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The 14 Best Day Trips from Caracas

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Caracas, Venezuela, led by Valencia, Maracay, Turmero. The closest is Los Teques, about 35 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Caracas at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Valencia128 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Maracay83 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Turmero71 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Santa Teresa del Tuy37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Los Teques24 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Guarenas28 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Guatire37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Guacara113 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Cúa36 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Lander39 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Ocumare del Tuy43 km S50 minHalf-day trip
San Juan de los Morros82 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
El Limón85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Charallave27 km S40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Caracas

  1. 1

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of Caracas4 hr round trip

    Known for Interpark.

    Also nearby: Puerto Cabello.

  2. 2

    Maracay, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Caracas2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Turmero, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-west of Caracas2 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Caracas1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Los Teques, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Caracas1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Guarenas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km east of Caracas1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Guatire, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Caracas1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Guacara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km west of Caracas3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Cúa, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south of Caracas1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Lander, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-east of Caracas1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south of Caracas1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km south-west of Caracas2 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    El Limón, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Caracas2 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Charallave, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km south of Caracas1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Caracas to Valencia

A realistic pace for Valencia, 128 km from Caracas. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Caracas
  2. 09:30Arrive in Valencia (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Interpark
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Valencia
  6. 15:30Head back to Caracas
  7. 17:30Home in Caracas

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Caracas?
The best day trips from Caracas are Valencia, Maracay, Turmero, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Los Teques. The closest is Los Teques, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Caracas?
Los Teques is the closest, 24 km south-west of Caracas, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Caracas?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Caracas: Los Teques (35 min), Charallave (40 min), Guarenas (40 min), Cúa (40 min), Santa Teresa del Tuy (45 min), Guatire (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Caracas for a day out?
Valencia is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km west of Caracas and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Caracas?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Valencia at 128 km, around 2 hr by car.

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