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- Caracas
- Population
- 31,800,000
- Area
- 916,445 km²
- Calling code
- +58
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
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Currency VESTime in Maracaibo 22:22UTC-04:00Country codes VE / VEN
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Baralt Theatre
Baralt Theatre is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
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St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo
St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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Aguamania
Aguamania is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Not recorded
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Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo
Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
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Before you step outside
Weather in Maracaibo
Temperature, rain, wind, sunrise, sunset and a seven-day outlook.
Full city weather → · Open-Meteo, Forecast updated when requested.
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MAR
An arrival option for Maracaibo
La Chinita International Airport
16.0 km from the city centre · straight line
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Flights at MAR
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MAR airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Chinita International Airport | MAR | 16.0 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport | VLV | 183.3 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Josefa Camejo International Airport | LSP | 203.4 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport | VIG | 224.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| José Leonardo Chirinos Airport | CZE | 227.5 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 255.2 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Runways, frequencies & all airport fields
La Chinita International Airport
Maracaibo · SVMC
Elevation239 ft
Coordinates10.557542, -71.729307
Runways
03L / 21R
9843 × 148 ft
PEM03R / 21L
8202 × 98 ft
PEMRadio frequencies
MARACAIBO APP120.2 MHz
ATIS115.7 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
MARACAIBO RDO132 MHz
TWR118.9 MHz
Dr. Antonio Nicolás Briceño Airport
Valera · SVVL
Elevation2060 ft
Coordinates9.340478, -70.584061
Runways
03 / 21
6791 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
VALERA TWR122.8 MHz
Josefa Camejo International Airport
Paraguaná · SVJC
Elevation75 ft
Coordinates11.780775, -70.151497
Runways
09 / 27
9186 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
TWR118.45 MHz
Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso Airport
El Vigía · SVVG
Elevation250 ft
Coordinates8.624139, -71.672668
Runways
09 / 27
10645 × 145 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
VIGIA TWR118.75 MHz
José Leonardo Chirinos Airport
Coro · SVCR
Elevation52 ft
Coordinates11.414944, -69.680901
Runways
09 / 27
6761 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
GND121.9 MHz
CORO TWR122.2 MHz
Jacinto Lara International Airport
Barquisimeto · SVBM
Elevation2042 ft
Coordinates10.042747, -69.35862
Runways
09 / 27
9350 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
LANDAETA RDO569.65 MHz
APP119.4 MHz
ATIS112.2 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
RDO123.1 MHz
RDO132 MHz
TWR123.5 MHz
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Getting around Maracaibo
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Baralt Theatre
Directions ↗Baralt Theatre is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo
Directions ↗St. Peter and St. Paul Cathedral, Maracaibo is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Aguamania
Directions ↗Aguamania is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo
Directions ↗Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
Directions ↗General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge is one option for your time in Maracaibo. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Venezuela
Maracaibo
1,551,539 residents
JAN
27 °C
FEB
28 °C
MAR
28 °C
APR
28 °C
MAY
28 °C
JUN
29 °C
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Valencia
1,484,430 residents
JAN
24 °C
FEB
25 °C
MAR
25 °C
APR
26 °C
MAY
26 °C
JUN
25 °C
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