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The 13 Best Day Trips from Neiva

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 Neiva, Colombia, led by Cali, Palmira, Pitalito. The closest is Gigante, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Neiva at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cali149 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Palmira132 km NW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Pitalito147 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Santander de Quilichao134 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Espinal142 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Florida115 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Puerto Tejada131 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Pradera120 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Miranda111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
El Cerrito142 km NW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Belalcázar83 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Gigante67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Corinto112 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Neiva

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Neiva4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

    Also nearby: Jamundí, Piendamo.

  2. 2

    Palmira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Pitalito, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Neiva4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Espinal, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Neiva4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Florida, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Neiva3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pradera, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Neiva3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Miranda, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Neiva3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    El Cerrito, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Neiva4 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Belalcázar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Neiva2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Gigante, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Neiva2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Corinto, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km west of Neiva3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Neiva to Cali

A realistic pace for Cali, 149 km from Neiva. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Neiva
  2. 09:50Arrive in Cali (2 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 15:50Head back to Neiva
  7. 18:10Home in Neiva

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Neiva?
The best day trips from Neiva are Cali, Palmira, Pitalito, Santander de Quilichao, Espinal. The closest is Gigante, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Neiva?
Gigante is the closest, 67 km south-west of Neiva, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Neiva for a day out?
Cali is the largest city in day-trip range, 149 km west of Neiva and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Neiva?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cali 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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