The 9 Best Day Trips from Tunja
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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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.
Built from 9 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Tunja
- 1
Bogotá, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of TunjaKnown for Cerro de Monserrate.
- 2
Yopal, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Tunja - 3
Zipaquirá, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south-west of Tunja - 4
Chía, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km south-west of Tunja - 5
Sogamoso, Colombia
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km east of Tunja - 6
Duitama, Colombia
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km north-east of Tunja - 7
Cajicá, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-west of Tunja - 8
Cimitarra, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-west of Tunja - 9
San Gil, Colombia
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north of Tunja
A sample day: Tunja to Bogotá
- 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.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Tunja?
- For a weekend away from Tunja, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Bogotá (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), San Gil (115 km, 1 hr 50 min), Chía (109 km, 1 hr 40 min), Yopal (109 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- 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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