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Casa Trufa puppies in Pasto
Pasto is high enough to be cool: ≈ 2,540 m (8,330 ft), in the cool climate zone (piso térmico). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise. It is the capital of Nariño, with 418,147 people in DANE’s projection for 2026.
By Casa Trufa · Updated on · Sources: DANE (DIVIPOLA and its 2026 population projection), the SRTM elevation model, IDEAM and OurAirports. How each figure is calculated
- Population (2026)
- 418,147
- DANE projection
- Altitude
- ≈ 2,540 m (8,330 ft)
- Cool climate zone: an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F)
- Nearest airport
- PSO
- Antonio Nariño Airport (Chachagüí), 20 km (12 mi) in a straight line
- DIVIPOLA code
- 52001
- Capital of Nariño
Which dog breeds suit the climate in Pasto?
| Breed | In Pasto | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Maltese | Suits it well | Dry the coat fully after a bath, and add a light sweater if it is clipped very short. |
| Maltipoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath; a sweater if the coat is kept very short. |
| Cavalier | Suits it well | It does well; dry it off after rain. |
| Cockapoo | Suits it well | Dry fully after a bath or rain. |
| Border Collie | Suits it well | Where it performs best. |
| Blue Heeler | Suits it well | It also does well in the cool highlands. |
| Bernese | Suits it well | Cool weather, which is its own. It needs space and floors that are not slippery. |
Pasto: ≈ 2,540 m (8,330 ft), cool climate zone (2,001 to 3,000 m (6,560–9,840 ft); an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F), under the Caldas classification used by IDEAM, Colombia’s hydrology, meteorology and environmental studies institute). This is Casa Trufa’s general criterion by altitude; it does not replace your veterinarian’s assessment.
Of the 64 municipalities in Nariño, 26 (41%) are in the cool highlands like Pasto, so the recommendation changes depending on which way you head.
How does a puppy get to Pasto?
How the puppy gets to you is arranged with each family on WhatsApp: it depends on where you live, on the puppy’s age and on what is calmest for the puppy.
Pasto has no airport with scheduled flights of its own: the nearest is Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO), in Chachagüí, about 20 km (12 mi) away in a straight line. The next closest is San Luis Airport (IPI), in Ipiales, 60 km (37 mi) away. Bogotá is 520 km (323 mi) away in a straight line; a straight line is not the road, and which of the airports makes sense depends on the route.
How a puppy reaches you, handover age, documents and what we don’t doWhat about the municipalities near Pasto?
By population, Pasto ranks 18th among Colombia’s 1,122 municipalities. Within 40 km (25 mi) in a straight line there are 26 municipalities, from Ancuya at ≈ 1,360 m (4,460 ft) up to Iles at ≈ 2,980 m (9,780 ft): 11 in the temperate zone and 15 in the cool highlands.
- Nariño, Nariño12 km (7 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,360 m (7,740 ft) · cool
- Chachagüí, Nariño16 km (10 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,960 m (6,430 ft) · temperate
- La Florida, Nariño17 km (11 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,190 m (7,190 ft) · cool
- Yacuanquer, Nariño17 km (11 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,710 m (8,890 ft) · cool
- Tangua, Nariño18 km (11 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 2,410 m (7,910 ft) · cool
- Consacá, Nariño20 km (12 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,660 m (5,450 ft) · temperate
- Sandoná, Nariño25 km (16 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,810 m (5,940 ft) · temperate
- Buesaco, Nariño25 km (16 mi) in a straight line · ≈ 1,940 m (6,360 ft) · temperate
Frequently asked questions about Pasto
Which dog breeds suit Pasto’s climate?
Pasto is at ≈ 2,540 m (8,330 ft), in the cool climate zone; the reference temperature for that band is an average between 12 and 17.5 °C (54–64 °F). At that altitude the climate suits all seven breeds we raise.
Can a Bernese Mountain Dog live in Pasto?
Yes. At ≈ 2,540 m (8,330 ft), Pasto is in the cool band where we recommend the Bernese Mountain Dog without reservations. What to look at here is space: it weighs 36–50 kg (79–110 lb) and lives better in a house with a yard.
Can a puppy fly to Pasto?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Antonio Nariño Airport (PSO, Chachagüí), about 20 km (12 mi) in a straight line. The rules for flying with a puppy are changing, so we confirm them with the airline every time; a puppy never travels alone or in the hold.
Do you also work with families in the towns around Pasto?
Yes, on the same climate criteria. The closest are Nariño, 12 km (7 mi) away at ≈ 2,360 m (7,740 ft) (cool highlands); Chachagüí, 16 km (10 mi) away at ≈ 1,960 m (6,430 ft) (temperate zone); La Florida, 17 km (11 mi) away at ≈ 2,190 m (7,190 ft) (cool highlands); Yacuanquer, 17 km (11 mi) away at ≈ 2,710 m (8,890 ft) (cool highlands). Distances are in a straight line.
Guides for this climate
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