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The 14 Best Day Trips from Zipaquirá

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Zipaquirá, Colombia, led by Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué. The closest is Chía, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zipaquirá at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Bogotá47 km S55 minHalf-day trip
Soacha55 km SW1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Ibagué148 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Villavicencio107 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Tunja92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Facatativá45 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Madrid43 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Mosquera43 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Chía19 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Funza41 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Sogamoso141 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Girardot City120 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Duitama140 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Fusagasugá86 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Zipaquirá

  1. 1

    Bogotá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km south of Zipaquirá1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Cerro de Monserrate.

    Also nearby: Kennedy.

  2. 2

    Soacha, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south-west of Zipaquirá2 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ibagué, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Zipaquirá4 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Villavicencio, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Zipaquirá3 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Tunja, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Zipaquirá2 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Facatativá, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south-west of Zipaquirá1 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Madrid, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-west of Zipaquirá1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Mosquera, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south-west of Zipaquirá1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Chía, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of Zipaquirá1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Funza, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Zipaquirá1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Sogamoso, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km north-east of Zipaquirá4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Girardot City, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Zipaquirá3 hr 50 min round trip
  13. 13

    Duitama, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car140 km north-east of Zipaquirá4 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Fusagasugá, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Zipaquirá2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Zipaquirá to Bogotá

A realistic pace for Bogotá, 47 km from Zipaquirá. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zipaquirá
  2. 09:25Arrive in Bogotá (55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Cerro de Monserrate
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Bogotá
  6. 15:25Head back to Zipaquirá
  7. 16:20Home in Zipaquirá

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zipaquirá?
The best day trips from Zipaquirá are Bogotá, Soacha, Ibagué, Villavicencio, Tunja. The closest is Chía, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zipaquirá?
Chía is the closest, 19 km south of Zipaquirá, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zipaquirá?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Zipaquirá: Chía (30 min), Funza (45 min), Madrid (50 min), Mosquera (50 min), Facatativá (50 min), Bogotá (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Zipaquirá for a day out?
Bogotá is the largest city in day-trip range, 47 km south of Zipaquirá and about 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zipaquirá?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Ibagué at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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