The Wayro route from Pereira to Rincón del Mar is 488 miles (785 km), about 12 h 16 min of driving without stops.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 488 mi (785 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Pereira to Rincón del Mar
25BAN (20 mi) carries about 4% of the 488 miles. It runs through 5 departments: Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Pereira to Rincón del Mar
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–109 | 109 | Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 109–129 | 20 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 129–143 | 14 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 143–144 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 144–162 | 18 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 162–163 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 163–488 | 325 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
- Mile 15 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 48 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 52 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 87 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 428 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Pereira and Rincón del Mar
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 150), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 153), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 167), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 199), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 229)
- Museums and history: El Castillo Museum (mile 148), Medellín Museum of Modern Art (mile 150), Museo Etnográfico Miguel Ángel Builes (mile 152), San Pedro Cemetery Museum (mile 153), Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Girardota (mile 167), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 199), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 229), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 442)
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.
Medellín Museum of Modern Art
Medellín's Museum of Modern Art, founded in 1978, is a modern art museum in the Colombian city of Medellín.
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.
San Pedro Cemetery Museum
Built in 1842 and named a museum in 1998, Medellín's San Pedro Cemetery Museum was declared a national monument of Colombia in 1999.
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.
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
- Manizales to Rincón del Mar
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
- Tunja to Rincón del Mar
- Cartago, Colombia to Rincón del Mar
- Sogamoso to Rincón del Mar
From Pereira to other places in Colombia
- Pereira to Guatapé
- Pereira to Girardot City
- Pereira to Zipaquirá
- Pereira to Tunja
- Pereira to Sogamoso
- Pereira to Yopal
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pereira to Rincón del Mar?
About 12 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 488 miles.
How far is Rincón del Mar from Pereira by car?
About 488 miles (785 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 Pereira to Rincón del Mar?
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 Pereira to Rincón del Mar?
Closest to the road: Medellín Museum of Modern Art (art museum, mile 150, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 199, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (basilica, mile 229, 0.5 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.