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
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cali | 149 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Palmira | 132 km NW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pitalito | 147 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Santander de Quilichao | 134 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Espinal | 142 km N | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Florida | 115 km W | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Puerto Tejada | 131 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Pradera | 120 km NW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Miranda | 111 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| El Cerrito | 142 km NW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Belalcázar | 83 km W | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Gigante | 67 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Corinto | 112 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Neiva
- 1
Cali, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km west of Neiva4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.
Also nearby: Jamundí, Piendamo.
- 2
Palmira, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip - 3
Pitalito, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-west of Neiva4 hr 40 min round trip - 4
Santander de Quilichao, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car134 km west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Espinal, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north of Neiva4 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Florida, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km west of Neiva3 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Puerto Tejada, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km west of Neiva4 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Pradera, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Neiva3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Miranda, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Neiva3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
El Cerrito, Colombia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km north-west of Neiva4 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Belalcázar, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Neiva2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Gigante, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Neiva2 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Corinto, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 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.
- 07:30Leave Neiva
- 09:50Arrive in Cali (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
- 15:50Head back to Neiva
- 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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