many places to stay safe since you are in the city. E.g. an abundance of budget hotels are located near the bus terminal, for instance hotel 'Paola' ask for COP$12,000 (single).
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pasto
12 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Agualongo | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Cafe y Miel | 2.9 km | |
| Hotel Cuellars | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Don Saul | 0.6 km | |
| Hotel Fernando Plaza | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Frances La Maison | 2.1 km | |
| Hotel Plaza Carnaval | 0.1 km | |
| Hotel Sello Dorado | 0.8 km | |
| Loft Hotel | 0.5 km | |
| San Juan Hotel Boutique Pasto | 2.3 km | |
| Urbano Luxury Hostel | 2.1 km | |
| Villaviciosa Hotel Boutique | 1.9 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Pasto
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pasto are June to September. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C; November is the wettest, with about 168 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Pasto: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; San Luis Airport (IPI, 59 km) and Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA, 66 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
The Antonio Nariño Airport receives Flights from Bogota and Cali. The airport is 30 min away from the city, and enjoys frequent transportation by bus or taxi.
Getting around
A short taxi run in the city costs around COP$5000. If going from one end of the city to the other it can cost up to COP$6000. Those prices are fixed! You can request a taxi by calling 7320000 or 7323743.
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PSO · Antonio Nariño Airport
IPI · San Luis Airport
TUA · Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Pasto
Eat
Eat outside is really cheap. But, some dishes could be quite expensive like Cuy. Anyway, you could try nice empanadas and tamales they are very cheap and different than in other places.
Drink
You could find chicha and Guarapo in many places in South America. But you should try Hervidos They are unique!
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Questions
Pasto: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pasto?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Pasto are June to September. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C; November is the wettest, with about 168 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Pasto?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO), about 21 km from the city centre in a straight line; San Luis Airport (IPI, 59 km) and Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA, 66 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Pasto?
Colombian peso (COP).
Nearby
Destinations near Pasto
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.