The Wayro route from Villavicencio to San Cipriano is 370 miles (596 km), about 9 h 57 min of driving without 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: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Total distance | 370 mi (596 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 57 min |
| Departments on the route | Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Villavicencio–San Cipriano drive in a few lines
It runs through 6 departments: Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Villavicencio to San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–150 | 150 | Meta, Cundinamarca, Bogota, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 150–151 | 1 | Tolima |
| local roads | 151–370 | 219 | Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 16 of this route: Meta → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 55 of this route: Cundinamarca → Bogota (department line)
- Mile 69 of this route: Bogota → Cundinamarca (department line)
- Mile 149 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 216 of this route: Tolima → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Quindío → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Where to stop on the way to San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Tibanica (mile 69), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 305)
- Nature and outdoors: Sumapaz Natural Park (mile 52), Tequendama Falls (mile 75), Tequendama Falls Museum (mile 75)
- Museums and history: Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida (mile 63), Tequendama Falls Museum (mile 75), Catedral de Ibagué (mile 184), Quimbaya Museum (mile 231), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 305)
Sumapaz Natural Park
Sumapaz Natural Park (Parque Nacional Natural Sumapaz) is a Colombian national park spanning parts of the Meta, Huila and Cundinamarca departments and the Capital District of Bogotá.
Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida
Run by the Museo de Bogotá in Ciudad Bolívar, the Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida challenges stereotypes about the district and highlights its history of human rights work, environmental care and community-built housing.
Techo
Techo is a wetland of about 29 acres on the Bogotá savanna, one of the Wetlands of Bogotá, located in the Techo neighborhood of the Kennedy locality.
Tibanica
Tibanica is a wetland of about 71 acres on the Bogotá savanna, on the border between Bogotá's Bosa locality and Soacha, Cundinamarca.
Tequendama Falls
Some 32 km southwest of Bogotá in Soacha, the Tequendama Falls is a 132-meter waterfall on the Bogotá River.
Tequendama Falls Museum
Housed in a mansion in San Antonio del Tequendama, the Tequendama Falls Museum of Biodiversity and Culture overlooks Tequendama Falls on the Bogotá River.
Catedral de Ibagué
Formally dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, the Catedral de Ibagué (Catedral Metropolitana de Ibagué) stands on the east side of Plaza de Bolívar in central Ibagué, at Carrera 3 and Calle 10.
Quimbaya Museum
Designed by architect Rogelio Salmona, Armenia's Quimbaya Museum displays about 390 gold objects plus pottery, stone sculpture and carved wood, mainly from the pre-Columbian Quimbaya culture.
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.
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
- Tunja to San Cipriano
From Villavicencio to other places in Colombia
- Villavicencio to Zipaquirá
- Villavicencio to Girardot City
- Villavicencio to Armenia
- Villavicencio to Manizales
- Villavicencio to Pereira
- Villavicencio to Cartago, Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Villavicencio to San Cipriano?
About 9 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
What is the driving distance from Villavicencio to San Cipriano?
About 370 miles (596 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 Villavicencio 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 Villavicencio to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Museo Ciudad Autoconstruida (museum, mile 63, 1 mi from the route); Tibanica (nature area, mile 69, 0.9 mi from the route); St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 305, 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.