The Wayro route from Manizales to Tuluá is 104 miles (168 km), about 2 h 34 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance by road | 104 mi (168 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 34 min |
| Departments on the route | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Manizales to Tuluá drive plays out
It runs through 3 departments: Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Manizales to Tuluá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–104 | 104 | Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 19 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Stops between Manizales and Tuluá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 50), Casa del Virrey (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (mile 32), Jardín Botánico (mile 32), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 50), Casa del Virrey (mile 50)
Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira
Pereira Cathedral, formally Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, is the Catholic cathedral of Pereira, capital of Colombia's Risaralda department, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Jardín Botánico
Jardín Botánico (Jardín Botánico de la Universidad Tecnológica de Pereira) is a center for research, conservation and environmental education at the Technological University of Pereira, Colombia.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca
Two blocks from Bolívar Park in Cartago, Valle del Cauca, the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel stands out for a bell tower set twenty meters apart from the church.
Casa del Virrey
A colonial-era building in Cartago, Casa del Virrey takes its name from the popular tradition that it was built to receive Viceroy José Manuel de Ezpeleta.
More drives to Tuluá
- Medellín to Tuluá
- Cali to Tuluá
- Bogotá to Tuluá
- Villavicencio to Tuluá
- Popayán to Tuluá
- Bucaramanga to Tuluá
From Manizales to other places in Colombia
- Manizales to Guatapé
- Manizales to Girardot City
- Manizales to Zipaquirá
- Manizales to Tunja
- Manizales to Sogamoso
- Manizales to Yopal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Manizales to Tuluá?
About 2 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 104 miles.
What is the driving distance from Manizales to Tuluá?
About 104 miles (168 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 Manizales to Tuluá?
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.
What are good stops between Manizales and Tuluá?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Poverty Cathedral, Pereira (cathedral, mile 32, 1 mi from the route); Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 50, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 50, 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.