The 13 Best Day Trips from Buenaventura

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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.

Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Buenaventura

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

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

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

  2. 2

    Palmira, Colombia

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

    Tuluá, Colombia

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

    Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia

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

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

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

    Florida, Colombia

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

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

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

    Pradera, Colombia

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

    Piendamo, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Buenaventura
  10. 10

    Sevilla, Colombia

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

    Miranda, Colombia

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

    El Cerrito, Colombia

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

    Corinto, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-east of Buenaventura

A sample day: Buenaventura to Cali

  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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Buenaventura?
For a weekend away from Buenaventura, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Piendamo (149 km, 2 hr 20 min), Sevilla (129 km, 2 hr), Corinto (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Santander de Quilichao (114 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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