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Murillo

Tolima Department, Colombia · South America

About Murillo

Murillo sits on the route: 25 minutes from Líbano, 44km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Murillo is a town located in Tolima Department, Colombia. With a population of 1,860, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Murillo 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 Murillo to your route.

About Murillo

Murillo is a town and municipality in the Tolima department of Colombia. The population of the municipality was 4,953 as of the 2005 census, 1,569 who lived within the town of Murillo, the remainder in rural areas of the municipality. Murillo is 144 km from the provincial capital, Ibagué. The municipality is bordered

Read more on the north by Villahermosa, on the south by Santa Isabel, in the east by Líbano, and to the west by the Departments of Caldas and Risaralda. Murillo is the highest town in the department of Tolima with an altitude of 2950 m above sea level. The western border of the municipality includes the peaks of Nevado del Ruiz, Nevado El Cisne, and Nevado Santa Isabel.

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What are the best things to do in Murillo?

Murillo 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 Murillo located?

Murillo is located in Tolima Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.8739 latitude, -75.1715 longitude.

What is the population of Murillo?

Murillo has a population of approximately 1,860 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
1,860
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Tolima Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.8739, -75.1715

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

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

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

44 km · about 50 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.

52 km · about 60 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.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Murillo

  • 60 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 Murillo.

Líbano

🇨🇴 Colombia

13 km awayPop. 39,459

Villahermosa

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 4,155

Santa Isabel

🇨🇴 Colombia

20 km away

Junín

🇨🇴 Colombia

20 km awayPop. 11,158

Herveo

🇨🇴 Colombia

23 km awayPop. 7,893

Casabianca

🇨🇴 Colombia

24 km awayPop. 6,639

Frías

🇨🇴 Colombia

25 km awayPop. 1,215

Anzoátegui

🇨🇴 Colombia

28 km awayPop. 2,229

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