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The 11 Best Day Trips from Maracay

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 Maracay, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Santa Teresa del Tuy. The closest is Guacara, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Maracay at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Caracas83 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Valencia45 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Santa Teresa del Tuy102 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Los Teques61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Guarenas109 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Guatire118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
San Felipe126 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Guacara31 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Lander98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Puerto Cabello52 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Calabozo149 km S2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Maracay

  1. 1

    Caracas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Maracay2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Abra Solar.

    Also nearby: Petare, Baruta, Cúa, Ocumare del Tuy.

  2. 2

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Maracay1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Interpark.

  3. 3

    Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km east of Maracay3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Los Teques, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Maracay2 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Guarenas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Maracay3 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Guatire, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Maracay3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    San Felipe, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km west of Maracay4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Guacara, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km west of Maracay1 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Lander, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Maracay3 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Puerto Cabello, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km north-west of Maracay2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Calabozo, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south of Maracay4 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Maracay to Caracas

A realistic pace for Caracas, 83 km from Maracay. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Maracay
  2. 09:50Arrive in Caracas (1 hr 20 min drive)
  3. 10:05Abra Solar
  4. 12:05Lunch
  5. 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
  6. 15:50Head back to Maracay
  7. 17:10Home in Maracay

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Maracay?
The best day trips from Maracay are Caracas, Valencia, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Los Teques, Guarenas. The closest is Guacara, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Maracay?
Guacara is the closest, 31 km west of Maracay, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Maracay?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Maracay: Guacara (35 min), Valencia (50 min), Puerto Cabello (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Maracay for a day out?
Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 83 km east of Maracay and about 1 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 Maracay?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Calabozo 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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