The 13 Best Day Trips from San Felipe
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 San Felipe, Venezuela, led by Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay. The closest is Tinaquillo, about 1 hr 15 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from San Felipe at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valencia | 84 km E | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Barquisimeto | 74 km SW | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Maracay | 126 km E | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Turmero | 139 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Acarigua | 100 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Araure | 100 km SW | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| El Limón | 122 km E | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Palo Negro | 133 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Carora | 148 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| San Carlos | 77 km S | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Cagua | 141 km E | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Mariara | 112 km E | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Tinaquillo | 67 km SE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from San Felipe
- 1
Valencia, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of San Felipe2 hr 40 min round tripKnown for Interpark.
Also nearby: Guacara, Puerto Cabello.
- 2
Barquisimeto, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of San Felipe2 hr 50 min round trip - 3
Maracay, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car126 km east of San Felipe4 hr round trip - 4
Turmero, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of San Felipe4 hr 20 min round trip - 5
Acarigua, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of San Felipe3 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Araure, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of San Felipe3 hr 10 min round trip - 7
El Limón, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of San Felipe3 hr 50 min round trip - 8
Palo Negro, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of San Felipe4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Carora, Venezuela
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car148 km west of San Felipe4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
San Carlos, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south of San Felipe3 hr round trip - 11
Cagua, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of San Felipe4 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Mariara, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of San Felipe3 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Tinaquillo, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-east of San Felipe2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: San Felipe to Valencia
A realistic pace for Valencia, 84 km from San Felipe. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave San Felipe
- 09:50Arrive in Valencia (1 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05Interpark
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Valencia
- 15:50Head back to San Felipe
- 17:10Home in San Felipe
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from San Felipe?
- The best day trips from San Felipe are Valencia, Barquisimeto, Maracay, Turmero, Acarigua. The closest is Tinaquillo, about 1 hr 15 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from San Felipe?
- Tinaquillo is the closest, 67 km south-east of San Felipe, roughly 1 hr 15 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
- What is the biggest city near San Felipe for a day out?
- Valencia is the largest city in day-trip range, 84 km east of San Felipe 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 San Felipe?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Carora at 148 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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