This Sanctuary is located near to Ipiales town, it was built inside of the canyon of Guáitara River.
It was built betwen 1916 and 1949 and now it is part of the 7 Colombian wonders.
It is a perfect one day plan.If you are in Pasto the capital of Nariño state you go to the bus terminal and take a transport to Ipiales for 18000 pesos. it is around 2 hours.
at the bus terminal in Ipiales you can take a bus for 3000 or a taxi 10000 to the church.
There is a cablecar that offers a wonderfull view of the canyon and the church, You can take it on weekends for 18000 round trip or one way 12000 and week 16000 round trip or one way 10000.
There are some waterfalls and footpaths around church.
The admission to the church is free and there are some restaurants around the church with really nice traditional Colombian food.
If you are planning to stay there are some hotels near to the church for 35000 per person or you can continue your journey to Laguna verde.
