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Pasto, Colombia

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.

Type CityPopulation 392,930

Why go

  • Municipality and city in Pacific Region/Andes Region, Colombia.
  • Served by Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ).

History

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. In the 2018 census, the municipality had a population of 392,930. Pasto is located in the Atriz Valley on the Andes cordillera, at the foot of the Galeras volcano.

Restaurants & places to go

Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Ice Cream, Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-20:00 Features: step-free access · 14-101 Carrera 36, San Juan de Pasto · cremasycreps.com
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Regional, International, Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Local, Cafe · Regional/International cafe · 16-37 Carrera 26 · lacatedralcafe.com.co
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Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 37 Calle 19, Pasto · picanteriaipiales.com
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Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2A # 21b - 07 Carrera, Pasto, 520006 · instagram.com
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Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 41-97 Calle 18, Pasto · facebook.com
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · misterpollo.co
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Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · misterpollo.co
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Airports

Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO) 21 km to the centre
Chachagüí, NAR, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 2 airlines (Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia, SATENA) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Bogota, Cali (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 2 airlines, 2 direct destinations
  • Avianca - Aerovias Nacionales de Colombia AV (318, ATR 72) · 2 routes: Bogota, Cali
  • SATENA 9R (Embraer 170) · 1 route: Bogota

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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San Luis Airport (IPI) 59 km to the centre
Ipiales, NAR, CO — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 1 airline (SATENA) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bogota (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • SATENA 9R (BE1) · 1 route: Bogota

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Lieutenant Colonel Luis A. Mantilla International Airport (TUA) 65 km to the centre
Tulcán, C, EC — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ) 79 km to the centre
Villa Garzón, PUT, CO — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (SATENA) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Bogota (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
  • SATENA 9R (ATR 42) · 1 route: Bogota

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Orito Airport 74 km to the centre
Orito, PUT, CO
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Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Villa Garzón Airport (VGZ); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: PSO has direct flights to 2 destinations on 2 airlines (incl. Bogota, Cali).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pasto, Colombia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Tours & experiences