The 11 Best Day Trips from El Tigre
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 Tigre, Venezuela, led by Barcelona, Ciudad Bolívar, Anaco. The closest is Cantaura, about 55 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from El Tigre at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 147 km N | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ciudad Bolívar | 115 km SE | 1 hr 50 min | Full-day trip |
| Anaco | 64 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Zaraza | 128 km NW | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Cantaura | 48 km N | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Punta de Mata | 114 km NE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Pariaguán | 51 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Aragua de Barcelona | 89 km NW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Soledad | 111 km SE | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Caicara | 125 km NE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| San Antonio | 149 km NE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from El Tigre
- 1
Barcelona, Venezuela
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km north of El Tigre4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Parque de Agua Kariña.
- 2
Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car115 km south-east of El Tigre3 hr 40 min round trip - 3
Anaco, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car64 km north of El Tigre2 hr 30 min round trip - 4
Zaraza, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-west of El Tigre4 hr round trip - 5
Cantaura, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car48 km north of El Tigre1 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Punta de Mata, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km north-east of El Tigre3 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Pariaguán, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car51 km west of El Tigre2 hr round trip - 8
Aragua de Barcelona, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of El Tigre2 hr 50 min round trip - 9
Soledad, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km south-east of El Tigre3 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Caicara, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km north-east of El Tigre3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
San Antonio, Venezuela
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of El Tigre4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: El Tigre to Barcelona
A realistic pace for Barcelona, 147 km from El Tigre. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave El Tigre
- 09:50Arrive in Barcelona (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Parque de Agua Kariña
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Barcelona
- 15:50Head back to El Tigre
- 18:10Home in El Tigre
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from El Tigre?
- The best day trips from El Tigre are Barcelona, Ciudad Bolívar, Anaco, Zaraza, Cantaura. The closest is Cantaura, about 55 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from El Tigre?
- Cantaura is the closest, 48 km north of El Tigre, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of El Tigre?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of El Tigre: Cantaura (55 min), Pariaguán (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near El Tigre for a day out?
- Barcelona is the largest city in day-trip range, 147 km north of El Tigre and about 2 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 Tigre?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is San Antonio at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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