Plan on about 13 h 13 min of driving for the 475-mile (765 km) trip from Sogamoso to Coconuco, before any stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Cauca (excluding Popayán).
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 | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 13 min |
| Departments on the route | Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Sogamoso to Coconuco drive plays out
It runs through 5 departments: Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Huila, Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Sogamoso to Coconuco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–47 | 47 | Boyacá |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | Boyacá |
| local roads | 50–118 | 68 | Boyacá, Cundinamarca |
| connecting roads | 118–119 | 1 | Cundinamarca |
| local roads | 119–221 | 102 | Cundinamarca, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 221–222 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 222–475 | 253 | Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
- Mile 71 of this route: Boyacá → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 213 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 283 of this route: Tolima → Huila (department line)
- Mile 386 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 393 of this route: Cauca → Huila (department line)
- Mile 457 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sogamoso and Coconuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sochagota Lake (mile 19), Colombian Aerospace Museum (mile 110), Jaime Duque Park (mile 111)
- Nature and outdoors: Sochagota Lake (mile 19), Jaime Duque Park (mile 111), Thomas van der Hammen Natural Reserve (mile 127), Chicaque Nature Park (mile 145)
- Museums and history: Colombian Aerospace Museum (mile 110), Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum (mile 319)
Sochagota Lake
Lake Sochagota (Lago Sochagota) is a man-made lake in Paipa's hotel zone, built over a wetland fed by two streams and the thermal waters of the Paipa geothermal system.
Colombian Aerospace Museum
The Colombian Aerospace Museum is an aerospace museum located near Tocancipá, in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia.
Jaime Duque Park
Jaime Duque Park is a family amusement park in Tocancipá, in the Bogotá metro area, with the Jaime Duque Zoo, the Museum of Mankind, and replicas of well-known buildings from around the world.
Thomas van der Hammen Natural Reserve
Declared a protected area in 2000 by the Ministry of Environment, the Thomas van der Hammen Natural Reserve preserves part of the Bogotá savanna.
Tibabuyes
Also called the Juan Amarillo Wetland, Tibabuyes covers 549 acres in Bogotá's Suba and Engativá localities and is the largest of the city's wetlands.
Jaboque
Jaboque is a 366-acre wetland near the Bogotá River in the Engativá locality, one of the Wetlands of Bogotá on the Bogotá savanna.
Meandro del Say
Meandro del Say is a wetland in the Fontibón area of Bogotá that extends into the eastern part of Mosquera, Cundinamarca.
Chicaque Nature Park
Between Soacha and San Antonio del Tequendama, southwest of the Bogotá savanna, Chicaque Nature Park protects more than 300 hectares with seven forest types and over 100 bird species.
Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum
The Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum in Neiva, Colombia, is dedicated to conserving the cultural heritage of the Huila Department.
More drives to Coconuco
- Cali to Coconuco
- Tuluá to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
From Sogamoso to other places in Colombia
- Sogamoso to Girardot City
- Sogamoso to Guatapé
- Sogamoso to San Cipriano
- Sogamoso to Ocaña
- Sogamoso to Santa Cruz de Mompós
- Sogamoso to Rincón del Mar
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sogamoso to Coconuco?
About 13 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
How far is Coconuco from Sogamoso by car?
About 475 miles (765 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 Sogamoso to Coconuco 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)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Sogamoso and Coconuco?
Closest to the road: Sochagota Lake (lake, mile 19, 0.8 mi from the route); Colombian Aerospace Museum (aviation museum, mile 110, 0.6 mi from the route); Jaime Duque Park (park, mile 111, 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.