Introducing Ipiales
Only 7km from the border with Ecuador, Ipiales is an uninspiring commercial town driven by trade across the frontier. There is little to see or do here, except for the colorful Saturday market, where the campesinos from surrounding villages come to buy and sell goods. A short side trip to the Santuario de las Lajas is the real draw, though the Pan- american from Pasto is also thrilling itself.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Best time in Ecuador/ Colombia
by EsraMyssik 06 September 2011
Rains a lot in the highlands at this time of year. Ecuador-Colombia border is generally not recommended because of FARC terrorist activity,…
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Re: Visa extension once in Ecuador_more questions
by pboae 24 August 2011
1) The basic tourist visa is valid for 90 days in a 12 month period. While you are out of Ecuador it is 'paused'. So for example, if someone…
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Visa extension once in Ecuador_more questions
by marfus 24 August 2011
Hi All after reading lots of posts I have a better picture and I can see it is practically impossible to get a Visa extension of 90 days…
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