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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

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Valencia84 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Barquisimeto74 km SW1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Maracay126 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Turmero139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Acarigua100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Araure100 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
El Limón122 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Palo Negro133 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Carora148 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
San Carlos77 km S1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Cagua141 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Mariara112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Tinaquillo67 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from San Felipe

  1. 1

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km east of San Felipe2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Interpark.

    Also nearby: Guacara, Puerto Cabello.

  2. 2

    Barquisimeto, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car74 km south-west of San Felipe2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Maracay, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km east of San Felipe4 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Turmero, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of San Felipe4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Acarigua, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of San Felipe3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Araure, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car100 km south-west of San Felipe3 hr 10 min round trip
  7. 7

    El Limón, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of San Felipe3 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Palo Negro, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of San Felipe4 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Carora, Venezuela

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km west of San Felipe4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    San Carlos, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south of San Felipe3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Cagua, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km east of San Felipe4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Mariara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of San Felipe3 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tinaquillo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 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

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