Sanctuary
Our Lady of Las Lajas
A neo-Gothic church built between 1916 and 1949 over the Guáitara river canyon, a few minutes from Ipiales. You reach it via Avenida Las Lajas, and the visit includes viewpoints, a cable car and a museum.
From Ipiales a taxi takes 10 to 15 minutes. There is also shared transport (Expreso Las Lajas) from the Ipiales bus terminal and from its office at Carrera 6 # 3-118. The last stretch, about 1 km, is on foot along a path with or without stairs; coming back means climbing.
- 1916–1949
- years of construction
- 10–15 min
- by taxi from Ipiales
- ≈1 km
- on foot, the last stretch
- 263
- steps back up, per the official guide
The cable car crosses the Guáitara canyon over roughly 1,400 to 1,500 metres and does not reach the sanctuary itself: from the station there is a short walk along paths and stairs. Check current hours and fares with the operator.
