Economy of Ipiales

especially in Ecuador , is the second most important border of Colombia . A wide legislation to control the flow of people and vehicles, with international treaties and agreements on economic and border relations in all social cultural and economic. There Neighborhood and Integration Commission Colombo - Ecuador 1989,  the Border Integration 1993, the Border Act 1995. The Special Economic Zone Export 2000, to improve the economic, institutional and social of this region, but everything has been "good intentions", as there is no vocation to create business, manufacturing or assembling artifacts, goods or services, for we do not have the infrastructure, equipment or decision for these projects.

Tourism

In the region of Ipiales, several aspects are displayed in tourism they bring to the region a valuable potential: 

Architectural : the Sanctuary of Lajas, the town of Las Lajas, the Customs House, the parks, temples, mansions Republican town, the neighborhood and other sectors Golgotha, the buildings of the Municipal Government, the military Grupo Cabal , stadium, coliseum, Ipiales Recreation Center 2000 Terminal Transport, the Central Bank, the Center for University Studies, Character society, La Casa de la Cultura, San Felipe Neri convent, among others.

Religious : the pilgrimage and celebration of the Virgen de las Lajas, Easter in Ipiales, images, temples and chapels of the urban and rural sectors of Ipiales.

Cultural : Multicolor Carnaval de la Frontera, the anniversary of the Municipality of Obando, Museum of Las Lajas, several events that make cultural institutions and educational institutions.