By road, Manizales and Rincón del Mar are about 470 miles (757 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 51 min of driving.
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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Total distance | 470 mi (757 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Manizales–Rincón del Mar drive in a few lines
25BAN (20 mi) carries about 4% of the 470 miles. It runs through 4 departments: Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Manizales to Rincón del Mar
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–91 | 91 | Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 91–111 | 20 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 111–125 | 14 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 125–126 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 126–144 | 18 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 144–145 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 145–470 | 325 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
- Mile 69 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 314 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 410 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Rincón del Mar
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Castillo Museum (mile 130), Water Museum EPM (mile 134), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 181), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 139)
- Museums and history: El Castillo Museum (mile 130), Water Museum EPM (mile 134), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 181), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 211), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 424)
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.
Water Museum EPM
Part of Medellín's Barefoot Park, the Water Museum EPM receives about 1,000 visitors a day, most of them students.
University of Medellín Theater
With 1,702 seats, the University of Medellín Theater in Medellín, Colombia, hosts national and international plays and shows.
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.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral
Facing the south side of Bolívar Park in Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia, this cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
A minor basilica in Yarumal, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy belongs to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos and serves as the parish church.
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
- Cúcuta 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 Manizales to other places in Colombia
- Manizales to Guatapé
- Manizales to Girardot City
- Manizales to Tuluá
- Manizales to Zipaquirá
- Manizales to Tunja
- Manizales to Sogamoso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Manizales to Rincón del Mar?
About 11 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is Rincón del Mar from Manizales by car?
About 470 miles (757 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 Manizales to Rincón del Mar drive?
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 Manizales to Rincón del Mar?
Closest to the road: Water Museum EPM (museum, mile 134, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 181, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (basilica, mile 211, 0.6 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.