The Gothic Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas Church sits on the side of the gorge of the Guáitara River. It is about 7 km (4 miles) from Ipiales in the south of Colombia. A bridge spans the spectacular gorge and the church sits on the other side.
According to legend, in the mid 18th century an image of the Virgin Mary appeared on a large rock above the river. The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas Church was constructed around it in such a way that the rock, including the image, are now the church's high altar. The church is a pilgrimage place for people from all over Colombia.
Accommodation is available at the convent that was built next to the church. The Santuario de Nuestra Señora de las Lajas Church is 645 km south of Bogotá, close to the border with Ecuador.
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