The Wayro route from Cúcuta to Quibdó is 502 miles (808 km), about 11 h 25 min of driving without stops.
- 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 | 502 mi (808 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Santander, Antioquia, Chocó |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cúcuta to Quibdó: the shape of the trip
25BAN (14 mi) carries about 3% of the 502 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Norte de Santander, Santander, Antioquia, Chocó. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cúcuta to Quibdó, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–128 | 128 | Norte de Santander, Santander |
| connecting roads | 128–130 | 2 | Santander |
| local roads | 130–371 | 241 | Santander, Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 371–372 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 372–377 | 5 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 377–378 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 378–386 | 8 | Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 386–400 | 14 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 400–502 | 102 | Antioquia, Chocó |
- Mile 80 of this route: Norte de Santander → Santander (department line)
- Mile 257 of this route: Santander → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 442 of this route: Antioquia → Chocó (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Quibdó
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 50), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 50), Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Bucaramanga (mile 125), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 349), Water Museum EPM (mile 364), El Castillo Museum (mile 367)
- Nature and outdoors: Saturban Canyon (mile 78), Salto Chorrolato (mile 358)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santa Clara (mile 50), Pamplona Colonial House Museum (mile 50), Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Bucaramanga (mile 125), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 349), Museo Etnográfico Miguel Ángel Builes (mile 363), Water Museum EPM (mile 364), El Castillo Museum (mile 367)
Catedral de Santa Clara
Also known as Pamplona Cathedral (Catedral de Pamplona), Catedral de Santa Clara is a Catholic church in the municipality of Pamplona and the seat of the Archdiocese of Nueva Pamplona.
Pamplona Colonial House Museum
In northeastern Colombia, the Pamplona Colonial House Museum ranks among the oldest museums in the department of Norte de Santander.
Saturban Canyon
Running 2.28 km and reaching 320 m deep, Saturban Canyon (Cañón de Saturbán) marks the boundary between Santander and Norte de Santander in Colombia.
Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Bucaramanga
The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Holy Family is a Catholic cathedral in the city of Bucaramanga, in Colombia's Santander department.
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.
Museo Etnográfico Miguel Ángel Builes
Founded in 1962 by the Yarumal Missionaries, this ethnographic museum in Medellín's Ferrini neighborhood focuses on the culture and daily life of Colombia's Indigenous peoples.
Water Museum EPM
Part of Medellín's Barefoot Park, the Water Museum EPM receives about 1,000 visitors a day, most of them students.
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.
More drives to Quibdó
- Ibagué to Quibdó
- Bogotá to Quibdó
- Villavicencio to Quibdó
- Tunja to Quibdó
- Yopal to Quibdó
- Bucaramanga to Quibdó
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 Quibdó?
About 11 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 502 miles.
How far is Quibdó from Cúcuta by car?
About 502 miles (808 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cúcuta to Quibdó drive?
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 Quibdó?
Closest to the road: Pamplona Colonial House Museum (museum, mile 50, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral de la Sagrada Familia, Bucaramanga (cathedral, mile 125, 0.3 mi from the route); Water Museum EPM (museum, mile 364, 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.