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Palestina

Caldas Department, Colombia · South America

About Palestina

Palestina sits on the route: 10 minutes from Chinchiná, 45km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Palestina is a town located in Caldas Department, Colombia. With a population of 13,560, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Palestina 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 Palestina to your route.

About Palestina

The Coffee Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto del Café or AeroCafé) is an under construction international airport in the town of Palestina, Caldas, Colombia. It is planned to replace La Nubia Airport, that currently serves the city of Manizales and the Colombian coffee growing axis region at large.

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Where is Palestina located?

Palestina is located in Caldas Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 5.0161 latitude, -75.6285 longitude.

What is the population of Palestina?

Palestina has a population of approximately 13,560 people, making it a town in Colombia.

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Quick Information

Population
13,560
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Caldas Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
5.0161, -75.6285

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

Police
123
Ambulance
123
Fire
123
Driving side
right
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Tags

South AmericaColombiaCaldas DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Palestina

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.

43 km · about 50 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.

45 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.

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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Palestina

  • 59 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 Palestina.

Chinchiná

🇨🇴 Colombia

5 km awayPop. 68,512

Villamaría

🇨🇴 Colombia

13 km awayPop. 35,302

Manizales

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 434,403

Marsella

🇨🇴 Colombia

15 km awayPop. 15,455

Santa Rosa de Cabal

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 57,928

San José

🇨🇴 Colombia

19 km awayPop. 1,724

Dosquebradas

🇨🇴 Colombia

20 km awayPop. 206,693

Belalcázar

🇨🇴 Colombia

21 km awayPop. 9,690

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