Day trip from La Concepción to Maicao
Maicao lies 95 km (59 mi) north-west of La Concepción, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 95 km (59 mi) apart, Maicao is a realistic day trip from La Concepción: about 1 h 33 min each way by road.
| La Concepción | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 120,478 | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Maicao are 1 h behind La Concepción right now, so a 1 h 33 min journey lands only 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maicao
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 tours and tickets in Maicao
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from La Concepción?
95 km (59 mi) in a straight line, north-west of La Concepción; by road roughly 116 km (72 mi).
How long does it take to get from La Concepción to Maicao by road?
About 1 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between La Concepción and Maicao?
Maicao is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Maicao?
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.