Day trip from San Carlos del Zulia to Valledupar
Valledupar lies 218 km (136 mi) north-west of San Carlos del Zulia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 218 km (136 mi) apart, Valledupar is a realistic day trip from San Carlos del Zulia: about 3 h 33 min each way by road.
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| San Carlos del Zulia | Valledupar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 126,353 | 490,075 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 160 m (525 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Valledupar are 1 h behind San Carlos del Zulia right now, so a 3 h 33 min journey lands only 2 h 33 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Valledupar
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 tours and tickets in Valledupar
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Staying in Valledupar
Our booking partner lists 234 places to stay in Valledupar. Of the 68 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (44), and 1 are five-star. Across 21 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 7,099 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Valledupar from San Carlos del Zulia?
218 km (136 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Carlos del Zulia; by road roughly 266 km (165 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Carlos del Zulia to Valledupar by road?
About 3 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Carlos del Zulia and Valledupar?
Valledupar is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Valledupar?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Valledupar?
Our booking partner lists 234 places to stay in Valledupar, 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.