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Coello

Tolima Department, Colombia · South America

About Coello

Coello is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Ibagué, 34km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Coello is a town located in Tolima Department, Colombia. With a population of 9,887, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Coello 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 Coello to your route.

About Coello

The Ibagué Fault (Spanish: Falla de Ibagué) is a major dextral slightly oblique strike-slip fault in the department of Tolima in central Colombia. The fault has a total length of 123.9 kilometres (77.0 mi) and runs along an average east-northeast to west-southwest strike of 067.9 ± 11 cross-cutting the Central Ranges

Read more of the Colombian Andes. The fault is part of a regional shear zone and has been active in historical times, possibly associated with the 1825 Ibagué earthquake and an earthquake in 1942.

Read more on Wikipedia

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What are the best things to do in Coello?

Coello 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.

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Where is Coello located?

Coello is located in Tolima Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.4031 latitude, -75.2942 longitude.

What is the population of Coello?

Coello has a population of approximately 9,887 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
9,887
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Tolima Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.4031, -75.2942

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Coello

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

30 km · about 35 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.

34 km · about 40 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.

40 km · about 45 min 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.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Coello

  • 30 kmLa 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 Coello.

Ibagué

🇨🇴 Colombia

11 km awayPop. 529,635

Cajamarca

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 9,309

Laureles

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 1,910

Anaime

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 25,715

Rovira

🇨🇴 Colombia

19 km awayPop. 20,452

Payandé

🇨🇴 Colombia

25 km awayPop. 37,496

Valle de San Juan

🇨🇴 Colombia

30 km awayPop. 1,486

Anzoátegui

🇨🇴 Colombia

34 km awayPop. 2,229

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