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The 14 Best Day Trips from Popayán

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Popayán, Colombia, led by Cali, Palmira, Pitalito. The closest is Piendamo, about 35 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Popayán at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cali111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Palmira127 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Pitalito90 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Santander de Quilichao65 km N1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Yumbo128 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Mocoa143 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Florida107 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Puerto Tejada91 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Jamundí92 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Piendamo24 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Miranda100 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
El Cerrito143 km N2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Patía64 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Belalcázar75 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Popayán

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Popayán3 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

    Also nearby: Pradera.

  2. 2

    Palmira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km north of Popayán4 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Pitalito, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km south-east of Popayán2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north of Popayán2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Yumbo, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km north of Popayán4 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Mocoa, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south of Popayán4 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Florida, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km north-east of Popayán3 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Puerto Tejada, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km north of Popayán2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Jamundí, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north of Popayán2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Piendamo, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north of Popayán1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Miranda, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Popayán3 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    El Cerrito, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north of Popayán4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Patía, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Popayán2 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Belalcázar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km east of Popayán2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Popayán to Cali

A realistic pace for Cali, 111 km from Popayán. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Popayán
  2. 09:15Arrive in Cali (1 hr 45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 15:15Head back to Popayán
  7. 17:00Home in Popayán

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Popayán?
The best day trips from Popayán are Cali, Palmira, Pitalito, Santander de Quilichao, Yumbo. The closest is Piendamo, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Popayán?
Piendamo is the closest, 24 km north of Popayán, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Popayán?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Popayán: Piendamo (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Popayán for a day out?
Cali is the largest city in day-trip range, 111 km north of Popayán and about 1 hr 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Popayán?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is El Cerrito 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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