Popayán to San Cipriano is about 154 road miles (248 km): roughly 5 h 3 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: “Travel only during daylight hours.”
| Distance by road | 154 mi (248 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | 32VL01 |
| Departments on the route | Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Popayán to San Cipriano: the shape of the trip
32VL01 (6 mi) carries about 4% of the 154 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Cauca, Valle del Cauca. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Popayán and San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–109 | 109 | Cauca, Valle del Cauca |
| 32VL01 | 109–115 | 6 | Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 115–154 | 39 | Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 66 of this route: Cauca → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (mile 82), Museo arqueológico La Merced (mile 88), Caliwood museum (mile 89)
- Nature and outdoors: Farallones de Cali National Natural Park (mile 73)
- Museums and history: Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (mile 82), Museo arqueológico La Merced (mile 88), Caliwood museum (mile 89)
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 arqueológico La Merced
This archaeological museum belongs to the La Merced religious complex in the historic center of Santiago de Cali, Colombia.
Caliwood museum
Founded in Cali in 2008 by Hugo Suárez Fiat, the Caliwood museum is dedicated to film and photography.
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 Popayán to other places in Colombia
- Popayán to Tuluá
- Popayán to Zipaquirá
- Popayán to Guatapé
- Popayán to Tunja
- Popayán to Sogamoso
- Popayán to Pitalito
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Popayán to San Cipriano?
About 5 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 154 miles.
What is the driving distance from Popayán to San Cipriano?
About 154 miles (248 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 Popayán 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 are good stops between Popayán and San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Museo Arqueológico Julio Cesar Cubillos (museum, mile 82, 0.5 mi from the route); Museo arqueológico La Merced (museum, mile 88, 0.1 mi from the route); Caliwood museum (film museum, mile 89, 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.