Why go
- Municipality in Zulia, Venezuela.
- Served by La Chinita International Airport (MAR).
History
Maracaibo is a city and municipality in northwestern Venezuela, located on the western shore of the strait that connects Lake Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela. It is the capital of Zulia and is the second-largest city proper in Venezuela, after the national capital, Caracas. The city has an estimated population of 1,752,602, with the metropolitan area estimated at 2,727,957 as of 2019. Maracaibo is commonly nicknamed "Spanish: La Tierra del Sol Amada".
Where to stay
J84R+GH3, Desarrollos Hoteleros del Zulia C.A Circunvalacion #2, Zona Industrial Maracaibo, Maracaibo 4004, Zulia, Venezuela · ihg.com
y 69, Avenida 8, Calle 68, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela · hotelkristoff.com
MC83+862, Calle 78 Dr. Portillo, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela · oceaniahotelboutique.com
Av 9B, & C. 74, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela · instagram.com
Av. 1B Sector Cotorrera El Milagro, Maracaibo 4002, Zulia, Venezuela · hotelelpaseo.com.ve
Calle 111, Maracaibo 4004, Zulia, Venezuela · hotelcostareal.com.ve
Avenida El Milagro, Maracaibo 4002, Zulia, Venezuela · instagram.com
AV 14A, CON Calle 75, Maracaibo 4002, Zulia, Venezuela · instagram.com
M99J+764, Andrés Bello, Maracaibo 4002, Zulia, Venezuela · instagram.com
M9CH+6VF, Avenida 15 Las Delicias, Maracaibo 4005, Zulia, Venezuela · instagram.com
86A Street, No. 4-150 between, Av. Bella Vista, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela · hotelescumberland.com
Dr. Portillo, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela · intermaracaibo.com
Circunvalación Nº2, Frente al C.C. San Miguel, Maracaibo-Venezuela, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela · hotelshariff.com.ve
piso 3, Calle 72, entre av. 15 Las Delicias y, C.C. Plaza 72 Avenida 14A, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela
Av. Padilla, Calle 93# 2A-12 Sector Santa Lucía. Diag. al Hospital Central y a lado del, O LEARY, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela
Av 11 # 68-50 entre calle 68 y 69., 68-50 Avenida 11, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela
Calle 100, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela
y 72. Sector, Bellas Artes, entre calle 71 Avenida 3G, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela
J9X9+WPQ, Av. 28 La Limpia, Maracaibo 4005, Zulia, Venezuela
J84V+X2H, Maracaibo 4004, Zulia, Venezuela
77 C. 77, Maracaibo 4001, Zulia, Venezuela
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-We 12:00-22:00; Th-Sa 12:00-24:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Avenida 3Y, Maracaibo, 4001 · instagram.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Calle 72, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Tea, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-21:00; Su,Sa 10:00-21:00 · Avenida 4 Bella Vista · instagram.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 12:00-18:00 · Avenida 3G, 4002
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-19:30 · 67-07 Avenida 15, 4001
Mexican, Restaurant · Mexican restaurant · Avenida 10, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Cafe · Opening hours: Lun-Vié 7am-8pm. Sáb 8am-8pm Features: air conditioning · #3G-27 Calle 74, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Lun-Mié 8am-5pm. Jue-Sab 8am-9pm · Avenida 3Y, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Chicken On The Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · Av Circunvalacion 2 Avenida Fuerzas Armadas, Maracaibo, Zulia, 4005
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-01:00 Features: delivery · Calle 72
International, Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:59 Features: takeaway · Calle 171, San Francisco, 4004
Shawarma, Restaurant · Shawarma restaurant · Maracaibo, 4005 · linktr.ee
Fast Food · Opening hours: 08:00-21:00 Features: air conditioning · instagram.com
Seafood, Chicken, Italian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Seafood/Chicken restaurant · Av. 12 Calle 69, Maracaibo, 4002
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food · Calle 72, Maracaibo, 4002
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · Avenida 3G, Maracaibo, 4002
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Juice, Fast Food · Juice fast food
Regional Cerveza, Restaurant · Regional Cerveza restaurant · Calle 67A, maracaibo, 4001
YIRET, Fast Food · YIRET fast food
Cupcake, Frapuchino, Malteada, Cafe · Cupcake/ Frapuchino cafe
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Ice Cream · Features: step-free access · Avenida 3F, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Food Court · food court
Burger, Hamburguesa, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:30-22:00; Th-Sa 11:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access, air conditioning · Calle 74,… · bonburger.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12m-9pm · Calle 74, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Postres, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · Avenida 3G entre calles 75 y 76 Avenida 3G, Maracaibo
Japanese, Restaurant · Japanese restaurant
Mexican, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · Avenida 5 de Julio, Maracaibo, 4002
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · Avenida 3Y, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mar-Miè 12m-11pm. Jue-Sàb 12m-3am. Dom12m-5pm Features: step-free access, air conditioning · #76-22 Avenida 3H, Maracaibo, 4002 · instagram.com
Regional, Restaurant · Regional restaurant · Calle 74, Maracaibo, 4002
Fast Food · fast food
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Chicken, Fast Food · Chicken fast food
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant
Italian, Restaurant · Italian restaurant · Avenida 5 de Julio, Maracaibo, 4002
Sandwich, Restaurant · Sandwich restaurant
Ice Cream · ice cream · Avenida 72
Food Court · food court
Burger, Friture, Hotdog, Regional, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 18:00-00:00 · Avenida 72
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Coffee Shop, Dessert, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating · Avenida 3G, Maracaibo, 4001
85 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
La Chinita International Airport (MAR) 14 km to the centre
Maracaibo, V, VE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 9 airlines (Conviasa, Volotea Costa Rica, Aserca Airlines, Aero Lanka…) · direct flights to 8 destinations incl. Caracas, Oranjestad, Valencia, Miami, Panama City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 8 direct destinations
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 3 routes: Caracas, Porlamar, Puerto Cabello
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 3 routes: Caracas, Oranjestad, Valencia
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 2 routes: Caracas, Valencia
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Caracas
- American Airlines AA (757) · 1 route: Miami
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 1 route: Willemstad
- Tiara Air 3P (SH6) · 1 route: Oranjestad
- Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Oro Negro Airport (CBS) 49 km to the centre
Cabimas, V, VE — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor. ✈ 1 airline (Conviasa) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Caracas (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Conviasa V0 (ATR) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
San Benito Airport 59 km to the centre
V, VE
Villa del Rosario Airport 81 km to the centre
V, VE
Hacienda El Caimito Airport 81 km to the centre
V, VE
Macana Airport 93 km to the centre
V, VE
Getting there by ferry
Terminal Lacustre
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
Terminal Lacustre Los Puertos de Altagracia
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
Maracaibo - Los Puertos de Altagracia
Ferry route
Maracaibo - Isla de Toas
Ferry route
Maracaibo - Santa Bárbara del Zulia
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is La Chinita International Airport (MAR); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MAR has direct flights to 8 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Caracas, Oranjestad, Valencia, Miami, Panama City…). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal Lacustre, 3.4 km); routes include Maracaibo - Los Puertos de Altagracia, Maracaibo - Isla de Toas, Maracaibo - Santa Bárbara del Zulia.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maracaibo. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
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