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The 9 Best Day Trips from Quibdó

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

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There are 9 good day trips from Quibdó, Colombia, led by Medellín, Pereira, Manizales. The closest is Caldas, about 1 hr 55 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Quibdó at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Medellín	135 km NE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Pereira	145 km SE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Manizales	145 km SE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Dosquebradas	145 km SE	2 hr 15 min	Long day or overnight
Cartago	134 km SE	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Caldas	122 km E	1 hr 55 min	Full-day trip
Chinchiná	141 km SE	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip
Santa Rosa de Cabal	147 km SE	2 hr 20 min	Long day or overnight
La Ceja	141 km E	2 hr 10 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Quibdó

1
Medellín, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Quibdó4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for El Hombre creador de energía.
Also nearby: Bello, Itagüí, Envigado, Sabaneta, La Estrella, Copacabana.
2
Pereira, Colombia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 30 min round trip
3
Manizales, Colombia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 30 min round trip
4
Dosquebradas, Colombia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 30 min round trip
5
Cartago, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 10 min round trip
6
Caldas, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Quibdó3 hr 50 min round trip
7
Chinchiná, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 20 min round trip
8
Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia
Long day or overnight
About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km south-east of Quibdó4 hr 40 min round trip
9
La Ceja, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of Quibdó4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Quibdó to Medellín

A realistic pace for Medellín, 135 km from Quibdó. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Quibdó
09:35Arrive in Medellín (2 hr 5 min drive)
09:50El Hombre creador de energía
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Medellín
15:35Head back to Quibdó
17:40Home in Quibdó

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Quibdó?: The best day trips from Quibdó are Medellín, Pereira, Manizales, Dosquebradas, Cartago. The closest is Caldas, about 1 hr 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Quibdó?: Caldas is the closest, 122 km east of Quibdó, roughly 1 hr 55 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Quibdó for a day out?: Medellín is the largest city in day-trip range, 135 km north-east of Quibdó and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Quibdó?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Santa Rosa de Cabal 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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