About Maracaibo
Maracaibo is one of Venezuela's major cities, home to around 1,752,602 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Maracaibo
1
Puente General Rafael Urdaneta
2
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
3
Plaza del Rosario de Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá
4
Museo Rafael Urdaneta
5
Santa Lucía
6
Calle Carabobo
7
Jardín Botánico de Maracaibo
8
Casa de la Capitulación
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Puente General Rafael Urdaneta
- Visit Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
- Visit Plaza del Rosario de Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá
- Eat at Chop's
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Museo Rafael Urdaneta
- Visit Santa Lucía
- Visit Calle Carabobo
- Eat at Arepas Santa Rita
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Jardín Botánico de Maracaibo
- Visit Casa de la Capitulación
- Visit Changing money
- Eat at Cachapas Frank
Where to eat
Chop's
Arepas Santa Rita
Cachapas Frank
Los Dulces de Alicia
Mi Vaquita
Angus Grill
Mi Ternerita Steakhouse
Da Vinci
Where to stay
- Hotel Union
- Maracaibo Suites
- Gran Hotel Delicias
- Hotel Aeropuerto
- Maracaibo Cumberland
Shopping
- Sambil Maracaibo
- Lago Mall
- Doral Center Mall
- Galerias Mall
- Centro Comercial Costa Verde
- Mall Delicias Plaza
Nightlife
- Mi Vaquita
- Mi Ternerita
- El Girasol
Museums & culture
- Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
In pictures
Maracaibo gallery
Keep exploring
