By road, Armenia and Rincón del Mar are about 514 miles (828 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 17 min of driving.
Read the full advisory before you go: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 514 mi (828 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Quindío, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Armenia–Rincón del Mar drive in a few lines
25BAN (21 mi) carries about 4% of the 514 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Quindío, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Armenia and Rincón del Mar
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–85 | 85 | Quindío, Risaralda, Caldas |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Caldas |
| local roads | 86–135 | 49 | Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 135–156 | 21 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 156–189 | 33 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 189–190 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 190–514 | 324 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
- Mile 15 of this route: Quindío → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 42 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 76 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 79 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 113 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 359 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 455 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
Stops between Armenia and Rincón del Mar
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardín Botánico (mile 26), Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (mile 27), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 165), El Castillo Museum (mile 175), Museum of Antioquia (mile 179), Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín (mile 180), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 255)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Jardín Botánico (mile 26), Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (mile 27), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 165), El Castillo Museum (mile 175), Museum of Antioquia (mile 179), Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín (mile 180), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 255), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 469)
Jardín Botánico
Jardín Botánico (Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira) is a center for research, conservation and environmental education at the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia.
Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira
Pereira Cathedral, formally Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral of Pereira, capital of Colombia's Risaralda department, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas
This Catholic cathedral in the Colombian municipality of Caldas is dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy and serves as the seat of the bishop of the Diocese of Caldas.
El Castillo Museum
In Medellín's El Poblado district, El Castillo Museum displays porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings and sculptures in its permanent exhibitions.
Museum of Antioquia
This Medellín art museum holds a large collection of works by Medellín native Fernando Botero and by Pedro Nel Gómez.
Metropolitan Cathedral of Medellín
Officially the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Medellín's cathedral stands in the Villanueva neighborhood on the north side of Bolívar Park.
Salto Chorrolato
In the San Félix area of Bello, in the Aburrá Valley near Medellín, Salto Chorrolato (Chorro del Hato) is a multi-step waterfall and a symbol of the municipality.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
A minor basilica in Yarumal, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy belongs to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos and serves as the parish church.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo
Sincelejo Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Sincelejo, Colombia.
More drives to Rincón del Mar
- Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar
- Manizales to Rincón del Mar
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
- Tunja to Rincón del Mar
- Pereira to Rincón del Mar
- Cartago, Colombia to Rincón del Mar
From Armenia to other places in Colombia
- Armenia to Guatapé
- Armenia to Zipaquirá
- Armenia to Tunja
- Armenia to Sogamoso
- Armenia to Yopal
- Armenia to Pitalito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Armenia to Rincón del Mar?
About 13 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 514 miles.
How far is Rincón del Mar from Armenia by car?
About 514 miles (828 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Armenia to Rincón del Mar drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Armenia to Rincón del Mar?
Closest to the road: Jardín Botánico (museum, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (cathedral, mile 27, 0.4 mi from the route); Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (cathedral, mile 165, 0.1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.