Day trip from Cúcuta to Táriba
Táriba lies 32 km (20 mi) east of Cúcuta, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 32 km (20 mi) apart, Táriba is a realistic day trip from Cúcuta: about 32 min each way by road.
| Cúcuta | Táriba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 777,106 | 138,402 |
| Elevation | 298 m (978 ft) | 910 m (2,986 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Táriba are 1 h ahead of Cúcuta right now, so a 32 min journey lands 1 h 32 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Táriba
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book tours and tickets in Táriba
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Staying in Táriba
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Common questions
How far is Táriba from Cúcuta?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, east of Cúcuta; by road roughly 40 km (25 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cúcuta to Táriba by road?
About 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cúcuta and Táriba?
Táriba is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Táriba?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.