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Nariño ( Spanish pronunciation: [naˈɾiɲo]) is a department of Colombia named after independence leader Antonio Nariño. Its capital is Pasto. It is in the west of the country, bordering Ecuador and the Pacific Ocean.
Nariño, departamento, southwestern Colombia, bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the west and Ecuador on the south. Its population is concentrated principally in the volcanic Andean highlands above 5,000 feet (1,500 m).
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May 19, 2019 · Things to Do in Narino Department, Colombia: See Tripadvisor's 7,503 traveler reviews and photos of Narino Department tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in Narino Department. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
- The top attractions to visit in Narino Department are: La Laguna de la Cocha Las Lajas Sanctuary Centro historico de Pasto Catedral de Ipiales Casa...
- The best outdoor activities in Narino Department according to Tripadvisor travelers are: La Laguna de la Cocha Volcan Cumbal Laguna de la Cocha Res...
- The most popular things to do in Narino Department with kids according to Tripadvisor travelers are: Las Lajas Sanctuary La Laguna de la Cocha Urcu...
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Nariño, Colombia, is a territory of contrasts where the Pacific coast, the Andes and the Amazonian foothills converge. On the Pacific coast are places such as the Río Ñambi and La Planada Nature Reserves, highlighted by the diversity in flora and fauna. There is also the municipality of Tumaco, a destination that attracts for the warmth of its peop...
In Nariño the indigenous element is proudly displayed. Whites and mestizos still use Quichua words, are proud to be part of the Qhapaq Ñan and celebrate the Inti Raymi or Fiesta del sol. In addition, the values of hospitality and brotherhood inherited from the indigenous world are kept alive. Afro-descendants, whose presence is strongest on the Pac...
Art, architecture, history and religion play a preponderant role in San Juan de Pasto, the capital of the department. These are reflected in points of great interest such as the Nariño Gold Museum, the Alfonso Zambrano Museum, the Marine Park, the House of Sebastián de Belalcázar, the University of Nariño and the Imperial Theater. Pasto also exhibi...
The gastronomy of Nariño is characterized by the products of the mountains and the valleys. Some of the most popular dishes are the boiled pastuso, a drink based on fruit juice with sugar cane liqueur, the nariñense tamal, the peanut pepper, the aged empanadas, the roasted guinea pig, the fried pastuso, the pork loin with blackberry or lulo, the de...
Dec 28, 2018 · Let’s start with the basics. Pasto is the capital of the Nariño department of Colombia. In fact, its full name is San Juan de Pasto. Have you noticed that many South American cities have a long obscure name that hardly anyone uses? Pasto was the theological center of Colombia.
Nariño is a department of Colombia named after independence leader Antonio Nariño. Its capital is Pasto. It is in the west of the country, bordering Ecuador and the Pacific Ocean.
Jun 30, 2005 · Nariño (Department, Colombia) with population statistics, charts, map and location.
