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How to get fromPopayán to Caño Cristalesby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Popayán to Caño Cristales by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Pitalitobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pitalito to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    12h 5m
    $76–97

  2. Drive  452.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Popayán to Caño Cristalescar car 452.5 km
    9h 23m
    $54–78

  3. Bus, taxi via Pitalito

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Popayán to Pitalitobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal de Pitalito to Terminal de Transportes de Florenciabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal de Transportes de Florencia to San Vicente del Caguánbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from San Vicente del Caguán to Caño Cristalestaxi taxi
    13h 5m
    $87–108

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  • Distance: 464.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Popayán, Colombia and Caño Cristales, Meta, Colombia?

There is no direct connection from Popayán to Caño Cristales. However, you can take the bus to Pitalito, take the bus to Terminal de Transportes de Florencia, take the bus to San Vicente del Caguán, then take the taxi to Caño Cristales. Alternatively, you can drive from Popayán to Caño Cristales in around 9h 23m.

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