By road, Zipaquirá and Coconuco are about 367 miles (590 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 7 min of driving.
- 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 | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 7 min |
| Departments on the route | Cundinamarca, Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Zipaquirá to Coconuco is like
It runs through 4 departments: Cundinamarca, Tolima, Huila, Cauca. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Zipaquirá to Coconuco, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–112 | 112 | Cundinamarca, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 112–114 | 2 | Tolima |
| local roads | 114–367 | 253 | Tolima, Huila, Cauca |
- Mile 104 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 175 of this route: Tolima → Huila (department line)
- Mile 278 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
- Mile 285 of this route: Cauca → Huila (department line)
- Mile 349 of this route: Huila → Cauca (department line)
What to see on the way from Zipaquirá to Coconuco
- Nature and outdoors: Thomas van der Hammen Natural Reserve (mile 19), Chicaque Nature Park (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Aguazuque (mile 37), Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva (mile 210), Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum (mile 210)
Guaymaral y Torca
Part of the Wetlands of Bogotá, Guaymaral y Torca is a combined wetland in the city's north, spanning the Suba and Usaquén localities on the Bogotá savanna.
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.
Aguazuque
In western Soacha, near Mosquera, Aguazuque is a pre-Columbian archaeological site with evidence of hunter-gatherer settlement and, in its last phase, early farmers.
Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva
Neiva Cathedral, dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, is the city's Roman Catholic cathedral in the Huila department of southwestern Colombia.
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 Zipaquirá to other places in Colombia
- Zipaquirá to Girardot City
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to Sogamoso
- Zipaquirá to Ocaña
- Zipaquirá to Vichada Department
- Zipaquirá to Tulcán, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Zipaquirá to Coconuco?
About 10 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Coconuco from Zipaquirá by car?
About 367 miles (590 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 Zipaquirá 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 Zipaquirá and Coconuco?
Closest to the road: Jaboque (nature area, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Neiva Regional Archaeological Museum (archaeological museum, mile 210, 1 mi from the route); Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Neiva (cathedral, mile 210, 2 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.