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Maracay

Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Aragua, Venezuela.
  • Served by Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC).

History

Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362. In Venezuela, Maracay is known as "Ciudad Jardín".

Airports

Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) 39 km to the centre
Valencia, G, VE — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 7 airlines (Aserca Airlines, Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv), Volotea Costa Rica, Aero Lanka…) · direct flights to 6 destinations incl. Barcelona, Maracaibo, Oranjestad, Porlamar, Panama City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Serves Caracas (118 km) — the low-cost way in
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 6 direct destinations
  • Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
  • Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 2 routes: Oranjestad, Willemstad
  • Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
  • Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Porlamar
  • Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
  • Myway Airlines 8I (M82) · 1 route: Oranjestad
  • Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 1 route: Porlamar

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor
Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC) 6.8 km to the centre
Maracay, D, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
San Juan de Los Morros Airport 44 km to the centre
San Juan de los Morros, J, VE — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor
El Palmar Airport 17 km to the centre
D, VE
Outdoor
Hato Rancho Alegre Airport 75 km to the centre
J, VE
Outdoor
Guesipo Airport 81 km to the centre
J, VE
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maracay. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Private aviation

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