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The 15 Best Day Trips from Porlamar

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Porlamar, Venezuela, led by Barcelona, Cumaná, Puerto La Cruz. The closest is La Guardia, about 25 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 Porlamar at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Barcelona128 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Cumaná64 km SW1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Puerto La Cruz117 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Carúpano75 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Punta de Mata144 km S2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Lecherías124 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Caripito126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Cariaco62 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
La Guardia17 km W25 minHalf-day trip
Punta de Piedras26 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Juan Griego17 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Cumanacoa79 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Araya59 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Caicara130 km S2 hrFull-day trip
Casanay71 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Porlamar

  1. 1

    Barcelona, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car128 km south-west of Porlamar4 hr round trip

    Known for Parque de Agua Kariña.

  2. 2

    Cumaná, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km south-west of Porlamar2 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km south-west of Porlamar3 hr 40 min round trip
  4. 4

    Carúpano, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km south-east of Porlamar2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Punta de Mata, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south of Porlamar4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Lecherías, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car124 km south-west of Porlamar3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Caripito, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Porlamar4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Cariaco, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km south-east of Porlamar2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    La Guardia, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km west of Porlamar50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Punta de Piedras, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km west of Porlamar1 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Juan Griego, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km north-west of Porlamar50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Cumanacoa, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km south of Porlamar3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Araya, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of Porlamar2 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Caicara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km south of Porlamar4 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Casanay, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km south-east of Porlamar2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Porlamar to Barcelona

A realistic pace for Barcelona, 128 km from Porlamar. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Porlamar
  2. 09:30Arrive in Barcelona (2 hr drive)
  3. 09:45Parque de Agua Kariña
  4. 11:45Lunch
  5. 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Barcelona
  6. 15:30Head back to Porlamar
  7. 17:30Home in Porlamar

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Porlamar?
The best day trips from Porlamar are Barcelona, Cumaná, Puerto La Cruz, Carúpano, Punta de Mata. The closest is La Guardia, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Porlamar?
La Guardia is the closest, 17 km west of Porlamar, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Porlamar?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Porlamar: La Guardia (25 min), Juan Griego (25 min), Punta de Piedras (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Porlamar for a day out?
Barcelona is the largest city in day-trip range, 128 km south-west of Porlamar and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Porlamar?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Punta de Mata at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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