Zulia, Venezuela · South America
Punta Gorda sits on the route: 15 minutes from Cabimas.
Punta Gorda is a town located in Zulia, Venezuela. With a population of 14,855, it is an important destination in South America.
On a road trip, Punta Gorda 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 Punta Gorda to your route.
Cabimas is a city on the shore of Maracaibo Lake in Zulia State in northwestern Venezuela. In 2005, its population was around 200,859.
Before 1900, Venezuela was known to possess commercial quantities of petroleum. One major find was the 'Zumaque I' well in 1914, in the area of Mene Grande, about 50 miles (80 km)Read more
southeast of Cabimas. It was the blowout of the Barroso No. 2 well in Cabimas in 1922 that marked the beginning of Venezuela's modern history as a major producer.
Cabimas still plays an important role in production from the nation's largest oil fields, which are located around and beneath Lake Maracaibo. Other fields are increasing in importance, mainly in eastern Venezuela. Most refining in Venezuela takes place in refineries outside the Cabimas area.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Punta Gorda.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Punta Gorda.
Punta Gorda offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Punta Gorda with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Punta Gorda as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Punta Gorda is located in Zulia, Venezuela, South America. The coordinates are 10.3341 latitude, -71.4135 longitude.
Punta Gorda has a population of approximately 14,855 people, making it a town in Venezuela.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Punta Gorda as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Punta Gorda. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
Other places to explore near Punta Gorda.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning