10 Cities Near Maracaibo + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Maracaibo, VE, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Cabimas, La Villa del Rosario, Maicao.
The closest notable city to Maracaibo, VE is Cabimas, about 21 mi (35 km) away — roughly 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabimas | 21 mi / 35 km | 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| La Villa del Rosario | 53 mi / 85 km | 1 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Maicao | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Machiques | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Riohacha | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Carora | 110 mi / 176 km | 2 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valledupar | 112 mi / 181 km | 2 hr 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valera | 116 mi / 186 km | 2 hr 41 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Punta Cardón | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| San Carlos del Zulia | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Maracaibo
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cabimas, La Villa del Rosario, Maicao, Machiques. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Maracaibo
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Riohacha, Carora, Valledupar, Valera, Punta Cardón. 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 Maracaibo include Cabimas, La Villa del Rosario, Maicao, Machiques, Riohacha. The closest is Cabimas, about 21 miles (35 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.