The Wayro route from Quibdó to Coconuco is 429 miles (691 km), about 11 h 48 min of driving without stops.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 429 mi (691 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Chocó, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Quibdó–Coconuco drive in a few lines
25-04A (26 mi) carries about 6% of the 429 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Chocó, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca, Cauca. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Quibdó to Coconuco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–316 | 316 | Chocó, Antioquia, Caldas, Risaralda, Valle del Cauca |
| 25-04A | 316–342 | 26 | Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| connecting roads | 342–344 | 2 | Cauca |
| local roads | 344–390 | 46 | Cauca |
| connecting roads | 390–391 | 1 | Cauca |
| local roads | 391–414 | 23 | Cauca |
| connecting roads | 414–417 | 3 | Cauca |
| local roads | 417–429 | 12 | Cauca |
- Mile 61 of this route: Chocó → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 122 of this route: Antioquia → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 212 of this route: Risaralda → Valle del Cauca (department line)
- Mile 331 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Cauca (department line)
Stops between Quibdó and Coconuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa del Virrey (mile 213), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 214), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 284), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (mile 414)
- Museums and history: Casa del Virrey (mile 213), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 214), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 284), Estación del Ferrocarril (mile 320), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 414), Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art (mile 414)
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.
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.
St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga
Seat of the Catholic bishop of Buga, St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral stands in Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, and is dedicated to the Apostle Simon Peter.
Estación del Ferrocarril
Known simply as La Estación, Cali's Estación del Ferrocarril is a national monument opened in 1953 and considered one of the city's most representative buildings.
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.
Popayán Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art
In Popayán, capital of Colombia's Cauca department, the Archdiocesan Museum of Religious Art is mainly devoted to displaying sacred art.
More drives to Coconuco
- Cali to Coconuco
- Tuluá to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
From Quibdó to other places in Colombia
- Quibdó to Guatapé
- Quibdó to Zipaquirá
- Quibdó to Sogamoso
- Quibdó to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Quibdó to Magangué
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Quibdó to Coconuco?
About 11 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 429 miles.
What is the driving distance from Quibdó to Coconuco?
About 429 miles (691 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 Quibdó to Coconuco?
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 Quibdó and Coconuco?
Closest to the road: Casa del Virrey (museum, mile 213, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (cathedral, mile 214, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 284, 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.