Cities Near Riohacha
Cities near Riohacha, Colombia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Maicao, Valledupar, Santa Marta. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Riohacha, Colombia is Maicao, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maicao | 47 mi / 75 km | 1 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Valledupar | 78 mi / 126 km | 1 hr 49 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Santa Marta | 90 mi / 145 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| La Villa del Rosario | 93 mi / 150 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ciénaga | 98 mi / 158 km | 2 hr 17 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Machiques | 105 mi / 169 km | 2 hr 27 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Agustín Codazzi | 107 mi / 171 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Maracaibo | 107 mi / 172 km | 2 hr 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Fundación | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Cabimas | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Riohacha
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Maicao, Valledupar, Santa Marta, La Villa del Rosario, Ciénaga. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Riohacha
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Machiques, Agustín Codazzi, Maracaibo, Fundación, Cabimas. 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 Riohacha include Maicao, Valledupar, Santa Marta, La Villa del Rosario, Ciénaga. The closest is Maicao, 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 Maicao
- → Best time to visit Valledupar
- → Best time to visit Santa Marta
- → Best time to visit La Villa del Rosario
- → Best time to visit Ciénaga
- → Best time to visit Machiques
- → Best time to visit Agustín Codazzi
- → Best time to visit Maracaibo
- → Best time to visit Fundación
- → Best time to visit Cabimas