Galeras Volcano
Volcán Galeras
An active volcano west of Pasto at 4,276 metres, one of Colombia's most active, visible from almost everywhere in the city.
Galeras Volcano stands right to the west of Pasto at 4,276 metres. It is one of Colombia's most active volcanoes, with many eruptions in its history, and it is designated as one of the Decade Volcanoes for close monitoring. The area around it is the Galeras Flora and Fauna Sanctuary, which protects the paramo highlands and mountain lakes. When open, some trails can be hiked with a guide. In recent years, however, climbing routes have often been closed as the alert level rose, so check announcements from the national park service and geological agency before you go. Most visitors admire the volcano from the city or from the Ulpunque village side.
Opening hours
Reserve trail access follows national park authority announcements
Nearby sights
- Carnival Museum
- Taminango Museum
- Church of Santiago Apóstol
- Church of La Merced
- Pasto Cathedral
- Church of San Juan Bautista
- Blacks and Whites' Carnival
- Plaza de Nariño