Why go
- City in Aragua, Venezuela.
- Served by Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC).
History
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362. In Venezuela, Maracay is known as "Ciudad Jardín".
Restaurants & places to go
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 6 direct destinations
- Aserca Airlines R7 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
- Insel Air (7I/INC) (Priv) 7I (M83) · 2 routes: Oranjestad, Willemstad
- Volotea Costa Rica 9V (732) · 2 routes: Barcelona, Maracaibo
- Aero Lanka QL (D93) · 1 route: Porlamar
- Copa Airlines CM (737-700) · 1 route: Panama City
- Myway Airlines 8I (M82) · 1 route: Oranjestad
- Virgin Pacific VH (MD-80) · 1 route: Porlamar
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.
Where to stay
Where things are
Photographs
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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 Escuela Mariscal Sucre Airport (MYC); 7 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Maracay. 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.