Plan on about 9 h 22 min of driving for the 411-mile (662 km) trip from Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar, before any 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 | 411 mi (662 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 22 min |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar, Sucre |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar: the shape of the trip
It runs through 5 departments: Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar, Sucre. Of the 4 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–411 | 411 | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Bolívar, Sucre |
- Mile 129 of this route: Norte de Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 219 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 234 of this route: Magdalena → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 254 of this route: Magdalena → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Bolívar → Sucre (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cúcuta and Rincón del Mar
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 123), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 124), Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 228), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 364)
- Museums and history: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 123), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 124), Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco (mile 228), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 364)
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.
Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria, El Banco
Dedicated to the Virgin of Candelaria, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Candelaria (Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria) sits in the south of El Banco, near the town's river dock.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo
Sincelejo Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Sincelejo, Colombia.
More drives to Rincón del Mar
- Manizales to Rincón del Mar
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
- Tunja to Rincón del Mar
- Pereira to Rincón del Mar
- Cartago, Colombia to Rincón del Mar
- Sogamoso to Rincón del Mar
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 does it take to drive from Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar?
About 9 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar?
About 411 miles (662 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 Rincón del Mar?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar?
Closest to the road: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (cathedral, mile 123, 0.6 mi from the route); Antón García de Bonilla Museum (museum, mile 124, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (cathedral, mile 364, 0.1 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.