PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
PYRTPlan Your Road Trips
Create TripMy TripsCommunityMerchandise
P
Destinations
Home›Destinations›Payandé
South AmericaColombiaTolima Department

Payandé

Tolima Department, Colombia · South America

About Payandé

Payandé sits on the route: 20 minutes from Valle de San Juan, 58km from Cocora Valley (Valle de Cocora).

Payandé is a town located in Tolima Department, Colombia. With a population of 37,496, it is an important destination in South America.

On a road trip, Payandé 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 Payandé to your route.

About Payandé

Pithecellobium dulce, commonly known as Manila tamarind, Madras thorn, monkeypod tree or camachile, is a species of flowering plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the Pacific Coast and adjacent highlands of Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. It is also sometimes known as monkeypod,

Read more but that name is also used for several other plants, including Samanea saman. It is an introduced species and extensively naturalized in the Caribbean and Florida, as well as the Philippines and Guam via the Manila galleons. It has also been introduced to Cambodia, Thailand and South Asia, It is considered an invasive species in Hawaii.

Read more on Wikipedia

Where to Stay in Payandé

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 Payandé.

Explore the Area

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

Loading map...
Open in Google Maps

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best things to do in Payandé?

Payandé 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 Payandé?

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

Where is Payandé located?

Payandé is located in Tolima Department, Colombia, South America. The coordinates are 4.2975 latitude, -75.0967 longitude.

What is the population of Payandé?

Payandé has a population of approximately 37,496 people, making it a town in Colombia.

Plan a Road Trip

Add to your itinerary

Start planning your road trip with Payandé 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 Payandé. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.

Explore now

Quick Information

Population
37,496
Continent
South America
Country
Colombia
Region
Tolima Department
Timezone
America/Bogota
Coordinates
4.2975, -75.0967

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Colombia

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

Tags

South AmericaColombiaTolima DepartmentTown

Worth the detour from Payandé

2 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.

55 km · about 65 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Payandé

  • 55 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 Payandé.

Valle de San Juan

🇨🇴 Colombia

11 km awayPop. 1,486

Chicoral

🇨🇴 Colombia

16 km awayPop. 14,686

Rovira

🇨🇴 Colombia

17 km awayPop. 20,452

San Luis

🇨🇴 Colombia

18 km awayPop. 4,184

Ibagué

🇨🇴 Colombia

19 km awayPop. 529,635

Doima

🇨🇴 Colombia

20 km awayPop. 2,808

Coello

🇨🇴 Colombia

22 km awayPop. 769

Coello

🇨🇴 Colombia

25 km awayPop. 9,887

Plan a Road Trip from Payandé

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