Day trip from Buenaventura to Cartago
Cartago lies 177 km (110 mi) north-east of Buenaventura, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 177 km (110 mi) apart, Cartago is a realistic day trip from Buenaventura: about 2 h 53 min each way by road.
| Buenaventura | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 432,385 | 134,972 |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) | 722 m (2,369 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 764501–764517 | 762021–762027 |
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Common questions
How far is Cartago from Buenaventura?
177 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buenaventura; by road roughly 216 km (134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buenaventura to Cartago by road?
About 2 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buenaventura and Cartago?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.