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The 13 Best Day Trips from Maicao

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 Maicao, Colombia, led by Maracaibo, Cabimas, Riohacha. The closest is Albania, about 50 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 Maicao at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Maracaibo107 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Cabimas139 km SE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Riohacha75 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Concepción123 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
La Villa del Rosario117 km S1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Santa Cruz de Mara89 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Rafael72 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Juan del Cesar107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Barrancas77 km SW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Fonseca86 km SW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Santa Rita123 km SE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Albania45 km SW50 minHalf-day trip
Hatonuevo67 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Maicao

  1. 1

    Maracaibo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Maicao3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Aquaventura Park.

    Also nearby: La Concepción, Los Puertos de Altagracia.

  2. 2

    Cabimas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km south-east of Maicao4 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Riohacha, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Maicao2 hr 50 min round trip
  4. 4

    Concepción, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Maicao3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    La Villa del Rosario, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south of Maicao3 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    Santa Cruz de Mara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-east of Maicao2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    San Rafael, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km south-east of Maicao2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    San Juan del Cesar, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Maicao3 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Barrancas, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Maicao3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Fonseca, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km south-west of Maicao2 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Santa Rita, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-east of Maicao3 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Albania, Colombia

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south-west of Maicao1 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Hatonuevo, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Maicao2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Maicao to Maracaibo

A realistic pace for Maracaibo, 107 km from Maicao. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Maicao
  2. 09:10Arrive in Maracaibo (1 hr 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 Maicao
  7. 16:50Home in Maicao

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Maicao?
The best day trips from Maicao are Maracaibo, Cabimas, Riohacha, Concepción, La Villa del Rosario. The closest is Albania, about 50 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Maicao?
Albania is the closest, 45 km south-west of Maicao, roughly 50 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Maicao?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Maicao: Albania (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Maicao for a day out?
Maracaibo is the largest city in day-trip range, 107 km south-east of Maicao and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Maicao?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cabimas at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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