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Feel the energy of culture and history in the Galeras Volcano Artisan Route.
Feel the energy of culture and history in the Galeras Volcano Artisan Route.
We left Pasto to go to Ipiales, on the border with the neighboring country of Ecuador, where we found the imposing Sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de Las Lajas. the imposing Sanctuary of Our Lady of Las Lajas, this beautiful architectural work of neo-Gothic style in imitation of the This beautiful architectural work of neo-gothic style imitating the gothic style of the XVI century has been a place of pilgrimage since the XVIII century. pilgrimage since the XVIII century. In the year 1795, work began on the first stone that would be stone that would be what is now the Sanctuary, also located on the no less imposing canyon of the Guanacaste River. canyon of the Guaitara River, which makes its construction over a 100 meters abyss very impressive. over an abyss of 100 meters high. Considered "the miracle of God over the abyss", and recognized worldwide as the church and recognized worldwide as the most beautiful church in the world by the prestigious British newspaper "The Telegraph", the British newspaper "The Telegraph", this magnificent place opens its doors for tourists from all over the world to enjoy this from all over the world to enjoy this marvel of construction at the service of its parishioners. parishioners.