Driving from Maracaibo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Santo Domingo de los Colorados lies 1,472 km (915 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 1,796 km (1,116 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Santo Domingo de los Colorados | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Population | 1.8 million | 458,580 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 555 m (1,821 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
Clocks in Santo Domingo de los Colorados are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 22 h 27 min journey lands only 21 h 27 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book car hire from Maracaibo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados
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Staying in Santo Domingo de los Colorados
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (7). Guests have left 402 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santo Domingo de los Colorados from Maracaibo?
1,472 km (915 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,796 km (1,116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Santo Domingo de los Colorados by car?
About 22 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
Santo Domingo de los Colorados is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
The Dollar (USD).
Where can I stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados?
Our booking partner lists 20 places to stay in Santo Domingo de los Colorados, 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.