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what are good things to buy in venezuela?

Hello all : I am researching institutions offering CELTA courses in Caracas . I am wondering if anyone knows the area where the "British Council" is located. The address is given as ; Avenida Santa Lucia, Caracas, Venezuela . I would like to know about the safety of the area , if there are convenient locations close by e.g. restaurants , hospital, supermarket etc , the part of Caracas (district ) where it is located and any other info you think might be useful . I thank you very much .

how has the bolivar fuerte affected travel - is it now important to carry dollars or do you get a reasonable rate of exchange from a cashpoint?

what is the latest travel advise for choroni regarding safety

Where can i sell bolivares?

Hi all planning to cross into Venezuela in the next 2 days on the carribean coast route from Santa Marta. Just wandring if anyone was travelling in the same direction?

Hey everyone,
My friend and I only have One night in Caracas. And we love to go dancing:o) What area should we stay in? If you have any specific hostel og hotel in mind, please let me know. (Not to pricy;o))
Kind Regards
Jens Louis

We are planning to travel from Venezuela to Colombia by bus (via Maracaibo). Has anyone done this in the last couple of weeks and knows more about the current security situation concerning abductions of foreigners by ELN and other groups?

I am staying in Lecheria with an expat friend who works days, thus I am on my own for great daytrips! Can someone please recommend beaches to head to, the best way to get there, and the cost? Looking for any of the following: good snorkeling/diving, relaxed younger crowd, nice views!

Hi All, We are a french couple and we decided to move to Venezuela, Isla Margarita in the next few month. We are speaking english, spanish, french. We'll travel with a cat and a dog. We're looking for contacts who can maybe help us. If you have information or if you know contacts about visa, plane tickets, rent a house, buy a car, moving stuff, jobs, tips & advices etc .... please feel free to contact me, I'll happy to give you more details about our new challenge. Kind regards to all Alex and Krys

Hi All, We are a french couple and we decided to move to Venezuela in the next few month. We are speaking english, spanish, french. We'll travel with a cat and a dog. We're looking for contacts who can maybe help us. If you have information or if you know contacts about visa, plane tickets, rent a house, buy a car, tips & advices etc .... please feel free to contact me, I'll happy to give you more details about our new challenge. Kind regards to all Alex and Krys

Hi All, We are a french couple and we decided to move to Venezuela in the next few month. We are speaking english, spanish, french. We'll travel with a cat and a dog. We're looking for contacts who can maybe help us. If you have information or if you know contacts about visa, plane tickets, rent a house, buy a car, tips & advices etc .... please feel free to contact me, I'll happy to give you more details about our new challenge. Kind regards to all Alex and Krys

Hello, I am a journalist for a major media outlet in the US. I have been to Brazil and Mexico in Latin America, and I want to head down to Caracas in March 2013. I know things are a bit rough there politically right now, but I wonder how safe is it to visit as a foreign journalist? I am a radio journalist, and have a small flash recorder with a microphone. Obviously I will stand out, but I'm wondering how likely am I to get robbed that way? What is a safe way to get a few interviews down there? Is it even possible? I am reporting on the environment and if possible I'd like to talk about the politics there as well. Am I going to find this impossible? I speak fairly good spanish, but I unfortunately am a blond haired california looking American. I'm considering growing a beard and wearing my hair out. Would it even help to say I am Canadian? Anyway, I want to see if anybody has any ideas or thoughts on this subject. Thank you!

Hi all, I am currently in Colombia heading to Cartagena. I need to be in Caracas on Sat 26 Jan so I am there in good time ahead of my flight back to reality on Sun 27th. I've taken a look on the web re flights. It isn't attractive since I am being quoted near £400 for a flights that aren't direct. Does anyone have any advice on traveling from Cartagena to Caracas please? I trust it will be too far to do in 1 day and if that is a correct assumption, is there anywhere recommended to break up the journey so I am spend the night asleep in a hotel rather than on a bus? Any help much appreciated.

So would anyone say that Isla Margarita, Venuzuela is a better place overall to vacation than Cartagena, Columbia ? If so why? If no, why not? I haven't decided on which to vacation yet... Input would be greatly be appreciated.

