{"id":122156,"date":"2023-12-09T06:19:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T06:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/?p=122156"},"modified":"2023-12-09T06:19:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T06:19:42","slug":"the-beautiful-city-with-no-tourists-despite-being-home-to-insanely-pretty-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cottontailsonline.com\/world-news\/the-beautiful-city-with-no-tourists-despite-being-home-to-insanely-pretty-views\/","title":{"rendered":"The beautiful city with no tourists despite being home to insanely pretty views"},"content":{"rendered":"

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With many Britons dreaming of a winter getaway to escape the cold and dark December days, they may consider going further afield to the likes of Australia, the Middle East, or South America\u00a0for some sun.<\/p>\n

Colombia is a hidden gem with a bevvy of picture-perfect\u00a0towns, villages, and cities that leaves all visitors amazed.<\/p>\n

One small city that appeals to some adventurous travellers is the small city of Ipiales in the south of the country.<\/p>\n

According to blogger\u00a0Travel Moments, the area is home to a large neo-gothic church known as Las Lajas Sanctuary that next to no tourists visit.<\/p>\n

They wrote: \u201cSaid to be built by a family in the 1700s who claimed that they had seen the Virgin Mary in the sky.\u00a0 It\u2019s off the beaten track, so you won\u2019t find too many tourists here!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The stunning church is by far the most popular tourist destination, while still remaining “off the beaten track”.<\/p>\n

One person wrote on TripAdvisor: \u201cIt was interesting to see the church and all the plaques people giving thanks. I particularly liked how the rock was incorporated into the interior.<\/p>\n

\u201cI need to note that the path is not narrow – at its most narrow point it\u2019s as wide as a two-lane road – and it\u2019s not particularly steep.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another person said: \u201cThe architecture is stunning and it’s in an area of natural beauty so with more time on your hands you can visit the cascades and walk along the river. There is also a cable car to take in the amazing view.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The city is also host to one of the most impressive festivals in the country. Known as the Black and White Carnival, it is the city\u2019s way of celebrating its diversity.<\/p>\n

The city is located on a high plateau known as the Tuquerres e Ipiales at a height of just under 3,000 metres.<\/p>\n

Tourists also highlighted the Centro Comercial Gran Plaza and the Yesterday Pub. On the latter, one visitor wrote: \u201cYesterday Pub. The best place in southern Colombia, it has excellent service from the restaurant.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another person said: \u201cSimply the best bar in Ipiales and Pasto for those of us who like this type of place. The place is cool, the menu is quality and the cocktails are strong, how they should be!\u201d<\/p>\n