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The 15 Best Day Trips from Mosquera

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Mosquera, Colombia, led by Bogotá, Ibagué, Manizales. The closest is Facatativá, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Mosquera at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bogotá20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Ibagué112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Manizales147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Villavicencio93 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tunja134 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Facatativá18 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Zipaquirá43 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Chía25 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Girardot City78 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Fusagasugá44 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Espinal95 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cajicá33 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Chiquinquirá111 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Guaduas57 km NW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Acacías96 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Mosquera

  1. 1

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Mosquera1 hr round trip

    Known for Cerro de Monserrate.

  2. 2

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Mosquera3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Manizales, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Mosquera4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Villavicencio, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of Mosquera2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tunja, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km north-east of Mosquera4 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Facatativá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Mosquera50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Zipaquirá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km north-east of Mosquera1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chía, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km north-east of Mosquera1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Girardot City, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of Mosquera3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Fusagasugá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km south of Mosquera1 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Espinal, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km south-west of Mosquera3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Cajicá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north-east of Mosquera1 hr 20 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chiquinquirá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-east of Mosquera3 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Guaduas, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km north-west of Mosquera2 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Acacías, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of Mosquera3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Mosquera to Bogotá

A realistic pace for Bogotá, 20 km from Mosquera. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Mosquera
  2. 09:00Arrive in Bogotá (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Cerro de Monserrate
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogotá
  6. 15:00Head back to Mosquera
  7. 15:30Home in Mosquera

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Mosquera?
The best day trips from Mosquera are Bogotá, Ibagué, Manizales, Villavicencio, Tunja. The closest is Facatativá, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Mosquera?
Facatativá is the closest, 18 km north-west of Mosquera, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Mosquera?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Mosquera: Facatativá (25 min), Bogotá (30 min), Chía (40 min), Cajicá (40 min), Zipaquirá (50 min), Fusagasugá (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Mosquera for a day out?
Bogotá is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km south-east of Mosquera and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Mosquera?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Manizales at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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