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Marsella

Risaralda Department, Colombia · South America

About Marsella

Marsella sits on the route: 20 minutes from Belalcázar, 43km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Marsella is a town located in Risaralda Department, Colombia. With a population of 15,455, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Marsella 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 Marsella to your route.

About Marsella

"Marsella" is also the Spanish name of Marseille. Marsella or Marseille is a town and municipality in the Department of Risaralda in Colombia. About 30 km away from the capital Pereira. In 2023 the town had an estimated population of 17,208.

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Where is Marsella located?

Marsella is located in Risaralda Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.9372 latitude, -75.7378 longitude.

What is the population of Marsella?

Marsella has a population of approximately 15,455 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
15,455
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Risaralda Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.9372, -75.7378

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

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

4 notable places within an hour's 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.

38 km · about 45 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.

43 km · about 50 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

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.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Marsella

  • 54 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 Marsella.

Belalcázar

🇨🇴 Colombia

11 km awayPop. 9,690

Dosquebradas

🇨🇴 Colombia

13 km awayPop. 206,693

Pereira

🇨🇴 Colombia

14 km awayPop. 467,269

Palestina

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 13,560

Santa Rosa de Cabal

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 57,928

Chinchiná

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 68,512

La Virginia

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 25,900

San José

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 1,724

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