Puerto Cabello
Venezuela · Estado CaraboboVE
City in Carabobo, Venezuela
Puerto Cabello is a city on the north coast of Venezuela. It is located in Carabobo State, about 210 km west of Caracas. As of 2011, the city had a population of around 182,400. The city is home to the largest and busiest port in the country and is thus a vital cog in the country's vast oil industry. The word 'cabello' translates to 'hair'. The Spanish took to saying that the sea was so calm there that a ship could be moored to the dock with a single hair.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 209,080
- Coordinates
- 10.473, -68.013
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Puerto Cabello
Puerto Cabello sits in Estado Carabobo, Venezuela and reads as a mid-sized city. The headcount is close to 209,080. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Visitors mostly come here for culture, water sports and nature.
Things to do in Puerto Cabello
Culture in Puerto Cabello
(8)Puerto Cabello's culture entries include Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puerto Cabello. Altogether 8 options are tagged here.
Water Sports in Puerto Cabello
(7)On the water sports side, Puerto Cabello offers Bodyboard, Diving, Sailboats, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Puerto Cabello. That is 7 tagged options in total, so there is room to pick and choose.
Nature in Puerto Cabello
(6)Our data lists Beaches, Caves, Forest, Natural Places and Nature as nature options here. In all, 6 activities are recorded in this category. The list follows Puerto Cabello's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Puerto Cabello
(4)Nightlife lovers get Casinos, Festival, Music and Nightlife. All of it is drawn from Puerto Cabello's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Adventure in Puerto Cabello
(3)Puerto Cabello records Adventure Parks, Boat Rides and Theme Parks under adventure. All of it is drawn from Puerto Cabello's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Wellness in Puerto Cabello
(3)Wellness in Puerto Cabello covers Farms, Hammam and Therms. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Puerto Cabello's own activity tags.
Family in Puerto Cabello
(2)Puerto Cabello records Aquariums and Water Parks under family. Everything listed here comes from what Puerto Cabello is actually tagged with. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Sports in Puerto Cabello
(2)Our data lists Hiking Trails and Hunting as sports options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Puerto Cabello's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Puerto Cabello
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Estado Carabobo; once there, walking covers most of Puerto Cabello. The local time zone is America/Caracas.
Similar destinations
Places near Puerto Cabello that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Puerto Cabello known for?
- Puerto Cabello is mainly a destination for culture, water sports and nature, set in Estado Carabobo, Venezuela with around 209,080 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Puerto Cabello?
- You can plan around Ancient Ruins, Cathedrals, Docks, Fountains and Historical Sites in Puerto Cabello. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Puerto Cabello?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable. Nature days work best across April to June and September to October. Target June to September if the water is the point of the trip.
- Where is Puerto Cabello located?
- Administratively, Puerto Cabello sits in Estado Carabobo, Venezuela — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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