Driving from Manaus to Puerto La Cruz
Puerto La Cruz lies 1,566 km (973 mi) north of Manaus, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,911 km (1,187 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Puerto La Cruz in Google Maps
| Manaus | Puerto La Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.2 million | 370,000 |
| Elevation | 20 m (66 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Manaus) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
What changes when you arrive in Puerto La Cruz
Crossing from Brazil into Venezuela: money changes from the Real to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Manaus to Puerto La Cruz
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Puerto La Cruz
Live rooms and prices for Puerto La Cruz are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Puerto La Cruz
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Puerto La Cruz from Manaus?
1,566 km (973 mi) in a straight line, north of Manaus; by road roughly 1,911 km (1,187 mi).
How long does it take to get from Manaus to Puerto La Cruz by car?
About 23 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Manaus and Puerto La Cruz?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Puerto La Cruz?
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.