Venezuela Travel Forum

Hi, do I have to book the flight in advance or can I buy the tickets at the airport just before the flight.
If I have to book them in advance, which airlines would you recommend?

Many thanks
regards

Hi!
My question is if there is no problem getting into Venezuela from Brasil through Santa Elena de Uairen???
And more...I have heard that Venezuela is very expensive in case you change your money in official money exchange points, but if you get Venezuelian pesos outside the country or change your money in the black market things work out much much cheaper! Is that right? Any suggestions?? What would be the rate difference - official and black market?

Thank you!

Hey, guys last minute question. I get into Caracas on Saturday. I'd planned to travel on to a smaller city or town but it turns out I only arrive in at 11pm. So I was wondering if anybody knew any cheap places to stay that I could book at the last minute? Or if there were any night buses running that I could get? Any advice would be really useful,
thanks Carly

Hi, does anybody know if you can get a direct bus from Cartajena to Merida, I know its a long trip but I need to get there quickly. If not what is the best and safest route. Also can you get a bus from Merida to Caracas airport? I dont really want to go into Caracas if I can help it.
Thanks

Howdy Y'All,

I am thinking of visiting Venezuela in August. Is this a bad time to plan a visit? I understand it is the rainy season, but have been told that Venezuela weather systems are more driven by altitude than season/time of year. What sort of weather could I expect in August?


If August is a really bad time I could possibly go in September or October. Which of these is the best time to visit?

I especially want to visit the Angel Falls and have been told these are at their most spectacular in the wet season. When is the best time to go to see them at their best and still be assured of travel to them through the jungles?

Thanks for your help Y'All

Or, are they all bad times to visit?

While packing for my next trip, i came across about 80 000 of the old bolivares, no more than about 35 or 40 dollars at the time i acquired it... any idea what to do with it? or shall i add them to my increasing collection of notes and coins?
thank you

How easy/hard is it to get hold of a visa from the UK, for overland entry?
Also where are the relatively safe areas and where should be avoided?

Are we able to collect some sea shells and take them home with us?

I am currently looking at some prices for tours for Angel Falls and Merida etc... If the prices are listed in BsF, will the tour operator give you a good exchange rate if you pay in US dollars i.e. will they give a rate similar to the black market or will they just use the official interest rate?

Thanks

I am thinking about traveling to Venezuela for two weeks in early June. Yet, a Venezuelan friend, who lives in the US, told me that political situation and crimes are kind of out of control over there right now and doesn’t recommend me to visit Venezuela. How safe is Venezuela for a lone female traveler? If I travel to Venezuela, I would like to visit Angel Falls, Coro, Parque Nacional Mochima, Rio Caura and etc. I speak Spanish and consider myself an experienced independent traveler. I would appreciate any input you may have. Gracias!

Hi,

is September a good time to visit Margarita??

Thanks for answer

S

I heard that people are trading 6 Bolivars for 1 dollar now. Is this true? When will Chavez raise the official rate from 2.15 Bs for 1 dollar to a higher rate?
David

Hi,

I `m interested to exchange Bolivar $ into US $ / Euros.I have them in cash now, my question is that if you can help me where to exchange them.I`m not interested to go on the streets/black market.I`m interested if there is a way to buy webmoney (like: e-gold, liberty reserve, etc) or anything that could help me change them into US $ or EURO .I looking to find out more solutions to solve my issue .

jancoman00 [at] gmail.com


Jan

Salam/hi/Hola/bonjour,

My name is Badre. I'm from Morocco and i will be spending my vacation in Venezuela from 26 March until 18 April 2009. this is the itinary i am thinking to make : Caracas, PT la cruz/mochima/Isla Margarita, Cuidad Bolivar, Canaima
Puerto ayacucho, Merida, Maracaibo.

It is sooo hard to find a budget hotel, a room in an appartment/house...

that is why i propose if anybody could share a room in his appertment for 3 nights depending on the city where he lives. my budget max 12$/night.

