The 15 Best Day Trips from Guadalajara de Buga

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia, led by Cali, Ibagué, Pereira. The closest is Tuluá, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Guadalajara de Buga

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south-west of Guadalajara de Buga

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

  2. 2

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  3. 3

    Pereira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  4. 4

    Palmira, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south of Guadalajara de Buga
  5. 5

    Buenaventura, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Guadalajara de Buga
  6. 6

    Tuluá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  7. 7

    Dosquebradas, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  8. 8

    Cartago, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  9. 9

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south of Guadalajara de Buga
  10. 10

    Calarcá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  11. 11

    Yumbo, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Guadalajara de Buga
  12. 12

    Chinchiná, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  13. 13

    Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga
  14. 14

    Florida, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south of Guadalajara de Buga
  15. 15

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km south of Guadalajara de Buga

A sample day: Guadalajara de Buga to Cali

  1. 08:30Leave Guadalajara de Buga
  2. 09:35Arrive in Cali (1 hr 5 min drive)
  3. 09:50Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 11:50Lunch
  5. 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 15:35Head back to Guadalajara de Buga
  7. 16:40Home in Guadalajara de Buga

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Guadalajara de Buga?
The best day trips from Guadalajara de Buga are Cali, Ibagué, Pereira, Palmira, Buenaventura. The closest is Tuluá, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Guadalajara de Buga?
Tuluá is the closest, 23 km north-east of Guadalajara de Buga, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Guadalajara de Buga?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Guadalajara de Buga: Tuluá (35 min), Palmira (45 min), Yumbo (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Guadalajara de Buga for a day out?
Cali is the largest city in day-trip range, 58 km south-west of Guadalajara de Buga and about 1 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Guadalajara de Buga?
For a weekend away from Guadalajara de Buga, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Chinchiná (143 km, 2 hr 15 min), Ibagué (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Santa Rosa de Cabal (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Dosquebradas (126 km, 2 hr). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Guadalajara de Buga?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chinchiná at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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