The Wayro route from Tuluá to Coconuco is 161 miles (259 km), about 5 h 7 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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 161 mi (259 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25-04A |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Tuluá to Coconuco drive plays out
25-04A (27 mi) carries about 17% of the 161 miles. It runs through 2 departments: Valle del Cauca, Cauca. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tuluá to Coconuco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–47 | 47 | Valle del Cauca |
| 25-04A | 47–74 | 27 | Valle del Cauca, Cauca |
| connecting roads | 74–76 | 2 | Cauca |
| local roads | 76–122 | 46 | Cauca |
| connecting roads | 122–124 | 2 | Cauca |
| local roads | 124–146 | 22 | Cauca |
| connecting roads | 146–149 | 3 | Cauca |
| local roads | 149–161 | 12 | Cauca |
- Mile 63 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Cauca (department line)
What to see on the way from Tuluá to Coconuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 16)
- Museums and history: St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 16), Estación del Ferrocarril (mile 52), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (mile 145)
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.
More drives to Coconuco
- Cali to Coconuco
- San Cipriano to Coconuco
- Armenia to Coconuco
- Pereira to Coconuco
- Manizales to Coconuco
- Zipaquirá to Coconuco
From Tuluá to other places in Colombia
- Tuluá to Girardot City
- Tuluá to Guatapé
- Tuluá to Zipaquirá
- Tuluá to Tunja
- Tuluá to Sogamoso
- Tuluá to Yopal
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tuluá to Coconuco?
About 5 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 161 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tuluá to Coconuco?
About 161 miles (259 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 Tuluá 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Tuluá to Coconuco?
Closest to the road: St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 16, 0.6 mi from the route); Estación del Ferrocarril (national monument, mile 52, 12 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, Popayán (basilica, mile 145, 1 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.