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The 14 Best Day Trips from La Concepción

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

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There are 14 good day trips from La Concepción, Venezuela, led by Maracaibo, Cabimas, Ciudad Ojeda. The closest is Maracaibo, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from La Concepción at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Maracaibo25 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Cabimas49 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Ciudad Ojeda74 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Maicao95 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Machiques100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Concepción28 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
La Villa del Rosario61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
San Timoteo125 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Mara26 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Mene Grande132 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
San Rafael40 km N45 minHalf-day trip
Lagunillas83 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
San Juan del Cesar128 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Barrancas111 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from La Concepción

  1. 1

    Maracaibo, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of La Concepción1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Aquaventura Park.

    Also nearby: Los Puertos de Altagracia.

  2. 2

    Cabimas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km south-east of La Concepción1 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-east of La Concepción2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Maicao, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of La Concepción3 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Machiques, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of La Concepción3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Concepción, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of La Concepción1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of La Concepción2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    San Timoteo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of La Concepción3 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Santa Cruz de Mara, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of La Concepción1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Mene Grande, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-east of La Concepción4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    San Rafael, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north of La Concepción1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Lagunillas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south-east of La Concepción2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    San Juan del Cesar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km west of La Concepción4 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Barrancas, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of La Concepción3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: La Concepción to Maracaibo

A realistic pace for Maracaibo, 25 km from La Concepción. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from La Concepción?
The best day trips from La Concepción are Maracaibo, Cabimas, Ciudad Ojeda, Maicao, Machiques. The closest is Maracaibo, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from La Concepción?
Maracaibo is the closest, 25 km east of La Concepción, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of La Concepción?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of La Concepción: Maracaibo (40 min), Santa Cruz de Mara (40 min), Concepción (40 min), San Rafael (45 min), Cabimas (55 min).
How far is too far for a day trip from La Concepción?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Mene Grande at 132 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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