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Venezuela · Lara

Los Rastrojos: how to get there and around

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Los Rastrojos is a city of 100,497 people in Venezuela (Lara), 446 m (1,463 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population100,497
Elevation446 m (1,463 ft)
Time zoneAmerica/Caracas (UTC-4 now)
CurrencyBolivar Soberano (VES)
Dialling code+58
Driving sideRight
Plug typesNEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates10.026, -69.242
Los Rastrojos

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Daylight in Los Rastrojos runs from about 11 h 35 min a day in late December to 12 h 45 min in late June (computed for 10.03° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Los Rastrojos is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 9,350 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.

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Common questions

Which airport serves Los Rastrojos?

Jacinto Lara International Airport (BRM), 13 km (8 mi) from the centre.

How big is Los Rastrojos?

About 100,497 people live in Los Rastrojos (GeoNames).

What time zone is Los Rastrojos in?

America/Caracas, currently UTC-4.

What currency is used in Los Rastrojos?

The Bolivar Soberano (VES). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Los Rastrojos?

Caracas (264 km), Maracaibo (268 km), Valencia (137 km), Barquisimeto (13 km), Maracay (182 km).

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.