Driving from Barquisimeto to Cartago
Cartago lies 934 km (580 mi) south-west of Barquisimeto, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 1,139 km (708 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Barquisimeto | Cartago | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.2 million | 134,972 |
| Elevation | 606 m (1,988 ft) | 722 m (2,369 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Cartago are 1 h behind Barquisimeto right now, so a 14 h 14 min journey lands only 13 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cartago
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Barquisimeto to Cartago
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Staying in Cartago
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Common questions
How far is Cartago from Barquisimeto?
934 km (580 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Barquisimeto; by road roughly 1,139 km (708 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barquisimeto to Cartago by car?
About 14 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barquisimeto and Cartago?
Cartago is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Cartago?
The Peso (COP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.