The Telpis Lagoon is one of the most beautiful and important places of Pasto, with an unsurpassable beauty, attracts every year hundreds of national and foreign tourists interested in knowing, besides this imposing lagoon, the Galeras Sanctuary of Flora and Fauna. An excellent option for ecotourism.
HOW TO GET TO TELPIS LAGOON, PASTO?
Telpis Lagoon is located in the municipality of Yacuanquer. To get to Telpis Lagoon you must first get to Pasto and then take a bus to Yacuanquer, this trip takes about 30 minutes. In Yacuanquer the traveler must take another transportation service to the Vereda San Felipe where he will begin the ascent walk to the lagoon.
GEOGRAPHY AND CLIMATE IN THE LAGOON TELPIS, GRASS
This tourist site presents temperatures of between 3°C and 13°C as the tourist ascends, in this way, the top of the mountain will reach 4.200 meters above sea level. It is a moor ecosystem, therefore, it is recommended to wear warm clothing, gloves and hat, waterproof jacket and sneakers for the walk.
ATTRACTIONS IN LAGUNA TELPIS
The Telpis Lagoon is a magical place, a place of fairy tales in which, according to the inhabitants of the village of San Felipe, when a lot of noise is made the lagoon gets angry and ends up becoming completely cloudy, so on your way to the lagoon be respectful of beliefs and make your journey in silence.
This tourist destination is perfect for hiking and ecological walking, the landscapes you will find will leave you unscrested by the enormous beauty of the place. You must bear in mind that being a moor ecosystem you will find flora of this ecosystem, so do not miss the opportunity to have an encounter with the hundreds of Frailejones that inhabit the mountain, remember that the frailejones have an immense ecological importance since they are the main retainers and producers of water.
The lagoon is located in the top of a mountain, the ascent demands of good physical condition because the height of the place, it is recommended to hire a guide, to avoid that the tourist gets lost, in addition that the guide will speak to him of the places that they cross, the different myths and legends of the region and will teach him about fauna and flora of the mountain. The route of ascent lasts around 4 hours and a half or less according to the conditions of the tourist. You must set aside a full day to visit the Telpis Lagoon.
At the top of the lagoon, peace and tranquility will make you forget the tiredness of the walk, and will make you connect with nature and the wonderful landscape.
The descent route could be said to be smoother, however, it takes at least three hours.
GASTRONOMY IN THE TELPIS LAGOON
In the lagoon of Telpis you will not find restaurants or shops where to get food, it is recommended to take hydration and provisions with high caloric content in your backpack. In Vereda San Felipe you will find restaurants with different menus and prices.
LODGING IN THE TELPIS LAGOON
In Vereda San Felipe you will find various hotel services, hotels and hostels at good prices. You will also find camping areas.
COSTS
Entrance to Telpis Lagoon is free of charge, however, the guide service is somewhat expensive, hire your guide in advance.
