Las Lajas Sanctuary and Tulcán Cemetery

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Las Lajas Sanctuary and Tulcán: Heritage, Architecture and Spirituality

Duration: Approximately 9 hours

Destinations: Ipiales, Colombia, and Tulcán, Ecuador

Tour type: Overland excursion

Suggested departure time: 11:30 a.m.

Languages: Spanish and English

Experience Description

Discover one of Colombia’s most impressive religious landmarks: the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas.

Set in a mountainous landscape near Ipiales, this temple of Neo-Gothic architecture rises above the Guáitara River canyon and is one of the south of the country’s main cultural and religious attractions.

The experience also includes a visit to Tulcán Cemetery in Ecuador, renowned for its topiary sculptures.

What will you see?

  • Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas.
  • Sanctuary Museum.
  • The canyon’s architecture and scenery.
  • Nighttime illumination of the Sanctuary, subject to schedule.
  • Tulcán Cemetery and its artistic gardens.

What's Included

  • Tourist transportation.
  • Lunch.
  • Tour guide.
  • Admission fees as listed.
  • Travel assistance insurance.

Recommendations

Check Ecuador’s entry requirements in advance. Bring a valid travel document and warm clothing.

A journey connecting heritage, history, and unforgettable landscapes.