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The 15 Best Day Trips from San Carlos del Zulia

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 San Carlos del Zulia, Venezuela, led by Cúcuta, Mérida, San Cristóbal. The closest is El Vigía, about 1 hr 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 San Carlos del Zulia at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Cúcuta137 km SW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mérida96 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
San Cristóbal141 km S2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Valera149 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Ciudad Ojeda149 km NE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
El Vigía52 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Táriba135 km S2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Machiques136 km NW2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Ejido91 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
San Timoteo129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Socopó149 km SE2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
San Antonio del Táchira144 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Villa del Rosario143 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Colón114 km S1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
La Fría94 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from San Carlos del Zulia

  1. 1

    Cúcuta, Colombia

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km south-west of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

  2. 2

    Mérida, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car96 km south-east of San Carlos del Zulia3 hr round trip
  3. 3

    San Cristóbal, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km south of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Valera, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Ciudad Ojeda, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km north-east of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 40 min round trip
  6. 6

    El Vigía, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south-east of San Carlos del Zulia2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Táriba, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Machiques, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km north-west of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ejido, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of San Carlos del Zulia2 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    San Timoteo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Socopó, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km south-east of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    San Antonio del Táchira, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km south-west of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Villa del Rosario, Colombia

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km south-west of San Carlos del Zulia4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Colón, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km south of San Carlos del Zulia3 hr 30 min round trip
  15. 15

    La Fría, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south of San Carlos del Zulia3 hr round trip

A sample day trip: San Carlos del Zulia to Cúcuta

A realistic pace for Cúcuta, 137 km from San Carlos del Zulia. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave San Carlos del Zulia
  2. 09:40Arrive in Cúcuta (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Nuestra Señora del Rosario
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Cúcuta
  6. 15:40Head back to San Carlos del Zulia
  7. 17:50Home in San Carlos del Zulia

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Carlos del Zulia?
The best day trips from San Carlos del Zulia are Cúcuta, Mérida, San Cristóbal, Valera, Ciudad Ojeda. The closest is El Vigía, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Carlos del Zulia?
El Vigía is the closest, 52 km south-east of San Carlos del Zulia, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Carlos del Zulia?
One place is within about an hour's drive of San Carlos del Zulia: El Vigía (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near San Carlos del Zulia for a day out?
Cúcuta is the largest city in day-trip range, 137 km south-west of San Carlos del Zulia and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from San Carlos del Zulia?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Socopó 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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