The 11 Best Day Trips from El Limón
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from El Limón, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Turmero. The closest is Turmero, about 30 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from El Limón at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 85 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Valencia | 43 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Turmero | 19 km SE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 106 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Los Teques | 65 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Guarenas | 112 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Guatire | 121 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| San Felipe | 122 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Guacara | 28 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Lander | 103 km E | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Puerto Cabello | 46 km NW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from El Limón
- 1
Caracas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of El Limón2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Abra Solar.
Also nearby: Petare, Baruta, Cúa, Ocumare del Tuy.
- 2
Valencia, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of El Limón1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Interpark.
- 3
Turmero, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south-east of El Limón1 hr round trip - 4
Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of El Limón3 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Los Teques, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car65 km east of El Limón2 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Guarenas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of El Limón3 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Guatire, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km east of El Limón3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
San Felipe, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km west of El Limón3 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Guacara, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km west of El Limón1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Lander, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car103 km east of El Limón3 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km north-west of El Limón1 hr 50 min round trip
A sample day trip: El Limón to Caracas
A realistic pace for Caracas, 85 km from El Limón. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave El Limón
- 09:50Arrive in Caracas (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Abra Solar
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
- 15:50Head back to El Limón
- 17:10Home in El Limón
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from El Limón?
- The best day trips from El Limón are Caracas, Valencia, Turmero, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Los Teques. The closest is Turmero, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from El Limón?
- Turmero is the closest, 19 km south-east of El Limón, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of El Limón?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of El Limón: Turmero (30 min), Guacara (40 min), Valencia (50 min), Puerto Cabello (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near El Limón for a day out?
- Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 85 km east of El Limón 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 El Limón?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Felipe at 122 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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