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.
Where to stay
Cl 19 #20-14, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelplazacarnaval.com
Barrio Universitario, Cra. 47 #17-23, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelcafeymiel.com
Cl 19 #37-17, PALERMO, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · urbanohostelco.com
Carrera 40A, Av. Panamericana #19-76, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · sanjuanhotelboutique.co
CALLE 20, Av. de los Estudiantes #34-34, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · dreamvacation.com.co
Cl. 17 #23-52, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hoteldonsaul.com
Cra. 20a #16-68, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelmaxsas.com
Cl 20 #33-60, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelv1501.com
Cra. 23 #15 - 50, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelcuellars.com
Cl 20 #21B - 16, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelfernandoplaza.com
472, Palermoo, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelpalermosuite.net
Cl 18 #22-33, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · lofthotelpasto.com
Cra. 29 #20 - 18, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · juansebastianhotel.com
Carrera 6 No. 16 a 15 Madrigal frente al Terminal, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · sites.google.com
CALLE19#26-36, Cl 19 #26-31, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · facebook.com
Esquina, Calle 20 Carrera 40, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelmorasurco.com
Cra. 18 A #17-35, Centro, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · engine.lobbypms.com
Cra. 26 #11-89, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · hotelsanblass.com
Cra. 29 #16b-75, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia · nogalsuite.com
Cra. 42a #17-113, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Cra. 26 #16-29, centro, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Cra. 40 #19-49, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Cra. 38 #18-41, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Cl. 17 #11-58, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Cra. 6a #17-19, Pasto, Nariño, Colombia
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Ice Cream · Helado hecho en Paila de cobre, natural, gourmet y artesanal. Hecho con amor y frutos etno-nativos de Nariño, libre de grasas, sin emulsionantes y…
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
Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Diner, French, International, Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: We-Sa,Su 10:00-20:00 · Carrera 24#22-44
Local, Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-18:00 · 520009 Vereda San Luis, 520009
Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:30 · Carrera 14 N°17-39 Fatima
Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Fr 12:00-22:00; Sa 14:00-21:00
Regional, International, Tea, Cake, Coffee Shop, Local, Cafe · Regional/International cafe · 16-37 Carrera 26 · lacatedralcafe.com.co
Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 2A # 21b - 07 Carrera, Pasto, 520006 · instagram.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · misterpollo.co
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 41-97 Calle 18, Pasto · facebook.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Seafood restaurant
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 · 30 A Calle 10, Pasto
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 64 Calle 18
Italian, Pizza, Restaurant · Italian/Pizza restaurant
Peruvian, Restaurant · Peruvian restaurant
Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Italian Pizza restaurant
Sandwich, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Cafe · Sandwich/Breakfast cafe
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 18:00-24:00 · Carrera 5E
Food Court · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access
Ice Cream · ice cream · 40 Calle 22
Coffee Shop, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-20:30; Sa 08:30-20:00; Su 10:00-15:00 · #24-84 Calle 19
Local, Restaurant · Local restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Carrera 34 #20-55, Pasto
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · 37 Calle 19, Pasto · picanteriaipiales.com
Restaurant · Restaurante comida típic
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · misterpollo.co
Burger, Hot Dog, Fast Food · Burger/Hot Dog fast food
Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:00-15:00;Sa 08:00-12:00 Features: step-free access
Pizza, Chicken, Burger, Restaurant · Pizza/Chicken restaurant
Sandwich, Fast Food · Sandwich fast food
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 15:00-23:00 · 12-40 Calle 12A
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · Calle 20A
Restaurant · restaurant · 23-66 Calle 20
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su 10:00+ Features: takeaway
Burger, Restaurant · Burger restaurant · Calle 18
Cafe · Features: step-free access
Pizza, Restaurant · Pizza restaurant · 20 Carrera 30
Fast Food · fast food
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Coffee Shop cafe · 52 Calle 18
Regional, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · 14 San Fernando, Pasto, 520009
Restaurant · Features: vegan options · 27A-42B Calle 20 A
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Cafe · cafe
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Orito Airport 74 km to the centre
Orito, PUT, CO
Where things are
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Photographs
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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
Sightseeing