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Ipiales

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Ipiales is close to the Ecuadorian border in Colombia. It is a obligatory stop over on your way to Ecuador. There is nothing much to see except the spectacular Iglesia de las Lajas (See Get Out).

Travel to Ipiales & Visa Requirements

The bus station is a bit out of town, but there are collectivos the center.

There are frequent busses to Pasto and further north. Collectivos will bring go to Rumichaca for the bordercrossing if you go to Ecuador. The bordercrossig is quite easy and straightforward. The Colombian DAS-office is on one site of the bridge and the Ecuadorian office in on walking distance on the other side. From there are collectivos to Tulcan. Don't sell your dollars on the border, the exchange rate is bad.

Tours & Getting around Ipiales

Ipiales attractions and sightseeing

The colourful Saturday Market at the "Plaza Los Mártires", 10 minutes walk from the town center.

Ipiales city tours

Ipiales souvenirs & shopping

Ipiales Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Ipiales nightlife, bars, clubs & pubs

Ipiales cheap and luxurious hotels, youth hostels & lodging

  • Hotel Belmonte, Carrera 4a No. 12-111, 2-773-2771, is a family run hotel with clean rooms with television. Price COP$8000 for a single

Get out

  • Sanctuario de las Lajas is a church spectacularly built on a bride over a river. There are collectivos (COP$1500, 15 minutes) or take a taxi.

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