Plan on about 10 h 56 min of driving for the 393-mile (632 km) trip from Tunja to San Cipriano, before any stops.
- 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.”
| Distance | 393 mi (632 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 56 min |
| Departments on the route | Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Tunja–San Cipriano drive in a few lines
It runs through 5 departments: Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Tunja to San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–74 | 74 | Boyacá, Cundinamarca |
| connecting roads | 74–75 | 1 | Cundinamarca |
| local roads | 75–171 | 96 | Cundinamarca, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Tolima |
| local roads | 173–328 | 155 | Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
| connecting roads | 328–329 | 1 | Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 329–388 | 59 | Valle del Cauca |
| connecting roads | 388–389 | 1 | Valle del Cauca |
| local roads | 389–393 | 4 | Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 26 of this route: Boyacá → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 170 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Tolima → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 275 of this route: Quindío → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Places worth a stop between Tunja and San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Colombian Aerospace Museum (mile 66), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 254), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 328)
- Nature and outdoors: Tequendama Falls (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Colombian Aerospace Museum (mile 66), Museo de Arte del Tolima (mile 205), Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (mile 254), Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (mile 328)
Colombian Aerospace Museum
The Colombian Aerospace Museum is an aerospace museum located near Tocancipá, in the Cundinamarca department of Colombia.
La Conejera
La Conejera is a 146-acre wetland in Suba, Bogotá, part of the Wetlands of Bogotá in the Juan Amarillo River basin on 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.
Tequendama Falls
Some 32 km southwest of Bogotá in Soacha, the Tequendama Falls is a 132-meter waterfall on the Bogotá River.
Museo de Arte del Tolima
In Ibagué, capital of Tolima, the Museo de Arte del Tolima shows Colombian art alongside contemporary Latin American work.
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia
Facing the Plaza de Bolívar in Armenia, capital of Quindío, this Catholic cathedral is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary.
Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga
In Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, the Basílica del Señor de los Milagros is a minor basilica dedicated to the Lord of Miracles of Buga.
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 Tunja to other places in Colombia
- Tunja to Girardot City
- Tunja to Cartago, Colombia
- Tunja to Quibdó
- Tunja to Yopal
- Tunja to Pitalito
- Tunja to Florencia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Tunja to San Cipriano?
About 10 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 393 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tunja to San Cipriano?
About 393 miles (632 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 Tunja 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: Valle del Cauca (excluding Cali)). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Tunja to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Colombian Aerospace Museum (aviation museum, mile 66, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción de Armenia (cathedral, mile 254, 0.2 mi from the route); Basílica del Señor de los Milagros, Buga (basilica, mile 328, 0.7 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.