The 11 Best Day Trips from San Juan de los Morros
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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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.
Day trips from San Juan de los Morros at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 82 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Valencia | 76 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Maracay | 46 km NW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Turmero | 38 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Los Teques | 59 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Guarenas | 102 km NE | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Guatire | 109 km NE | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Guacara | 67 km NW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Cúa | 59 km NE | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Puerto Cabello | 95 km NW | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Calabozo | 110 km S | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from San Juan de los Morros
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Caracas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car82 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros2 hr 30 min round tripKnown for Abra Solar.
Also nearby: Petare, Santa Teresa del Tuy, Baruta, Lander.
- 2
Valencia, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car76 km west of San Juan de los Morros3 hr round tripKnown for Interpark.
- 3
Maracay, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros1 hr 50 min round trip - 4
Turmero, Venezuela
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km north of San Juan de los Morros1 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Los Teques, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros2 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Guarenas, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros3 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Guatire, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros3 hr 20 min round trip - 8
Guacara, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Cúa, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of San Juan de los Morros2 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car95 km north-west of San Juan de los Morros3 hr round trip - 11
Calabozo, Venezuela
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km south of San Juan de los Morros3 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: San Juan de los Morros to Caracas
A realistic pace for Caracas, 82 km from San Juan de los Morros. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave San Juan de los Morros
- 09:45Arrive in Caracas (1 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Abra Solar
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Caracas
- 15:45Head back to San Juan de los Morros
- 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.
- 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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