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The 13 Best Day Trips from Machiques

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Machiques, Venezuela, led by Maracaibo, Valledupar, Cabimas. The closest is La Villa del Rosario, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Machiques at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Maracaibo122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Valledupar89 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Cabimas126 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Ciudad Ojeda136 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
San Carlos del Zulia136 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
La Concepción100 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Concepción102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
La Villa del Rosario39 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
San Rafael135 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Agustín Codazzi75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Lagunillas142 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Bosconia147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
San Juan del Cesar93 km NW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Machiques

  1. 1

    Maracaibo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Machiques3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for Aquaventura Park.

    Also nearby: Los Puertos de Altagracia, Santa Cruz de Mara.

  2. 2

    Valledupar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-west of Machiques2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Cabimas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km east of Machiques4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km east of Machiques4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-east of Machiques4 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    La Concepción, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km north-east of Machiques3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    Concepción, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Machiques3 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km north-east of Machiques1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    San Rafael, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km north-east of Machiques4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Agustín Codazzi, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Machiques2 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Lagunillas, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Machiques4 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Bosconia, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Machiques4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    San Juan del Cesar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north-west of Machiques2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Machiques to Maracaibo

A realistic pace for Maracaibo, 122 km from Machiques. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Machiques
  2. 09:25Arrive in Maracaibo (1 hr 55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Aquaventura Park
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Maracaibo
  6. 15:25Head back to Machiques
  7. 17:20Home in Machiques

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Machiques?
The best day trips from Machiques are Maracaibo, Valledupar, Cabimas, Ciudad Ojeda, San Carlos del Zulia. The closest is La Villa del Rosario, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Machiques?
La Villa del Rosario is the closest, 39 km north-east of Machiques, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Machiques?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Machiques: La Villa del Rosario (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Machiques for a day out?
Maracaibo is the largest city in day-trip range, 122 km north-east of Machiques and about 1 hr 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Machiques?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Bosconia at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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