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The 15 Best Day Trips from Tuluá

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 Tuluá, Colombia, led by Cali, Ibagué, Pereira. The closest is Guadalajara de Buga, 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 Tuluá at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cali81 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Ibagué117 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Pereira98 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Manizales133 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Palmira62 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Buenaventura95 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Dosquebradas102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Cartago80 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Guadalajara de Buga23 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Santander de Quilichao124 km S1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Calarcá79 km NE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Yumbo65 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Chinchiná119 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Santa Rosa de Cabal108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Espinal146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Tuluá

  1. 1

    Cali, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-west of Tuluá2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Mano de la Resistencia del Paro.

  2. 2

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Tuluá3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Pereira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km north-east of Tuluá3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Manizales, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km north-east of Tuluá4 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Palmira, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south of Tuluá2 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Buenaventura, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Tuluá3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Dosquebradas, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Tuluá3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Cartago, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Tuluá2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Guadalajara de Buga, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south-west of Tuluá1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Santander de Quilichao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south of Tuluá3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Calarcá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km north-east of Tuluá3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Yumbo, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Tuluá2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Chinchiná, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north-east of Tuluá3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Santa Rosa de Cabal, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Tuluá3 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Espinal, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Tuluá4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tuluá to Cali

A realistic pace for Cali, 81 km from Tuluá. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Tuluá
  2. 09:45Arrive in Cali (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Mano de la Resistencia del Paro
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cali
  6. 15:45Head back to Tuluá
  7. 17:00Home in Tuluá

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tuluá?
The best day trips from Tuluá are Cali, Ibagué, Pereira, Manizales, Palmira. The closest is Guadalajara de Buga, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tuluá?
Guadalajara de Buga is the closest, 23 km south-west of Tuluá, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tuluá?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Tuluá: Guadalajara de Buga (35 min).
What is the biggest city near Tuluá for a day out?
Cali is the largest city in day-trip range, 81 km south-west of Tuluá and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tuluá?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Espinal at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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