The 14 Best Day Trips from Palo Negro
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 Palo Negro, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Santa Teresa del Tuy. The closest is Guacara, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Palo Negro at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 80 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Valencia | 50 km W | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 96 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Los Teques | 58 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Guarenas | 106 km E | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Baruta | 78 km E | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Guatire | 114 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| San Felipe | 133 km W | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Guacara | 37 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Cúa | 72 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Lander | 92 km E | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Puerto Cabello | 61 km NW | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Calabozo | 140 km S | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Ocumare del Tuy | 84 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Palo Negro
- 1
Caracas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Palo Negro2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Abra Solar.
Also nearby: Petare.
- 2
Valencia, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km west of Palo Negro2 hr round tripKnown for Interpark.
- 3
Santa Teresa del Tuy, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km east of Palo Negro3 hr round trip - 4
Los Teques, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km east of Palo Negro2 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Guarenas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car106 km east of Palo Negro3 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Baruta, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km east of Palo Negro3 hr round trip - 7
Guatire, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Palo Negro3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
San Felipe, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km west of Palo Negro4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Guacara, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km west of Palo Negro1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Cúa, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Palo Negro2 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Lander, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km east of Palo Negro2 hr 50 min round trip - 12
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Palo Negro2 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Calabozo, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car140 km south of Palo Negro4 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Ocumare del Tuy, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of Palo Negro2 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Palo Negro to Caracas
A realistic pace for Caracas, 80 km from Palo Negro. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Palo Negro
- 09:45Arrive in Caracas (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Abra Solar
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
- 15:45Head back to Palo Negro
- 17:00Home in Palo Negro
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Palo Negro?
- The best day trips from Palo Negro are Caracas, Valencia, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Los Teques, Guarenas. The closest is Guacara, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Palo Negro?
- Guacara is the closest, 37 km west of Palo Negro, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Palo Negro?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Palo Negro: Guacara (45 min), Valencia (1 hr).
- What is the biggest city near Palo Negro for a day out?
- Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 80 km north-east of Palo Negro and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Palo Negro?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Calabozo at 140 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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