8 days in Caracas & Maracaibo Itinerary

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.

Caracas is known for museums, parks, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get outside with Parque Nacional el Avila, explore the world behind art at Hacienda La Trinidad Parque Cultural, take a stroll through Plaza Francia, and walk around Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda Park.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Caracas trip itinerary planning app.

Charlotte, USA to Caracas is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Venezuela Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel to Maracaibo.

Home to more than 2 million residents, Maracaibo boasts giant shopping malls and attractive parks, as well as a modern skyline that hugs the shore of an eponymous lake.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá and then make a trip to Plaza del Rosario de Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá. Keep things going the next day: snap pictures at Puente Gral Rafael Urdaneta, indulge in some personalized pampering at Calantha Spa, and then stroll around La vereda del lago Maracaibo.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Maracaibo online trip planner.

Getting from Caracas to Maracaibo by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In June in Maracaibo, expect temperatures between 94°F during the day and 79°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.