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The 12 Best Day Trips from Cúa

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Cúa, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Maracay. The closest is Lander, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cúa at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Caracas36 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Valencia122 km W1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Maracay79 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Turmero65 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Santa Teresa del Tuy25 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Los Teques27 km NW40 minHalf-day trip
Guarenas45 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Guatire51 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Guacara109 km W1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Lander20 km E30 minHalf-day trip
San Juan de los Morros59 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Valle de La Pascua142 km SE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Cúa

  1. 1

    Caracas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km north of Cúa1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Abra Solar.

    Also nearby: Petare, Baruta.

  2. 2

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of Cúa3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Interpark.

    Also nearby: Puerto Cabello.

  3. 3

    Maracay, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km west of Cúa3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Turmero, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km west of Cúa2 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of Cúa1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Los Teques, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km north-west of Cúa1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Guarenas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km north-east of Cúa1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Guatire, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km north-east of Cúa2 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Guacara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km west of Cúa3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Lander, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km east of Cúa1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of Cúa2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-east of Cúa4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cúa to Caracas

A realistic pace for Caracas, 36 km from Cúa. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Cúa
  2. 09:10Arrive in Caracas (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Abra Solar
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
  6. 15:10Head back to Cúa
  7. 15:50Home in Cúa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cúa?
The best day trips from Cúa are Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, Turmero, Santa Teresa del Tuy. The closest is Lander, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cúa?
Lander is the closest, 20 km east of Cúa, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Cúa?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Cúa: Lander (30 min), Santa Teresa del Tuy (40 min), Los Teques (40 min), Caracas (40 min), Guarenas (50 min), Guatire (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Cúa for a day out?
Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 36 km north of Cúa and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cúa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Valle de La Pascua at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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