The 7 Best Day Trips from Ciudad Bolívar
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 7 good day trips from Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela, led by Ciudad Guayana, El Tigre, Upata. The closest is Ciudad Piar, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ciudad Bolívar at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Guayana | 103 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| El Tigre | 115 km NW | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Upata | 126 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| San José de Guanipa | 109 km NW | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Ciudad Piar | 79 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Temblador | 139 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| La Paragua | 145 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ciudad Bolívar
- 1
Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km east of Ciudad Bolívar3 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Árbol Navideño del Ítalo.
- 2
El Tigre, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-west of Ciudad Bolívar3 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Upata, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of Ciudad Bolívar4 hr round trip - 4
San José de Guanipa, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-west of Ciudad Bolívar3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Ciudad Piar, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Ciudad Bolívar3 hr round trip - 6
Temblador, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Ciudad Bolívar4 hr 20 min round trip - 7
La Paragua, Venezuela
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south of Ciudad Bolívar4 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ciudad Bolívar to Ciudad Guayana
A realistic pace for Ciudad Guayana, 103 km from Ciudad Bolívar. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Ciudad Bolívar
- 09:05Arrive in Ciudad Guayana (1 hr 35 min drive)
- 09:20Árbol Navideño del Ítalo
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Ciudad Guayana
- 15:05Head back to Ciudad Bolívar
- 16:40Home in Ciudad Bolívar
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ciudad Bolívar?
- The best day trips from Ciudad Bolívar are Ciudad Guayana, El Tigre, Upata, San José de Guanipa, Ciudad Piar. The closest is Ciudad Piar, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ciudad Bolívar?
- Ciudad Piar is the closest, 79 km south of Ciudad Bolívar, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near Ciudad Bolívar for a day out?
- Ciudad Guayana is the largest city in day-trip range, 103 km east of Ciudad Bolívar and about 1 hr 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ciudad Bolívar?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is La Paragua 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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