Maicao
Colombia · Departamento de La GuajiraCO
Municipality and City in Caribbean, Colombia
Maicao is a city and municipality in the Department of La Guajira, northern Republic of Colombia. It is located 76 km from Riohacha, the capital of the department and is the second largest urban center near the border with Venezuela, after the city of Cúcuta.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 123,757
- Coordinates
- 11.378, -72.240
- Timezone
- America/Bogota
- Elevation
- 52 m
Overview of Maicao
Part of Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia, Maicao is a compact city. Some 123,757 inhabitants call it home. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters. Handy context when you build an itinerary. Expect water sports and culture to fill most of your time.
Things to do in Maicao
Water Sports in Maicao
(2)Maicao's water sports entries include Bodyboard and Surf. It is a direct read of Maicao's activity profile. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Culture in Maicao
(1)Maicao's culture entries include Mosques. It is a direct read of Maicao's activity profile. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Maicao
Plan water days for June to September.
Getting there & around
Maicao is mid-sized: regional trains or buses usually get you in, and the centre is walkable. The local time zone is America/Bogota.
Similar destinations
Places near Maicao that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maicao known for?
- Maicao is mainly a destination for water sports and culture, set in Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia with around 123,757 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Maicao?
- You can plan around Bodyboard, Surf and Mosques in Maicao. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Maicao?
- Plan water days for June to September.
- Where is Maicao located?
- Administratively, Maicao sits in Departamento de La Guajira, Colombia — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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