Plan on about 10 h 47 min of driving for the 475-mile (765 km) trip from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano drive plays out
25BAN (43 mi) carries about 9% of the 475 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–191 | 191 | Santander, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 191–192 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 192–197 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 197–198 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 198–206 | 8 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 206–249 | 43 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 249–475 | 226 | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 78 of this route: Santander → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 249 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 284 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 287 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 324 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
What to see on the way from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 168), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 181), El Castillo Museum (mile 187), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 196), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 341), Casa del Virrey (mile 341), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 411)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 168), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 181), El Castillo Museum (mile 187), Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (mile 196), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 341), Casa del Virrey (mile 341), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 411)
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota
Girardota Cathedral is a Neo-Romanesque church of exposed brick, designed by French architect Charles Émile Carré and built over 32 years.
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.
San Pedro Cemetery Museum
Built in 1842 and named a museum in 1998, Medellín's San Pedro Cemetery Museum was declared a national monument of Colombia in 1999.
University of Medellín Theater
With 1,702 seats, the University of Medellín Theater in Medellín, Colombia, hosts national and international plays and shows.
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.
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.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca
Two blocks from Bolívar Park in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands out for a bell tower set twenty meters apart from the church.
Casa del Virrey
A colonial-era building in Cartago, Casa del Virrey takes its name from the popular tradition that it was built to receive Viceroy José Manuel de Ezpeleta.
Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga
In Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, the Basílica del Señor de los Milagros is a minor basilica dedicated to the Lord of Miracles of Buga.
More drives to San Cipriano
- Ibagué to San Cipriano
- Girardot City to San Cipriano
- Guatapé to San Cipriano
- Bogotá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Villavicencio to San Cipriano
From Barrancabermeja to other places in Colombia
- Barrancabermeja to Sogamoso
- Barrancabermeja to Zipaquirá
- Barrancabermeja to Quibdó
- Barrancabermeja to Cartago, Colombia
- Barrancabermeja to Coconuco
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano?
About 10 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
How far is San Cipriano from Barrancabermeja by car?
About 475 miles (765 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.
Is it safe to drive from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Barrancabermeja to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes, Caldas (cathedral, mile 196, 0.1 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 341, 0.3 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 341, 0.3 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.