Cities Near Maicao
Cities near Maicao, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Riohacha, Maracaibo, La Villa del Rosario. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Maicao, Colombia is Riohacha, about 47 mi (75 km) away — roughly 1 hr 24 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riohacha | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Maracaibo | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Villa del Rosario | 73 mi / 117 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cabimas | 86 mi / 139 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valledupar | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Machiques | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Agustín Codazzi | 115 mi / 185 km | 2 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santa Marta | 133 mi / 214 km | 3 hr 6 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Punta Cardón | 138 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Ciénaga | 139 mi / 223 km | 3 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Maicao
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Riohacha, Maracaibo, La Villa del Rosario, Cabimas, Valledupar. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Maicao
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Agustín Codazzi, Santa Marta, Punta Cardón, Ciénaga. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Maicao include Riohacha, Maracaibo, La Villa del Rosario, Cabimas, Valledupar. The closest is Riohacha, about 47 miles (75 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Riohacha
- → Best time to visit Maracaibo
- → Best time to visit La Villa del Rosario
- → Best time to visit Cabimas
- → Best time to visit Valledupar
- → Best time to visit Machiques
- → Best time to visit Agustín Codazzi
- → Best time to visit Santa Marta
- → Best time to visit Punta Cardón
- → Best time to visit Ciénaga