PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
C
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Calarcá
South AmericaColombiaQuindío Department

Calarcá

Quindío Department, Colombia · South America

About Calarcá

Calarcá works well as a base: 5 minutes from Armenia, 21km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Calarcá is a town located in Quindío Department, Colombia. With a population of 79,569, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Calarcá sits in Colombia, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Bogota time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Calarcá to your route.

About Calarcá

Calarcá is a municipality in the eastern part of the department of Quindío, Colombia. It is located 4 km east of the departmental capital Armenia. Its nickname is La Villa del Cacique in homage of its writers. The city was founded in 1886 by Segundo Henao and Román María Valencia during the time of colonization by

Read more people from Antioquia. It is the second most populated city in Quindío, after Armenia. In 2023, Calarcá had an estimated population of 75,979. Located along the Colombian coffee growing axis, it was made part of the "Coffee Cultural Landscape" UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Calarcá

Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.

Filter presets

Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.

Booking.comExpediaTripAdvisorHotels.comAgodaAirbnb

Compare before you book!

Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Calarcá.

Explore the Area

Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Calarcá.

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Calarcá?

Calarcá offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

How do I plan a road trip to Calarcá?

Plan your road trip to Calarcá with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Calarcá as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Where is Calarcá located?

Calarcá is located in Quindío Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.5295 latitude, -75.6409 longitude.

What is the population of Calarcá?

Calarcá has a population of approximately 79,569 people, making it a town in Colombia.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Calarcá as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.

Start Road Trip

What's Nearby?

Discover destinations like Tinder

Swipe through stunning destinations near Calarcá. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
79,569
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Quindío Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.5295, -75.6409

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
Full driving guide for Colombia

Tags

South AmericaColombiaQuindío DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Calarcá

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Colombian Coffee Triangle (Eje Cafetero)

A UNESCO Cultural Landscape of rolling coffee plantations, colorful haciendas, and traditional Paisa towns in the heart of Colombia's coffee country.

4 km · about 5 min drive

tunnel

La Línea Tunnel

At 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Salento

A colorful coffee town with balconied colonial houses and the gateway to the Cocora Valley, in the heart of Colombia's coffee-growing region.

14 km · about 25 min drive

natural wonder

Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora)

A dramatic valley in the coffee region filled with towering wax palms reaching 60 meters, the tallest palm trees in the world and Colombia's national tree.

21 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Calarcá

  • Right hereLa Línea TunnelAt 8.65 km, the longest road tunnel in South America, burrowing beneath the 3,300 m La Línea pass to link Calarcá and Cajamarca across the Cordillera Central.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Calarcá.

Armenia

🇨🇴 Colombia

4 km awayPop. 304,314

Circasia

🇨🇴 Colombia

10 km awayPop. 27,135

Montenegro

🇨🇴 Colombia

13 km awayPop. 41,996

Salento

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 4,135

Córdoba

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 4,063

Filandia

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 6,851

Quimbaya

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 35,350

La Tebaida

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 27,098

Plan a Road Trip from Calarcá

Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.

Start Planning
PYRT

The ultimate road trip planning platform. Discover 150,000+ destinations worldwide, plan scenic routes, and create unforgettable adventures.

Inspiration

  • Discover Trips
  • Travel Guides
  • Community

The Product

  • Calendar Planner
  • Integrations
  • How It Works
  • Collaboration Mode
  • Get the App
  • Merchandise: PYRT Supply Co.
  • Become a Creator
  • Trip Marketplace

Plan Your Trip

  • Road Trip Planner
  • Famous Routes
  • Planners by Country
  • Best Road Trip Planner App
  • Discover Road Trips
  • Events
  • Travel Guides
  • How It Works
  • My Trips
  • Community Groups

Company

  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Support
  • Contact Us
  • Sign In
  • Create Account

© 2026 Plan Your Road Trips. All rights reserved.

•[email protected]
Data sources:GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)•Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA)•Mapbox•Photography: George Lawrence