The Wayro route from Cartago, Colombia to Girardot City is 114 miles (183 km), about 3 h 32 min of driving without 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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Total distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 32 min |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Cartago to Girardot City drive plays out
It runs through 4 departments: Valle del Cauca, Quindío, Tolima, Cundinamarca. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Cartago to Girardot City: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–29 | 29 | Valle del Cauca, Quindío |
| connecting roads | 29–32 | 3 | Quindío |
| local roads | 32–109 | 77 | Quindío, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 110–114 | 4 | Tolima, Cundinamarca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 45 of this route: Quindío → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Tolima → Cundinamarca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Girardot City
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 31)
- Museums and history: Parque del Café (mile 25), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 31), Jardín Botanico (mile 32), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 73), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 74)
- With kids: PANACA (mile 20)
PANACA
PANACA is a farming-themed park in Quimbaya, in Colombia's coffee-growing Quindío Department, opened in 1990 to bring city dwellers closer to nature and agriculture.
Parque del Café
Opened in 1995 by Colombia's coffee growers, Parque del Café is a theme park in Quindío, 4 kilometers southwest of Montenegro and 11 kilometers west of Armenia.
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia
Facing the Plaza de Bolívar in Armenia, capital of Quindío, this Catholic cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Jardín Botanico
The Quindío Botanical Garden (Jardín botánico del Quindío) is made up of a group of rural properties in Colombia's Quindío department.
Catedral de Ibagué
Formally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the Catedral de Ibagué (Catedral Metropolitana de Ibagué) stands on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar in central Ibagué, at Carrera 3 and Calle 10.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
More drives to Girardot City
- Pereira to Girardot City
- Manizales to Girardot City
- Medellín to Girardot City
- Tuluá to Girardot City
- Cali to Girardot City
- Bogotá to Girardot City
From Cartago to other places in Colombia
- Cartago, Colombia to Guatapé
- Cartago, Colombia to Zipaquirá
- Cartago, Colombia to Sogamoso
- Cartago, Colombia to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Cartago, Colombia to Magangué
- Cartago, Colombia to Rincón del Mar
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cartago, Colombia to Girardot City?
About 3 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Girardot City from Cartago, Colombia by car?
About 114 miles (183 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 Cartago, Colombia to Girardot City?
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 Cartago to Girardot City?
Closest to the road: Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (cathedral, mile 31, 0.2 mi from the route); Jardín Botanico (museum, mile 32, 2 mi from the route); Museo de Arte del Tolima (art museum, mile 74, 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.