Driving from Riohacha to Los Puertos de Altagracia
Los Puertos de Altagracia lies 177 km (110 mi) south-east of Riohacha, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 42 min without stops, over roughly 216 km (134 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Riohacha | Los Puertos de Altagracia | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 188,014 | 101,527 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Los Puertos de Altagracia are 1 h ahead of Riohacha right now, so a 2 h 42 min journey lands 3 h 42 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Los Puertos de Altagracia
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Staying in Los Puertos de Altagracia
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Common questions
How far is Los Puertos de Altagracia from Riohacha?
177 km (110 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Riohacha; by road roughly 216 km (134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riohacha to Los Puertos de Altagracia by car?
About 2 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riohacha and Los Puertos de Altagracia?
Los Puertos de Altagracia is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Los Puertos de Altagracia?
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.