Pasto or Popayan, which one is safer?
I'm planning a trip in Colombia from Bogota to the south, I'd like between choose Popayan and Pasto as a stopover. Which city is safer?
Best Answer
I hear both Popayan and Pasto are quite safe to travel now. You shouldn't have any problems. You can take extra precautions by taking bus companies that travel directly to terminals, and by traveling only during the daytime.
You could also read these forum posts, they are quite helpful.
I did the Pasto to Popayan route 2 weeks ago, then went on to Tierradentro from Popayan. Everything was quite safe, and there were many many foreign tourists enjoying the beautiful streets in Popayan. (Source)
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Is it safe to travel to Pasto Colombia?
Is Pasto Safe? The city of Pasto is relatively safe and during daylight hours we didn't have any concerns. However, I wouldn't recommend walking around the city late at night, as there are pockets of poverty and the city is busy, traffic-ridden and not the easiest to navigate.How can I get Popayan?
HOW TO GET TO POPAYAN. The closest cities from Popayan are Cali and Pasto, and they are both easily reachable by bus. You can also find a small airport in Popayan, but there are only a few flights a day and tickets are expensive.🇨🇴¿QUE HACER EN POPAYÁN? Viaje a la ciudad blanca de Colombia
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