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The 14 Best Day Trips from Chía

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Chía, Colombia, led by Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué. The closest is Zipaquirá, about 30 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Chía at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bogotá28 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Soacha36 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Ibagué135 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Villavicencio94 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Tunja109 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Facatativá33 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Madrid27 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Zipaquirá19 km N30 minHalf-day trip
Mosquera25 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Funza23 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Girardot City104 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Fusagasugá67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Espinal121 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chiquinquirá88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Chía

  1. 1

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of Chía1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Cerro de Monserrate.

    Also nearby: Kennedy.

  2. 2

    Soacha, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south-west of Chía1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km west of Chía4 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Villavicencio, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-east of Chía3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Tunja, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of Chía3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Facatativá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Chía1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Madrid, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-west of Chía1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Zipaquirá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Chía1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Mosquera, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south-west of Chía1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Funza, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-west of Chía1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Girardot City, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Chía3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Fusagasugá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Chía2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Espinal, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-west of Chía3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Chiquinquirá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Chía2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Chía to Bogotá

A realistic pace for Bogotá, 28 km from Chía. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Chía
  2. 09:10Arrive in Bogotá (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Cerro de Monserrate
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogotá
  6. 15:10Head back to Chía
  7. 15:50Home in Chía

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Chía?
The best day trips from Chía are Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué, Villavicencio, Tunja. The closest is Zipaquirá, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Chía?
Zipaquirá is the closest, 19 km north of Chía, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Chía?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Chía: Zipaquirá (30 min), Funza (35 min), Mosquera (40 min), Madrid (40 min), Bogotá (40 min), Facatativá (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Chía for a day out?
Bogotá is the largest city in day-trip range, 28 km south of Chía and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Chía?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ibagué at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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