Hi is there a wifi access in puerto Cabello? Thanks

Hey all Hoping to go to Venezuela next year. Just wanted to ask is there any way of accessing cash in an emergency through such avenues as Western Union etc.? We are going from Ireland with a Venezuelan friend :) Thanks in advance!

Hi guys, Just wondering if anyone has made the crossing at Maicao/Maracaibo recently and has any feedback? I'm flying into Caracas on 21 May and was planning on heading west, stopping at the coast at points along the way and ultimately crossing into north-east Colombia, maybe via a Maracaibo - Santa Marta bus. However, I've heard some mixed experiences of people crossing the border between the countries (and this border point in particular), so just seeking some reassurances/advice, ha. Also.. any recommendations on places to visit/avoid while travelling west in Venezuela would be more than welcome. Any responses would be much appreciated. Cheers, Bob

Hi all, Would you please recommend eateries, bars and clubs locals frequent in Caracas?? I d like to get the best out of the culture. Thank you!!

Can I travel from Margarita to Los Roques by air or do i have to go through Carracas????????

Are the beaches as pretty as Aruba and Los Roques? Can you snorkel at Playa Augua or do you have to go somewhere else? Is the ocean clear at Playa Augua? What is considered the busy season?

hi, i am planning to leave columbia by bus and head for cucuta???? then hopefully catch a bus over to canaima, is this possible???? want to get over to angel falls, but dont want to pay extorsionate air faires. your help would be much appreciated

I am planning on going to Caracas in October and wish to spend two weeks hiking to Mount Roraima, seeing Angel Falls,a nd relax at Los Roques. I am looking for information on travel (air or surface) from Caracas to Santa Elena de Uairen such as who offers the services, costs, and timing. Next, options about securing guide and assistance for a five day hike to Mount Roraima. Should I arrange this there or before leaving. Then I wish to go to Canaima for a three day hike- canoe to see Salto Angel. Again, I am looking for guidance on whether this is something better arranged locally or in advance? Finally, I wish to fly from Caniama to Los Roques, and am looking for flight information and accommodation there. Thanks

What happens when you get caught with more money? Do you really go to jail? Are you kept at the police house? How do you get an attorney? How long does it take to get released? I was just there and luckily I was not searched. I am used to traveling with more money and did not no the law, but saw the signs when I arrived and was scared to death. But now I am safe, not in Caracus any more so I am curious what would have happened. I had no problems, all of the Venezuelan people I dealt with were very nice, helpful, honest, and my experience was good. The customs and immigration officials were respectful and no problem. So if they had searched me and found3500 US on me would I have been able to buy my way out? I was planning on spending money there. Why is that a crime? It helps the local businesses. Just curious what would have happened and has any one gone to jail for this law?

My 12-year-old daughter and her father are going to rent a car and travel to and from the Simon Bollivar ?Airport to Caracas at 7:30 PM. Does anyone have advice on how to make this trip safely? They will also be renting a car at Puerto Ordaz and driving around Canaima National Park, Angel Falls, Roraima area. If anyone has travel advice or safety suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.

hello, i want pass throuth globally whole venezuela on motorcycle, two people. is it safe or no. sleeping in tent / motels possible?/ medical standard vaccines 'll be done, mosquito cover, fuel station 95 unleaded are an all roads in venezuela, needed 200 km points. thank you for serious answers and help all advice invited is it possible to get on motorcycle to all wonders of venezuela /angel falls etc/ ? would you reccomend to visit shortly columbia or brasilia borders ? hallo

Hi guys, I'm booked for Venezuela for 2 weeks at the end of summer and was wondering if Caracas, Los Roques and Angel Falls was an okay itinerary. I'm thinking a a couple of days in the city, then head to the falls for a few days and Los Roques for bulk of it. How isolated is Los Roques and how many days in "enough" in Angle falls? I also need to know what's the best way to get around. Thanks!

I am really excited to go there for buying some stuff but i am wondering,is there is any good videogame store over there? and in te Sambil mall, is there any videogame store in this mall? thank you for your attention : )

Hi, I'm arriving into Caracas and need to take a local flight from Caracas to an airport called Portadas, however, I can't find this airport anywhere on the internet and I would like to know what are the local airlines that woudl fly form Caracas to Portadas. Thanks for your help.

Hello, I have never been in South America. I'd be happy to receive feedback about the safety in Caracas, how to spend time best? thanks