Ipiales
Colombia · Departamento de Nari�oCO
City in Colombia
Ipiales is a city and Catholic bishopric in Nariño Department, southern Colombia, near the border with Ecuador. It is located at around 0°49′49″N 77°38′40″W, with an elevation of about 2950 m. Ipiales is located on the high plateau called "Tuquerres e Ipiales," and lies at a distance of 82 km from Pasto, the department's capital. Ipiales is known as "la ciudad de las nubes verdes" because sometimes, especially in the afternoon, greenish clouds appear over the city. One of the area's favorite foods is the guinea pig or cavy, called kuy or kuwi. The economy of this city is based on border trade between Ecuador and Colombia.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 169,864
- Coordinates
- 0.825, -77.640
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 2892 m
Overview of Ipiales
Ipiales is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Departamento de Nari�o, Colombia. Around 169,864 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on culture, nature and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 2,892 metres.
Things to do in Ipiales
Culture in Ipiales
(11)Under culture, Ipiales is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Churches. The full list runs to 11 activities. Straight from the activity profile stored for Ipiales.
Nature in Ipiales
(5)Ipiales records Countryside, Gardens, Mountains, Parks and Valleys under nature. All of it is drawn from Ipiales's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Ipiales
(2)Our data lists Abseiling and Boat Rides as adventure options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ipiales.
Water Sports in Ipiales
(2)Under water sports, Ipiales is tagged with Bodyboard and Surf. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Ipiales.
Sports in Ipiales
(1)Ipiales's sports entries include Slopes. All of it is drawn from Ipiales's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Ipiales
(1)Wellness lovers get Farms. Everything listed here comes from what Ipiales is actually tagged with. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Ipiales
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
Getting there & around
Reach Ipiales by regional transport from the nearest hub in Departamento de Nari�o; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Bogota.
Similar destinations
Places near Ipiales that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ipiales known for?
- Ipiales, in Departamento de Nari�o, Colombia, is best known for culture, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 169,864 residents.
- What can you do in Ipiales?
- Recorded activities in Ipiales include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Churches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Ipiales?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Choose April to June and September to October for hiking without the heat or the crowds. Culture, dining and nightlife hold up in every season.
- Where is Ipiales located?
- Ipiales is located in Departamento de Nari�o, Colombia. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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