Southern Colombia Overview

Stretching from the southern edge of the Valle de Cauca to the border with Ecuador, the Southern Colombian region contains everything your imagination can conjure: high-altitude páramo plains and snowy volcanoes, flanked by mangrove-filigreed coastline to the west and sultry jungle to the east.

The beautiful colonial city Popayán is the gateway to some of Colombia's premier archaeological sites, Tierradentro and San Agustín. In between lies Parque Nacional Puracé and hot springs.

Further south are Pasto at the foot of smoldering Galeras volcano, and the country's second-largest lake, Laguna La Cocha with Santuario de Flora y Fauna Isla La Carota. On the Ecuadorian border is Ipiales, with nearby attractions like Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas and Cumbal.

Here are some related tips to help plan your trip to Southern Colombia: San Agustín Overview, Laguna de la Cocha Overview, Parque Nacional Puracé Overview, Popayán Overview, Tierradentro Overview, Pasto Overview and Ipiales Overview.