Pitalito to San Cipriano is about 245 road miles (394 km): roughly 8 h 49 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
- 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 | 245 mi (394 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | 45-04B → 20HL03 → 32VL01 |
| Departments on the route | Huila, Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Pitalito–San Cipriano drive in a few lines
32VL01 (7 mi) and 45-04B (4 mi) carry about 4% of the 245 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Huila, Cauca, Valle del Cauca. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pitalito to San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Huila |
| 45-04B | 4–8 | 4 | Huila |
| local roads | 8–17 | 9 | Huila |
| 20HL03 | 17–21 | 4 | Huila |
| connecting roads | 21–24 | 3 | Huila |
| local roads | 24–199 | 175 | Huila, Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| 32VL01 | 199–206 | 7 | Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 206–245 | 39 | Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 55 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Cauca → Valle del Cauca (department line)
What to see on the way from Pitalito to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Salto de Bordones (mile 23), Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (mile 172), Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales (mile 177), Casa de los Títeres (mile 178)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto de Bordones (mile 23), San Agustín Archaeological Park (mile 30), Puracé National Natural Park (mile 66), Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (mile 163), Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales (mile 177)
- Museums and history: San Agustín Archaeological Park (mile 30), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 92), Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (mile 172), Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales (mile 177), Casa de los Títeres (mile 178)
Salto de Bordones
Formed by the Bordones River inside Puracé National Natural Park in Huila, the Salto de Bordones drops about 400 meters where the municipalities of Isnos, Saladoblanco and Pitalito meet.
San Agustín Archaeological Park
Near the town of San Agustín in Huila, San Agustín Archaeological Park is a large archaeological area with religious monuments and megalithic sculptures.
Puracé National Natural Park
Southeast of Popayán in the Cordillera Central, Puracé National Natural Park centers on Puracé, an active stratovolcano and one of Colombia's most active volcanoes.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán
Also known as Popayán Cathedral, this Catholic basilica is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Assumption.
Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
Created in 1968, Farallones de Cali National Natural Park lies within the Chocó biogeographic zone and is one of Colombia's most diverse protected areas for wildlife.
Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos
Attached to the Universidad del Valle library system, the Museo Arqueológico Julio César Cubillos is an archaeological museum inside the Mario Carvajal Library in Cali.
Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales
Also called the Federico Carlos Lehmann Museum, this natural sciences museum in Cali is part of the Manzana del Saber complex, alongside the departmental library and the Abrakadabra interactive museum.
Casa de los Títeres
Tucked into the old San Antonio neighborhood of Santiago de Cali, the Casa de los Títeres is a puppet theater.
More drives to San Cipriano
- Ibagué to San Cipriano
- Girardot City to San Cipriano
- Guatapé to San Cipriano
- Bogotá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Villavicencio to San Cipriano
From Pitalito to other places in Colombia
- Pitalito to Girardot City
- Pitalito to Cartago, Colombia
- Pitalito to Zipaquirá
- Pitalito to Sogamoso
- Pitalito to Guatapé
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pitalito to San Cipriano?
About 8 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pitalito to San Cipriano?
About 245 miles (394 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 Pitalito to San Cipriano 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: Cauca (excluding Popayán); Colombia: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Pitalito to San Cipriano use?
In order: 45-04B, 20HL03 and 32VL01. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pitalito to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (museum, mile 172, 0.4 mi from the route); Museo Departamental de Ciencias Naturales (museum, mile 177, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa de los Títeres (museum, mile 178, 0.2 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.