The 11 Best Day Trips from San Juan de los Morros

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from San Juan de los Morros, Venezuela, led by Caracas, Valencia, Maracay. The closest is Turmero, 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.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from San Juan de los Morros

  1. 1

    Caracas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros

    Known for Abra Solar.

  2. 2

    Valencia, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of San Juan de los Morros

    Known for Interpark.

  3. 3

    Maracay, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros
  4. 4

    Turmero, Venezuela

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km north of San Juan de los Morros
  5. 5

    Los Teques, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros
  6. 6

    Guarenas, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros
  7. 7

    Guatire, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros
  8. 8

    Guacara, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros
  9. 9

    Cúa, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros
  10. 10

    Puerto Cabello, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros
  11. 11

    Calabozo, Venezuela

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of San Juan de los Morros

A sample day: San Juan de los Morros to Caracas

  1. 08:30Leave San Juan de los Morros
  2. 09:45Arrive in Caracas (1 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Abra Solar
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
  6. 15:45Head back to San Juan de los Morros
  7. 17:00Home in San Juan de los Morros

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from San Juan de los Morros?
The best day trips from San Juan de los Morros are Caracas, Valencia, Maracay, Turmero, Los Teques. The closest is Turmero, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from San Juan de los Morros?
Turmero is the closest, 38 km north of San Juan de los Morros, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of San Juan de los Morros?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of San Juan de los Morros: Turmero (45 min), Maracay (55 min).
What is the biggest city near San Juan de los Morros for a day out?
Caracas is the largest city in day-trip range, 82 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
Where can I go for a weekend from San Juan de los Morros?
For a weekend away from San Juan de los Morros, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Calabozo (110 km, 1 hr 45 min), Guatire (109 km, 1 hr 40 min), Guarenas (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
How far is too far for a day trip from San Juan de los Morros?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Calabozo at 110 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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