Season: The best time to visit Nariño is during the dry season, which runs from December to March and June to September. At this time, temperatures are cooler and rains are less frequent. During these months, the weather tends to be more stable, with less chance of heavy rain and more favorable conditions for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The trails are usually in better condition and the days are usually sunnier, which allows you to enjoy different landscapes of the place. Additionally, temperatures tend to be warmer during the day and cooler at night, making it more comfortable for visitors to engage in outdoor activities. Likewise, you can take the experience in the winter season from April to May and October to November.
Accommodation: Trips to Nariño include overnight stays in hotels in the urban area of San Juan de Pasto. These have hot water service, TV, Wi-Fi and restaurant. Accommodation is in double or multiple rooms depending on availability, with the basic conditions to spend a good night.
Food: The menu of dishes in this area of the country is generally based on proteins such as chicken, meat or pork accompanied by rice, soups, stews or beans. The drink that accompanies lunch and dinner is usually a soda, juice or water. Vegetarian and vegan menus are scarce but can be organized according to availability of ingredients (generally many grains). These types of menus must be requested when confirming the reservation.
Transportation: The tours are carried out by private transportation, picking up travelers at the hotel.
Activities: Additional walks or tours at the destination apart from those already included in the experience are not included.
Sustainability: It is based on the protection of natural resources, the promotion of sustainable development and the active participation of the community in environmental conservation. By implementing sustainable practices and policies, we seek to ensure that this important destination can be enjoyed by future generations.
Additional pickups or transfers during the tour: If you wish, we can help you book air or land tickets from your city of origin.
Other travel tips: If you take specific medications, make sure you take them with you, and it never hurts to carry a personal first aid kit. It is also advisable to bring an umbrella in case of rain to protect yourself. It is important to carry your identification document to be able to cross to Ecuador. The host nor Awake are responsible for the denial of entry permission to the country by the immigration authorities for any reason related to not carrying said documentation or traveler's background.
Travel with children: Minors of all ages are welcome, children pay the adult rate.
Travel with pets: This trip is not suitable for traveling with pets.

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