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The 9 Best Day Trips from Tunja

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 Tunja, Colombia, led by Bogotá, Yopal, Zipaquirá. The closest is Duitama, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tunja at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Bogotá	131 km SW	2 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Yopal	109 km E	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Zipaquirá	92 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Chía	109 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Sogamoso	51 km E	1 hr	Half-day trip
Duitama	47 km NE	55 min	Half-day trip
Cajicá	102 km SW	1 hr 35 min	Full-day trip
Cimitarra	108 km NW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
San Gil	115 km N	1 hr 50 min	Full-day trip

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

The best day trips from Tunja

1
Bogotá, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Tunja4 hr 10 min round trip
Known for Cerro de Monserrate.
Also nearby: Kennedy, Soacha, Facatativá, Madrid, Mosquera, Funza.
2
Yopal, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Tunja3 hr 20 min round trip
3
Zipaquirá, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Tunja2 hr 50 min round trip
4
Chía, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Tunja3 hr 20 min round trip
5
Sogamoso, Colombia
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car51 km east of Tunja2 hr round trip
6
Duitama, Colombia
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car47 km north-east of Tunja1 hr 50 min round trip
7
Cajicá, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Tunja3 hr 10 min round trip
8
Cimitarra, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Tunja3 hr 20 min round trip
9
San Gil, Colombia
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Tunja3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tunja to Bogotá

A realistic pace for Bogotá, 131 km from Tunja. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

07:30Leave Tunja
09:35Arrive in Bogotá (2 hr 5 min drive)
09:50Cerro de Monserrate
11:50Lunch
13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogotá
15:35Head back to Tunja
17:40Home in Tunja

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tunja?: The best day trips from Tunja are Bogotá, Yopal, Zipaquirá, Chía, Sogamoso. The closest is Duitama, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tunja?: Duitama is the closest, 47 km north-east of Tunja, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tunja?: 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Tunja: Duitama (55 min), Sogamoso (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Tunja for a day out?: Bogotá is the largest city in day-trip range, 131 km south-west of Tunja 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 Tunja?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bogotá at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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