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The 15 Best Day Trips from Palmira

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 Palmira, Colombia, led by Cali, Neiva, Popayán. The closest is Yumbo, about 30 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 Palmira at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cali27 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Neiva132 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Popayán127 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Buenaventura89 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tuluá62 km N1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cartago141 km N2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Guadalajara de Buga40 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Santander de Quilichao62 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Calarcá132 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Yumbo21 km W30 minHalf-day trip
Florida25 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Puerto Tejada37 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Jamundí40 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Piendamo103 km S1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Sevilla91 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Palmira

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south-west of Palmira1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

  2. 2

    Neiva, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-east of Palmira4 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Popayán, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south of Palmira4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Buenaventura, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Palmira2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tuluá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north of Palmira2 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Cartago, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north of Palmira4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of Palmira1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Palmira2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Calarcá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Palmira4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Yumbo, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Palmira1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Florida, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of Palmira1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south of Palmira1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Jamundí, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Palmira1 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Piendamo, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km south of Palmira3 hr 10 min round trip
  15. 15

    Sevilla, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north-east of Palmira2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Palmira to Cali

A realistic pace for Cali, 27 km from Palmira. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Palmira
  2. 09:10Arrive in Cali (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 15:10Head back to Palmira
  7. 15:50Home in Palmira

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Palmira?
The best day trips from Palmira are Cali, Neiva, Popayán, Buenaventura, Tuluá. The closest is Yumbo, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Palmira?
Yumbo is the closest, 21 km west of Palmira, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Palmira?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Palmira: Yumbo (30 min), Florida (40 min), Cali (40 min), Puerto Tejada (45 min), Guadalajara de Buga (45 min), Jamundí (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Palmira for a day out?
Cali is the largest city in day-trip range, 27 km south-west of Palmira 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 Palmira?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cartago at 141 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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