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The 15 Best Day Trips from Anaco

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Anaco, Venezuela, led by Barcelona, Maturín, Cumaná. The closest is Cantaura, about 25 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Anaco at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Barcelona83 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Maturín145 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Cumaná119 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Puerto La Cruz89 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
El Tigre64 km S1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
San José de Guanipa69 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Zaraza95 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cantaura18 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Punta de Mata98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Lecherías88 km N1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Tucupido144 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Pariaguán71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Puerto Píritu94 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Aragua de Barcelona40 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Cumanacoa109 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Anaco

  1. 1

    Barcelona, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km north of Anaco2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Parque de Agua Kariña.

  2. 2

    Maturín, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km east of Anaco4 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cumaná, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km north of Anaco3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north of Anaco2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    El Tigre, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south of Anaco2 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    San José de Guanipa, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km south-east of Anaco2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Zaraza, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Anaco3 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Cantaura, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south-east of Anaco50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Punta de Mata, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Anaco3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Lecherías, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car88 km north of Anaco2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Tucupido, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km west of Anaco4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pariaguán, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Anaco2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Puerto Píritu, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km north-west of Anaco3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Aragua de Barcelona, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km west of Anaco1 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    Cumanacoa, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of Anaco3 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Anaco to Barcelona

A realistic pace for Barcelona, 83 km from Anaco. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Anaco
  2. 09:50Arrive in Barcelona (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Parque de Agua Kariña
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Barcelona
  6. 15:50Head back to Anaco
  7. 17:10Home in Anaco

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Anaco?
The best day trips from Anaco are Barcelona, Maturín, Cumaná, Puerto La Cruz, El Tigre. The closest is Cantaura, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Anaco?
Cantaura is the closest, 18 km south-east of Anaco, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Anaco?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Anaco: Cantaura (25 min), Aragua de Barcelona (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Anaco for a day out?
Barcelona is the largest city in day-trip range, 83 km north of Anaco and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Anaco?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Maturín at 145 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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