Cali (Vac) to Pasto (Nar) bus

The distance from Cali to Pasto is 241 mi (388 km) which take about 8 hours to go through. This route is covered by the terrestrial transportation company Expreso Bolivariano, which provides bus tickets at low-cost rates and with a variety of schedules for the user to make his choice. Pasto is located between a valley and a volcano, what transform the city in one that combines amazing natural landscapes with elements typical of the city. The average temperature of Pasto is 55.4 °F (13.5 °C), and that's why you should pack clothes to keep you warm, because abondant rains are common, due to the cloudiness that the sky presents.

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Being a city in the Andes, the climate in Pasto oscillates between mild and cold weather, with an average temperature of 13 ºC. It is recommended you bring warm clothes and take mountain sickness pills to better enjoy your stay in Pasto. There is also average rain all year long, although it decreases between June and September.

In Pasto, you will find lodging that covers every need at low prices. There is a wide variety of hotels and hostels on strategic points around the city, near the tourist places that Pasto has to offer.

● Los Balsos Hotel

- Carrera 21b 2077-2091 Cra 21b # 20-51 Centro, 520003 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 198.000

- Services: It has individual, double, and family rooms. Wifi. Free parking. TV. Includes breakfast.

● Carnaval Plaza Hotel

- Plaza del Carnaval Calle 19 # 20 - 14, 520001 Pasto, Colombia –

- Prices: From COP$ 125.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Free parking. Wifi. TV. Room service. Includes breakfast

● Basan Plaza Hotel

- Calle 21A #4-89 B/el ejido Restaurante La Casita del Cuy, 520006 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 80.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Restaurant. Free parking. Pet-friendly. Wifi. TV. Room service. Includes breakfast.

● Jardín 38 Hotel

- Carrera 38 1814-18186 18-41 Barrio Palermo, 520002 Pasto, Colombia

- Prices: Desde COP$ 90.000

- Services: It has individual, double, triple, and family rooms. Free parking. Wifi. TV. Includes breakfast.

Pasto has many restaurants where you can taste local cuisine, and dishes from other regions in Colombia on comfortable spaces.

● La Catedral Cafe

- Cra 26 #16-37 Calle 20 # 34 -34, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 18.000

● La Merced

- Carrera 36 No. 12-14, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 33.000

● Casabelina Trattoria

- Calle 20 # 31C 06 Esquina, Pasto 520001 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 14.000

● La Vereda Cocina de Origen

- Carrera 36 19 110 Cr 36 19 110 Palermo, Pasto 520002 Colombia

- Prices: From COP$ 20.000

● Historic Center: Group of colonial buildings in a perfect state. The main attraction is the Cathedral of San Ezequiel Moreno Díaz, gothic style building constructed on top of the San Francisco de Asís Chapel, which was sacked in 1822.

● Cocha Lake: Also called Lake Guamuez, it consists of a great natural body of water of glacial origin. Nearby you can find restaurants, natural lookout spots and you can take a tour through the lake by boat.

● National Bank’s Gold Museum: This museum offers its visitors an extraordinary collection of the archeological legacy of the south of Colombia, with the history that links past and present.

● January 2nd to 7th – Blacks and Whites Carnival: The Carnival originates from the fusion and syncretism of multiple cultural and religious expressions of the Andes, the Amazonia, and the western culture. The carnival has four stages: the Carnavalito, the arrival of the Castañeda Family, the day of the Blacks, and the day of the Whites, which closes with a great parade (being this the most important touristic day of the event).

● January – Guinea Pig and Farmers Carnival: Farmers from different part of the región gather in a festival to delight visitors with the most iconic dish from Pasto, “Cuy”. This festival is celebrated just outside the city, on the route to Anganoy.

● August – Pasto’s theatre international festival: This festival in the city is celebrated for days in which national and international artists are invited to offer a wide variety of shoes for everyone that enjoys art, drama, and oratory.

If you are in Pasto you can use these options:

- Bus: It is the traditional transport and the value of the ticket is approximately COP $ 1,700.

- Taxi: If you opt for a short trip, the minimum rate is COP $ 4,400.

Pasto by bus: You can reach Pasto from Cali on a 388 km trip, which takes 10 hours approximately.

Some of the most tipical dishes in Pasto are:

● Cuy

● Hornado

● Frito

● Trucha frita

Some souvenirs you can ge ton your visit to Pasto are:

● Tallado en madera

● Repujado en cuero

● Mutumbajoy Art

San Juan de Pasto is the capital of the Nariño department, located on the south-western border. It borders Ecuador on the south, Putumayo on the east, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It is also located at 2559 m.a.s.l. With an average temperature of 14°C. Pasto has 400.000 citizens approximately, which stands out on food processing and handcrafting.

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Pasto is a city with many natural attractions, ideal for tours and outdoor activities. Nevertheless, the main attraction in this city is the richness of religious monuments, which makes Pasto a unique experience.

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