
Pasto is the capital of the Narino department, in the south of Colombia. For centuries it has been an important religious and cultural centre and in town you will find a number of richly decorated colonial churches, the most notable being the Iglesia de Cristo Rey and the Iglesia de San Juan Bautista.
The city also has a small but good Museo de Oro with gold and pottery from the area.
In the beginning of January the Carnaval de Blancos y Negros is held. On these days the city goes wild! It's a cool time to be in Pasto but do not wear your newest clothes.