Plan on about 11 h 43 min of driving for the 532-mile (856 km) trip from Bucaramanga 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 532 mi (856 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Bucaramanga to San Cipriano drive plays out
25BAN (43 mi) carries about 8% of the 532 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bucaramanga and San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Santander |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Santander |
| local roads | 7–247 | 240 | Santander, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 247–249 | 2 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 249–254 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 255–262 | 7 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 262–305 | 43 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 305–532 | 227 | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 134 of this route: Santander → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 305 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 380 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 396 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238), Teatro al aire libre Carlos Vieco (mile 240), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 242), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 397), Casa del Virrey (mile 397), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 467)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 234)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 225), Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 242), Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella (mile 249), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 397), Casa del Virrey (mile 397), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 467)
- With kids: Planetarium of Medellín (mile 238)
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.
Planetarium of Medellín
Medellín's Jesús Emilio Ramírez González Planetarium opened on October 10, 1984, an idea first conceived by the astronomical society of the Colegio San José.
Teatro al aire libre Carlos Vieco
On the north slope of Cerro Nutibara in Medellín, this Greek-inspired open-air theater opened in 1984 and honors Antioquian composer Carlos Vieco Ortiz.
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Medellín's Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1978, is a modern art museum in the Colombian city of Medellín.
Basílica Menor Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, La Estrella
Part of the Archdiocese of Medellín, this Catholic minor basilica dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá stands in the municipality of La Estrella, Antioquia.
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.
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga
Seat of the Catholic bishop of Buga, St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral stands in Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, and is dedicated to the Apostle Simon Peter.
More drives to San Cipriano
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- Bogotá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Villavicencio to San Cipriano
From Bucaramanga to other places in Colombia
- Bucaramanga to Tunja
- Bucaramanga to Sogamoso
- Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá
- Bucaramanga to Yopal
- Bucaramanga to Manizales
- Bucaramanga to Quibdó
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bucaramanga to San Cipriano?
About 11 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 532 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bucaramanga to San Cipriano?
About 532 miles (856 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 Bucaramanga 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 Bucaramanga to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Teatro al aire libre Carlos Vieco (theater, mile 240, 0.2 mi from the route); Medellín Museum of Modern Art (art museum, mile 242, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 397, 0.2 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.