Maracaibo Travel Guide
Venezuela
Maracaibo is a major Venezuelan city with a population of 2,367,626. It is one of the country’s largest urban centres and sits in western Venezuela.
Most visitors arrive by air at La Chinita International Airport (MAR), the airport serving the city. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Maracaibo, so beach trips are not a defining part of a stay here.
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Weather in Maracaibo
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Pays in VES
Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)
Emergency 911
Dial code +58
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Venezuela, though the amounts are often small due to economic conditions. While service charges may be added to bills, it's still common to leave an additional tip for good service.
Best time to visit Maracaibo
Jan
31°5Feb
32°3Mar
32°5Apr
31°15May
32°21Jun
31°21Jul
32°19Aug
33°19Sep
32°21Oct
31°26Nov
31°20Dec
31°9Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Maracaibo
Playa Palermo
17.7 km away
Playa Las Palmeras
20.5 km away
Playa Las Mercedes
29.1 km away
Playa Los Villalobos
34.1 km away
Things to do in Maracaibo
Centro de Arte de Maracaibo Lía Bermúdez
art gallery
0.5 km
Vereda del Lago
park
2.7 km
Catedral de Maracaibo (Oficial)
christian place of worship
0.6 km
Iglesia Cristiana Evangelica Pentecostal de la Cruz
protestant place of worship
0.7 km
Aula Magna
auditorium
2 km
Parroquia San Antonio Maria Claret
roman catholic place of worship
2.8 km
Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Maracaibo
christian place of worship
3.8 km
Live Café Rock
music venue
3.4 km
Getting there
La Chinita International Airport · 15.5 km
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