Cities Near Ipiales
Cities near Ipiales, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Tulcán, Pasto, Ibarra. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Ipiales, Colombia is Tulcán, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 18 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulcán | 5 mi / 9 km | 18 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Pasto | 37 mi / 59 km | 1 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ibarra | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tutamandahostel | 92 mi / 148 km | 2 hr 9 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tumaco | 104 mi / 167 km | 2 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santo Domingo de los Colorados | 130 mi / 209 km | 3 hr 1 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Pitalito | 131 mi / 210 km | 3 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Popayán | 132 mi / 213 km | 3 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Latacunga | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 14 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Esmeraldas | 139 mi / 224 km | 3 hr 15 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Ipiales
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Tulcán, Pasto, Ibarra, Tutamandahostel. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Ipiales
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Tumaco, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Pitalito, Popayán, Latacunga. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Ipiales include Tulcán, Pasto, Ibarra, Tutamandahostel, Tumaco. The closest is Tulcán, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Tulcán
- → Best time to visit Pasto
- → Best time to visit Ibarra
- → Best time to visit Tutamandahostel
- → Best time to visit Tumaco
- → Best time to visit Santo Domingo de los Colorados
- → Best time to visit Pitalito
- → Best time to visit Popayán
- → Best time to visit Latacunga
- → Best time to visit Esmeraldas