Major city · Venezuela
Macuto
A half-day or one-night beach escape from Caracas: go on a weekday for quiet sand, skip weekends when the coast fills up.
Macuto is a beach town 10 km from Caracas airport, popular with locals for its promenade, seafood and weekend crowds. Most visitors come for a day trip or a single night. The town has a few museums, a colonial hotel and a lively seaside strip, but no major sights that demand more time.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Aug–Nov (rainy season, risk of landslides on the coastal road)
- Airport
- CCS
- Nights
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Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Macuto911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Macuto, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bring all funds as clean, small US dollar notes: see Insurance & payments above.Venezuela-wide
- SafetyMacuto is generally safe during the day, but petty theft can occur on crowded beaches and at night.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 10 km (6.2 mi) east; taxis and por puesto jitneys available).CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 6.2 mi (10 km) east; taxis and por puesto jitneys available).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the promenade and beach.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of beer$1–2
- Budget bedHostel or basic guesthouse bed, a night, per personVES 10
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomVES 50
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomVES 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 20 · Mid VES 50 · High VES 100
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 10 km (6.2 mi) east; taxis and por puesto jitneys available)CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 6.2 mi (10 km) east; taxis and por puesto jitneys available)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
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Feb
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
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31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Aug–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Mar (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Macuto: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Feb
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
8 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the promenade and beach. Por puesto jitneys and buses connect Macuto to La Guaira and Caracas. Taxis are available but negotiate the fare before boarding.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Por puesto jitney or bus, about 30–45 min
Combine with a visit to the capital's museums and El Hatillo.
Door to door: About 2 h
Por puesto or taxi via the coastal road and mountain route, about 1.5 h
A German-influenced mountain town with cool climate and architecture.
Los Teques
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Por puesto or bus via Caracas, about 1 h
Capital of Miranda state; cable car and local markets.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Avenida La Playa
Main strip with hotels, restaurants and the promenade; most convenient for beach access.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $20–40 (USD) excl. bed
- Mid
- $40–80 (USD) excl. bed
- High
- $80+ (USD) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × VES 50 | VES 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 50 | VES 100 |
| Por puesto from Caracas, one way2 × VES 5 · check | VES 10 |
| Taxi from airport to Macuto1 × VES 15 · check | VES 15 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × VES 10 | VES 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 20 |
| Trip total≈ VES 108 per person per day, bed included | VES 215 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Beachside meal (fish, rice, salad) | $5–10 |
| Bottle of beer | $1–2 |
| Por puesto from Caracascheck | $3–5 |
| Taxi from airport to Macutocheck | $10–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Weekends are very crowded; go on a weekday for a quieter experience.
- The coastal road can be affected by landslides during heavy rain; check conditions before travelling.
- Cash is king: US dollars accepted widely, but smaller vendors may not have change for large bills.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
The US embassy is in Caracas (check status); most other countries have embassies in Caracas. Contact your embassy before travel.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Por puesto Caracas → Macuto: about $3–5, 30–45 min (check)
- Taxi airport → Macuto: $10–20, about 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DOHN-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- Necesito un taxi — I need a taxi (neh-seh-SEE-toh oon TAHK-see)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Macuto. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid Aug–Nov (rainy season, risk of landslides on the coastal road)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Hotel Santiago and Plazamar Hotel with verified phone numbers and prices.
- Beach cluster with rescue anchor: the promenade and main beach.
- Eat pages with last orders for the seafood restaurants on Avenida La Playa.
Sources
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