Day trip from Riohacha to Maicao
Maicao lies 75 km (47 mi) east of Riohacha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 75 km (47 mi) apart, Maicao is a realistic day trip from Riohacha: about 1 h 13 min each way by road.
| Riohacha | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 188,014 | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 440001–440017 | 442001–442009 |
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from Riohacha?
75 km (47 mi) in a straight line, east of Riohacha; by road roughly 92 km (57 mi).
How long does it take to get from Riohacha to Maicao by road?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Riohacha and Maicao?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.