By road, Tuluá and Rincón del Mar are about 549 miles (883 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 38 min of driving.
- 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 | 549 mi (883 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25BAN |
| Departments on the route | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Tuluá to Rincón del Mar drive plays out
25BAN (20 mi) carries about 4% of the 549 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas, Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tuluá to Rincón del Mar
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–118 | 118 | Valle del Cauca, Risaralda, Caldas |
| connecting roads | 118–119 | 1 | Caldas |
| local roads | 119–170 | 51 | Caldas, Antioquia |
| 25BAN | 170–190 | 20 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 190–203 | 13 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 203–204 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 204–222 | 18 | Antioquia |
| connecting roads | 222–223 | 1 | Antioquia |
| local roads | 223–549 | 326 | Antioquia, Córdoba, Sucre |
- Mile 57 of this route: Valle del Cauca → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 73 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 109 of this route: Caldas → Risaralda (department line)
- Mile 112 of this route: Risaralda → Caldas (department line)
- Mile 147 of this route: Caldas → Antioquia (department line)
- Mile 393 of this route: Antioquia → Córdoba (department line)
- Mile 489 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
Places worth a stop between Tuluá and Rincón del Mar
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 55), Casa del Virrey (mile 55), El Castillo Museum (mile 209), Teatro Lido (mile 213), Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (mile 214), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 260), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 290)
- Nature and outdoors: Salto Chorrolato (mile 218)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cathedral, Valle del Cauca (mile 55), Casa del Virrey (mile 55), El Castillo Museum (mile 209), Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (mile 214), Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (mile 260), Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (mile 290), St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 503)
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.
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.
El Castillo Museum
In Medellín's El Poblado district, El Castillo Museum displays porcelain and glass, stained glass, antiques, paintings and sculptures in its permanent exhibitions.
Teatro Lido
On the edge of Bolívar Park in Medellín, the Teatro Lido opened in 1945 and reopened in 2007 after a careful restoration.
Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia
On the University of Antioquia campus in Medellín, this public museum holds more than 40,000 objects across visual arts, natural sciences, university history and anthropology collections.
Salto Chorrolato
In the San Félix area of Bello, in the Aburrá Valley near Medellín, Salto Chorrolato (Chorro del Hato) is a multi-step waterfall and a symbol of the municipality.
Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral
Facing the south side of Bolívar Park in Santa Rosa de Osos, Colombia, this cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary as Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá.
Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy
A minor basilica in Yarumal, the Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy belongs to the Diocese of Santa Rosa de Osos and serves as the parish church.
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo
Sincelejo Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Sincelejo, Colombia.
More drives to Rincón del Mar
- Cúcuta to Rincón del Mar
- Manizales to Rincón del Mar
- Quibdó to Rincón del Mar
- Tunja to Rincón del Mar
- Pereira to Rincón del Mar
- Cartago, Colombia to Rincón del Mar
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 Rincón del Mar?
About 13 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 549 miles.
How far is Rincón del Mar from Tuluá by car?
About 549 miles (883 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 Rincón del Mar?
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: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Tuluá and Rincón del Mar?
Closest to the road: Museo Universitario Universidad de Antioquia (museum, mile 214, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá Cathedral (cathedral, mile 260, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Mercy (basilica, mile 290, 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.