Driving from Maracaibo to Buenaventura
Buenaventura lies 984 km (612 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 1 min without stops, over roughly 1,201 km (746 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Buenaventura | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 432,385 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 169 m (554 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Buenaventura are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 15 h 1 min journey lands only 14 h 1 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Buenaventura
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 Maracaibo to Buenaventura
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Staying in Buenaventura
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura. Of the 27 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (14), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 2,148 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Buenaventura from Maracaibo?
984 km (612 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,201 km (746 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Buenaventura by car?
About 15 h 1 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Buenaventura?
Buenaventura is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Buenaventura?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Buenaventura?
Our booking partner lists 56 places to stay in Buenaventura, bookable on this site.
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.