Transport
How to get to Puerto Triunfo, Doradal and Hacienda Nápoles
Doradal sits right on the Medellín-Bogotá highway, so getting there is simple. The route depends on where you start.
| From | Distance | Car | Bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medellín | 173-180 km (107-112 mi) | ~3-3.5 h | ~3.5-4.5 h (Terminal del Norte) |
| Bogotá | ~240-250 km (150-155 mi) | ~4.5-6 h | ~6-7 h (Terminal Salitre) |
| La Dorada (Caldas) | ~70-76 km | ~1-1.5 h | No confirmed direct route |
Sources: Transoriente, horariodebuses.com.co, redBus, yotellevo.net and distancias.himmera.com (checked October 18, 2026). Approximate times; the highway has mountain stretches and roadworks.
By car or private transfer
With a car you can combine everything at your own pace, and if you stay at one of the park's official hotels, your car enters Hacienda Nápoles free. Flying into Medellín? Rent at the airport or book a fixed-price transfer.
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By bus
From Medellín, Coomotor, Rápido Ochoa, Expreso Brasilia, Omega and Transoriente run to the Doradal terminal. From Bogotá, buses leave Terminal Salitre (for example Rápido Ochoa and Expreso Brasilia). Buses can also drop you at the Río Claro entrance (km 152).
No time to plan? Hacienda Nápoles and Río Claro tours include transport. Going independently? Pick one of the hotels in Doradal (or those closest to the park), check the Doradal weather and choose an itinerary. Confused by "Doradal Caldas"? Doradal is in Antioquia.
Where to sleep when you arrive
Arriving by night bus? A hotel near the Doradal terminal (like Buddha Mystic) saves you a transfer.
- Hotel Buddha Mystic By Del Toro: 3-star, close to the bus station; A/C and Wi-Fi. No elevator. 8.1/10
- Hotel Mass Luxury: Central, with air conditioning, 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi. 9.4/10
- Hotel Puerto Triunfo: One of the most-booked hotels in Doradal; guests praise the pool and breakfast. 8.3/10
- Hotel Inversiones Nápoles: On the highway, with pool, bar and large parking lot; also offers glamping-style cabins (per its website). 8.3/10
Full comparisons: hotels in Doradal, near Hacienda Nápoles, with a pool, budget
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Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.