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The 13 Best Day Trips from Buenaventura

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Buenaventura, Colombia, led by Cali, Palmira, Tuluá. The closest is Cali, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Buenaventura at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cali76 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Palmira89 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tuluá95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Guadalajara de Buga81 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Santander de Quilichao114 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Florida108 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Puerto Tejada99 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Pradera101 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Piendamo149 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Sevilla129 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Miranda113 km SE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
El Cerrito82 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Corinto116 km SE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Buenaventura

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr round trip

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

    Also nearby: Yumbo, Jamundí.

  2. 2

    Palmira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Buenaventura2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Tuluá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Buenaventura3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km east of Buenaventura2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Florida, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pradera, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Piendamo, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Buenaventura4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Sevilla, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km east of Buenaventura4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Miranda, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    El Cerrito, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km east of Buenaventura2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Corinto, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Buenaventura3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Buenaventura to Cali

A realistic pace for Cali, 76 km from Buenaventura. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Buenaventura
  2. 10:00Arrive in Cali (1 hr 30 min drive)
  3. 10:15Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 12:15Lunch
  5. 13:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 16:00Head back to Buenaventura
  7. 17:30Home in Buenaventura

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Buenaventura?
The best day trips from Buenaventura are Cali, Palmira, Tuluá, Guadalajara de Buga, Santander de Quilichao. The closest is Cali, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Buenaventura?
Cali is the closest, 76 km south-east of Buenaventura, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
How far is too far for a day trip from Buenaventura?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Piendamo at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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