# Consacá regional development and tourism recognition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/consac-regional-development-and-tourism-recognition
> Updated: 2026-08-28T23:13:12.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

The municipality of Consacá in the Nariño department of Colombia has seen recent developments regarding local infrastructure and international recognition.

Initially, sixty families in the urban area were selected for housing improvement programs. This initiative, facilitated by the Ministry of Housing and the Nariño Governorate, involved home visits to assess needs and aims to enhance living conditions for local households.

Subsequently, Consacá was selected as one of eight candidates to represent Colombia in the United Nations ‘Best Tourism Villages 2026’ program. This selection, supported by the Colombian Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Tourism, recognizes territories that preserve cultural and natural heritage through sustainable practices and traditional activities.

## Claims

- The municipality of Consacá-Nariño was selected as a candidate for the Best Tourism Villages 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Consacá is one of eight candidates representing Colombia for the Best Tourism Villages 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Best Tourism Villages initiative recognizes territories with cultural and natural heritage committed to sustainability. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Best tourism villages must have a low population density with a maximum of 15,000 inhabitants. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-28: Consacá selected as Colombian candidate for UN Best Tourism Villages 2026

Consacá, Nariño, has been named one of eight Colombian candidates for the UN Best Tourism Villages 2026, recognizing its commitment to sustainable rural tourism and cultural heritage.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consac-selected-as-colombian-candidate-for-un-best-tourism-villages-2026

### 2026-08-15: Consacá families selected for housing improvement programs

Sixty families in Consacá, Nariño, will receive housing improvements through programs funded by the Colombian Ministry of Housing and the Nariño Governorate.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/consac-families-selected-for-housing-improvement-programs

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Cite as: Consacá regional development and tourism recognition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/consac-regional-development-and-tourism-recognition