The 15 Best Day Trips from Cumaná

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Cumaná, Venezuela, led by Barcelona, Maturín, Puerto La Cruz. The closest is Puerto La Cruz, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Cumaná

  1. 1

    Barcelona, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Cumaná

    Known for Parque de Agua Kariña.

  2. 2

    Maturín, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Cumaná
  3. 3

    Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km south-west of Cumaná
  4. 4

    Porlamar, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north-east of Cumaná
  5. 5

    Carúpano, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km east of Cumaná
  6. 6

    Anaco, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car119 km south of Cumaná
  7. 7

    San Juan Bautista, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car66 km north-east of Cumaná
  8. 8

    Cantaura, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Cumaná
  9. 9

    Pampatar, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car73 km north-east of Cumaná
  10. 10

    Punta de Mata, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car106 km south-east of Cumaná
  11. 11

    Lecherías, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Cumaná
  12. 12

    Caripito, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km east of Cumaná
  13. 13

    Cariaco, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km east of Cumaná
  14. 14

    Puerto Píritu, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-west of Cumaná
  15. 15

    La Asunción, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Cumaná

A sample day: Cumaná to Barcelona

  1. 08:30Leave Cumaná
  2. 09:45Arrive in Barcelona (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Parque de Agua Kariña
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Barcelona
  6. 15:45Head back to Cumaná
  7. 17:00Home in Cumaná

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cumaná?
The best day trips from Cumaná are Barcelona, Maturín, Puerto La Cruz, Porlamar, Carúpano. The closest is Puerto La Cruz, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cumaná?
Puerto La Cruz is the closest, 57 km south-west of Cumaná, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cumaná for a day out?
Barcelona is the largest city in day-trip range, 66 km south-west of Cumaná and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from Cumaná?
For a weekend away from Cumaná, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Maturín (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Cantaura (130 km, 2 hr), Caripito (124 km, 1 hr 55 min), Anaco (119 km, 1 hr 50 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from Cumaná?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Maturín at 135 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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