Complete itinerary program for Nariño for travel journalists

From August 25 to September 7, southern Colombia will host an unprecedented international event: the department of Nariño will welcome travel journalists from around the world as part of the Open Passport Award 10 and the 14th World Congress of Travel Journalism.

For two weeks, participants will tour various municipalities in Nariño, exploring their natural landscapes, cultural expressions, and sustainable tourism projects. The agenda combines learning, transformative experiences, and spaces to recognize journalistic commitment to conscious tourism. Only journalists who confirmed attendance from start to finish will be able to participate in all activities.

Day 1: Monday, August 25

Morning: Arrivals.

Afternoon: Arrivals.

Evening: Welcome Cocktail (Overnight in Pasto).

Day 2: Tuesday, August 26

Morning: Breakfast. City Tour (Religious Architecture).

Afternoon: Lunch.

Evening: Open Passport Award Gala Night (Overnight in Pasto).

Day 3: Wednesday, August 27

Morning: Breakfast. 14th Congress of Travel Journalists and Tourism Professionals.

Afternoon: City Tour (Museums, Art, and Culture).

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Pasto).

Day 4: Thursday, August 28

Morning: Breakfast. Activities in Pasto.

Afternoon: Departure and activities at Laguna de La Cocha, Lunch.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in La Cocha). Gift exchange. Theme: spiritual.

Day 5: Friday, August 29

Morning: Breakfast. Activities at Laguna de La Cocha.

Afternoon: Activities in Natural Reserves of Laguna La Cocha. Lunch.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in La Cocha).

Day 6: Saturday, August 30

Morning: Breakfast. Departure from Laguna La Cocha towards Circunvalar to Volcán Galeras.

Afternoon: Arrival in Sandoná, Lunch. Activities in Sandoná. Departure to Consacá.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Consacá).

Day 7: Sunday, August 31

Morning: Breakfast. Activities in Consacá.

Afternoon: Departure to Ipiales (border city), Lunch.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Ipiales).

Day 8: Monday, September 1

Morning: Breakfast. Departure to Border Zone with Ecuador.

Afternoon: Lunch. Celebration of the 15,000th student of the WTJO. Tour of Tulcán Cemetery (Ecuador).

Evening: Visit to the Santuario de Las Lajas. Dinner (Overnight in Ipiales).

Day 9: Tuesday, September 2

Morning: Breakfast. Departure and tour of Ospina.

Afternoon: Lunch. Tour of Ospina and departure to Guachucal.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Guachucal).

Day 10: Wednesday, September 3

Morning: Breakfast. Tour of Guachucal.

Afternoon: Lunch and departure to Pasto.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Pasto).

Day 11: Thursday, September 4

Morning: Breakfast. Coffee activities in Pasto.

Afternoon: Lunch. Activities in Pasto.

Evening: Dinner (Overnight in Pasto).

Day 12: Friday, September 5

Morning: Special breakfast for World Travel Journalism Day. Departure from Pasto.

Afternoon: Arrival in Candelaria. Check-in at Hotel Provenza.

Evening: Welcome cocktail and dinner. Celebration of World Travel Journalism Day with rhythms from the Pacífico Colombiano Dress code: pink.

Day 13: Saturday, September 6

Morning: Breakfast. Tour of Tourist Candelaria. Typical snack.

Afternoon: Lunch. Boat tour on the Río Cauca from Juanchito.

Evening: Dinner. Night party in Juanchito.

Day 14: Sunday, September 7

Morning: Breakfast. Bambú tour.

Afternoon: Lunch. Departures and returns to countries of origin.