Plan on about 9 h 25 min of driving for the 328-mile (528 km) trip from Zipaquirá 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 | 328 mi (528 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 25 min |
| Departments on the route | Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Zipaquirá to San Cipriano: the shape of the trip
It runs through 4 departments: Cundinamarca, Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–107 | 107 | Cundinamarca, Tolima |
| connecting roads | 107–109 | 2 | Tolima |
| local roads | 109–328 | 219 | Tolima, Quindío, Valle del Cauca |
- Mile 106 of this route: Cundinamarca → Tolima (department line)
- Mile 174 of this route: Tolima → Quindío (department line)
- Mile 211 of this route: Quindío → Valle del Cauca (department line)
Stops between Zipaquirá and San Cipriano
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 263)
- Nature and outdoors: Thomas van der Hammen Natural Reserve (mile 19), Chicaque Nature Park (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Ibagué (mile 142), Quimbaya Museum (mile 188), St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (mile 263)
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.
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
- Villavicencio to San Cipriano
- Tunja to San Cipriano
From Zipaquirá to other places in Colombia
- Zipaquirá to Girardot City
- Zipaquirá to Sogamoso
- Zipaquirá to Coconuco
- Zipaquirá to Ocaña
- Zipaquirá to Vichada Department
- Zipaquirá to Tulcán, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zipaquirá to San Cipriano?
About 9 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 328 miles.
What is the driving distance from Zipaquirá to San Cipriano?
About 328 miles (528 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 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 Zipaquirá to San Cipriano?
Closest to the road: Jaboque (nature area, mile 23, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Ibagué (cathedral, mile 142, 2 mi from the route); St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, Buga (cathedral, mile 263, 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.