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The 12 Best Day Trips from Lander

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 Lander, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Maracay. The closest is Cúa, about 30 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 Lander at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Caracas39 km NW45 minHalf-day trip
Valencia142 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Maracay98 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Petare35 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Turmero85 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Guarenas33 km N40 minHalf-day trip
Guatire37 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Guacara129 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Cúa20 km W30 minHalf-day trip
San Juan de los Morros78 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Valle de La Pascua132 km SE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
El Limón103 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Lander

  1. 1

    Caracas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-west of Lander1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Abra Solar.

    Also nearby: Los Teques, Baruta.

  2. 2

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km west of Lander4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Interpark.

    Also nearby: Puerto Cabello.

  3. 3

    Maracay, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km west of Lander3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Petare, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north of Lander1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Turmero, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km west of Lander2 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Guarenas, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km north of Lander1 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Guatire, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km north-east of Lander1 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Guacara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km west of Lander4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Cúa, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km west of Lander1 hr round trip
  10. 10

    San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km south-west of Lander3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Valle de La Pascua, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km south-east of Lander4 hr 10 min round trip
  12. 12

    El Limón, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car103 km west of Lander3 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Lander to Caracas

A realistic pace for Caracas, 39 km from Lander. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Lander
  2. 09:15Arrive in Caracas (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Abra Solar
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
  6. 15:15Head back to Lander
  7. 16:00Home in Lander

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Lander?
The best day trips from Lander are Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, Petare, Turmero. The closest is Cúa, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Lander?
Cúa is the closest, 20 km west of Lander, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Lander?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Lander: Cúa (30 min), Guarenas (40 min), Petare (40 min), Guatire (45 min), Caracas (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Lander for a day out?
Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 39 km north-west of Lander and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Lander?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Valencia 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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