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The 13 Best Day Trips from Rionegro

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 Rionegro, Colombia, led by Medellín, Manizales, Itagüí. The closest is Medellín, about 35 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Rionegro at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Medellín24 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Manizales122 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Itagüí25 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Dosquebradas150 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Envigado24 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Sabaneta27 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Caldas30 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Chinchiná133 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Santa Rosa de Cabal146 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Barbosa32 km N35 minHalf-day trip
Puerto Berrío114 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
La Estrella30 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Guaduas149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Rionegro

  1. 1

    Medellín, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-west of Rionegro1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for El Hombre creador de energía.

    Also nearby: Bello, Copacabana.

  2. 2

    Manizales, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km south of Rionegro3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Itagüí, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km west of Rionegro1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Dosquebradas, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south of Rionegro4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Envigado, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km west of Rionegro1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sabaneta, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km west of Rionegro1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Caldas, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Rionegro1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Chinchiná, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south of Rionegro4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of Rionegro4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Barbosa, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km north of Rionegro1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Puerto Berrío, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Rionegro3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    La Estrella, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Rionegro1 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Guaduas, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of Rionegro4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Rionegro to Medellín

A realistic pace for Medellín, 24 km from Rionegro. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Rionegro
  2. 09:05Arrive in Medellín (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20El Hombre creador de energía
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Medellín
  6. 15:05Head back to Rionegro
  7. 15:40Home in Rionegro

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Rionegro?
The best day trips from Rionegro are Medellín, Manizales, Itagüí, Dosquebradas, Envigado. The closest is Medellín, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Rionegro?
Medellín is the closest, 24 km north-west of Rionegro, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Rionegro?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Rionegro: Medellín (35 min), Envigado (35 min), Itagüí (40 min), Sabaneta (40 min), Caldas (35 min), La Estrella (35 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from Rionegro?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Dosquebradas at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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