Why go
- City in Sucre, Venezuela.
- Served by Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM).
History
Cumaná is the capital city of Venezuela's Sucre State. It is located 402 kilometres (250 mi) east of Caracas. Cumaná was one of the first cities founded by Spain in the mainland Americas and is the oldest continuously-inhabited Hispanic-established city in South America. Its early history includes several successful counters by the indigenous people of the area who were attempting to prevent Spanish incursion into their land, resulting in the city being refounded several times. The municipality of Sucre, which includes the capital city, Cumaná, had a population of 358,919 at the 2011 Census; the latest estimate is 423,546.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732, 734) · 6 routes: Caracas, Guayana, Miami, Panama City, Porlamar, Valencia
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80, DC9) · 3 routes: Caracas, Guayana, Valencia
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Caracas
- Conviasa V0 (ATR) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- Conviasa V0 (Embraer 190) · 1 route: Caracas
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
credit: Wikipedia / Wikimedia Commons · See source page
When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Antonio José de Sucre Airport (CUM); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: BLA has direct flights to 6 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Caracas, Guayana, Valencia, Miami, Panama City…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Terminal del Gran Cacique Express, 3.1 km); routes include Puerto La Cruz - Punta de Piedras, Cumaná - Punta de Piedras.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Cumana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.