By road, Cúcuta and Guachaca are about 416 miles (669 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 59 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Norte de Santander.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border.
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: “The Colombia-Venezuela border is not clearly marked.”
| Distance | 416 mi (669 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 59 min |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Cúcuta to Guachaca: the shape of the trip
It runs through 3 departments: Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cúcuta to Guachaca, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–416 | 416 | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena |
- Mile 128 of this route: Norte de Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
Stops between Cúcuta and Guachaca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123)
- Nature and outdoors: Tayrona National Natural Park (mile 403)
- Museums and history: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123), Casa del Telegrafista (mile 338), Cathedral of Santa Marta (mile 388), Casa de la Aduana (mile 388)
St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña
St. Anne's Cathedral, also called Ocaña Cathedral, is a cathedral church used for Catholic worship.
Antón García de Bonilla Museum
In Ocaña, the Antón García de Bonilla Museum keeps historical objects from the city and the old province of Ocaña.
Casa del Telegrafista
Casa del Telegrafista is a museum in Aracataca, the town where author Gabriel García Márquez and photographer Leo Matiz were born.
Cathedral of Santa Marta
Set in Santa Marta's historic center, the Cathedral of Santa Marta is a Renaissance-style Catholic church that held the remains of Simón Bolívar for 12 years in the 19th century.
Casa de la Aduana
On Plaza de Bolívar in Santa Marta, the colonial Casa de la Aduana houses the regional Gold Museum of Colombia's Banco de la República.
Piedra de Donama
Piedra de Donama is a rock about 4 meters across and 3 meters high in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, carved with zoomorphic and abstract petroglyphs.
Tayrona National Natural Park
About 34 km from central Santa Marta, Tayrona National Natural Park protects Caribbean coast and Sierra Nevada terrain rising from sea level to 900 meters.
More drives to Guachaca
- Sabanalarga to Guachaca
- Cartagena to Guachaca
- Magangué to Guachaca
- Rincón del Mar to Guachaca
- Sincelejo to Guachaca
- Montería to Guachaca
From Cúcuta to other places in Colombia
- Cúcuta to Bucaramanga
- Cúcuta to Barrancabermeja
- Cúcuta to Sogamoso
- Cúcuta to Tunja
- Cúcuta to Yopal
- Cúcuta to Zipaquirá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cúcuta to Guachaca?
About 8 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 416 miles.
How far is Guachaca from Cúcuta by car?
About 416 miles (669 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 Cúcuta to Guachaca?
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: Norte de Santander; Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Cúcuta and Guachaca?
Closest to the road: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (cathedral, mile 122, 0.6 mi from the route); Antón García de Bonilla Museum (museum, mile 123, 0.4 mi from the route); Casa del Telegrafista (museum, mile 338, 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.