Vargas, Venezuela · South America
Maiquetía sits on the route: 10 minutes from Macuto.
Maiquetía is a town located in Vargas, Venezuela. With a population of 52,564, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Maiquetía sits in Venezuela. It's in the America/Caracas time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Maiquetía to your route.
Maiquetía is a city located in the Central Region of Venezuela, in the state of Vargas. It is at approximately 19 m above sea level on a small shelf between the Caribbean and the mountains behind it. It is located approximately 37 km northwest of Caracas.
Maiquetía is mainly a commercial center. The historic centerRead more
has many narrow streets lined with stores and a market. The main road in this part of the city is the Avenida Carlos Soublette. The recent geopolitical divisions in Vargas makes Maiquetía no longer include the Simón Bolívar International Airport, the most important one in the country and the commercial airport serving Caracas. Even though the airport is now in the state of Vargas, it has kept the name Maiquetía International Airport. Conviasa, the Venezuelan flag carrier, is headquartered in the city.
The city forms a conurbation with La Guaira with which it is linked via Avenida Soublette. Given its proximity to Caracas and seafront location, it offers an optimal location for some hotels.
Maiquetía suffered the devastating effects of torrential rains and mudslides during the 1999 Vargas tragedy.
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Maiquetía is located in Vargas, Venezuela, South America. The coordinates are 10.5945 latitude, -66.9562 longitude.
Maiquetía has a population of approximately 52,564 people, making it a town in Venezuela.
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