The Wayro route from Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá is 221 miles (356 km), about 5 h 1 min of driving without stops.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 221 mi (356 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 1 min |
| Departments on the route | Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá: the shape of the trip
It runs through 3 departments: Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–221 | 221 | Santander, Boyacá, Cundinamarca |
- Mile 111 of this route: Santander → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 123 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
- Mile 150 of this route: Santander → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Boyacá → Cundinamarca (department line)
Stops between Bucaramanga and Zipaquirá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Chicamocha Canyon (mile 29), Chicamocha National Park (mile 35), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (mile 162), Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (mile 195)
- Nature and outdoors: Chicamocha Canyon (mile 29), Chicamocha National Park (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (mile 162), Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (mile 195), Checua (mile 211)
Chicamocha Canyon
Carved by the Chicamocha River, Colombia's Chicamocha Canyon has steep walls reaching depths of up to 2,000 meters and runs for about 227 kilometers.
Chicamocha National Park
About 50 km from Bucaramanga, Chicamocha National Park (Panachi) sits along the Chicamocha Canyon, with paragliding, caving, hiking, camping, kayaking, rafting and climbing on offer.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
In Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, this minor basilica houses the venerated image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, also a national shrine.
Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté
Ubaté's Basílica del Santo Cristo, a minor basilica dedicated to the Divine Savior, stands in the municipality of Villa de San Diego de Ubaté, Cundinamarca.
Checua
About 7 km north of the Nemocón town center in Cundinamarca, Checua is an open-air preceramic archaeological site.
Once you reach Zipaquirá
El Abra
El Abra is an extensive archaeological site in the valley of the same name, stretching from eastern Zipaquirá into the western edge of Tocancipá, Cundinamarca.
Zipaquirá Cathedral
Zipaquirá Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral dedicated jointly to the Holy Trinity, St. Anthony of Padua, and Our Lady of the Assumption in the Colombian town of Zipaquirá.
Tibitó
Tibitó is a dated archaeological rock shelter in Tocancipá, on the northern Bogotá savanna, part of Colombia's Altiplano Cundiboyacense.
More drives to Zipaquirá
- Bogotá to Zipaquirá
- Ibagué to Zipaquirá
- Armenia to Zipaquirá
- Manizales to Zipaquirá
- Pereira to Zipaquirá
- Cartago, Colombia to Zipaquirá
From Bucaramanga to other places in Colombia
- Bucaramanga to Tunja
- Bucaramanga to Sogamoso
- Bucaramanga to Yopal
- Bucaramanga to Manizales
- Bucaramanga to Quibdó
- Bucaramanga to Pereira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá?
About 5 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 221 miles.
How far is Zipaquirá from Bucaramanga by car?
About 221 miles (356 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 Zipaquirá?
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 Bucaramanga to Zipaquirá?
Closest to the road: Chicamocha Canyon (canyon, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Chicamocha National Park (national park, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (basilica, mile 195, 0.5 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.