Please help.

Ps : if anybody seems to traval to the same city at the same date for 3 nights, i'm willing to share an appartment/house with him/her

Badre.

Hi, all!

I've tried to book a hotel in Caracas (and some other places in V-la) and found out that the available prices are pretty high (from 300USD per night on my dates) for online booking. What is the best way of booking accommodation in Venezuela?

Possible variants:
1. Online
2. Calling directly
3. Via travel agencies
4. Trying to search accommodation there


Thanks!

where can i get to rent a car for a good price that not to expensive?

where can i get a apartment or hotel nice for a good costs on isla margirita?

what is the cost on bus or taxi to go around?

thank you all

Rose

Could someone recomend a posada near the airport in Maiquetia? We just need a safe place to stay overnight waiting for our flight to Maturin the next day. May 20, 2009
Thanks.
David

MY NAME IS MOISES, FROM CANADA.

I RECENTLY BOOKED A TRIP TO CATRACAS, VENEZUELA, ONLY LATER TO FIGURE OUT YOUR HOTELS ARE PRICIER THAN THEY ARE HERE. IF ANYONE CAN HELP ME FIND CHEAP PLACES OR ROOMS I CAN STAY FOR ABOUT 2/3 WEEKS, I'D BE THANKFUL. HOPEFULLY NEAR CENTRETOWN. I'M NEEDING IT FOR 9TH MARCH

ME COMPRE UN VUELO PARA CARACAS, PARA QUEDARME UNAS 2 SEMANAS Y NECESITO UN LUGAR DONDE QUEDARME. QUE SEA MAS BARATO QUE UN HOTEL. TALVEZ CERCA DEL CENTRO.
LLEGO EL 9 DE MARSO. SI ME PODRIAN AYUDAR SE LOS AGRADESCO.

Hy All,
I'll be travelling around the North Coast of Venezuela at the end of March.I know for sure there are many spots where people can windsurf, but
is there any any good spot for surfing just with a surfboard?
Any other tips about nice beaches and places are very accepted,
thanks a lot in advance!
Roberto

We'll go in vacation to Hotel Dunes in 2 weeks with a 2 year baby...do I find diapers in a close supermarket or other place close by???

Hi. Is there any budget accommodation now available in Paraitepuy under Roraima in Venezuela? We do not need anything fancy, just a place to spend night before our trek and store our excessive stuff brought for changeful travelling around Venezuela.

Also, does anybody have any e-mail contact in Paraitepuy (or at least San Francisco de Yuruani) where we could pre-negotiate transport to Paraitepuy and/or a guide for our trek? We would like to start our trek early to avoid heat on the savanna and shorten our accession to the mountain.

Thanks.

Whilst we were in Ciudad Bolivar, we saw a crowd of people come out of the cathedral following a service. They placed a floral tribute against the statue of Simon Bolivar, posed for a group photo and then walked off, led by a group of boys on stilts. Does anyone know what this might have been about?

Thanks

I'm going to Venezuela for 3 weeks with my partner in Feb. The cost of everything seems really high at the moment which we were not expecting (it does not help that the pound has crashed!). I have been advised that I need to bring USD cash and change it on the black market any advice gratefully received ie where to do it, safty, rates available. We will be in Caracas, Henry Pittier Nat Park and then hope to climb Roraima on a tour.

Hola,
¿Is May 1 a big holiday in Venezuela? I was thinking about flying into Caracas and onto Maturin on that day. ¿Would that be a good time to travel or will everyone be off work that day? Thanks for you answer.
David

How do I get in touch with the Posada Maconda?

im organising a friends stag do 10 of us. im trying to find out the best place to party till the early hours and a nice hotel near by also when is the best time to go was thinking end of feb march time? please help

We're going to Venezuela at the end of January, and our itinerary includes a three day trip to the Orinoco Delta.

Any tips on what clothing and other items are essential/advisable?

Can tickets be purchased by credit card either via phone or through local travel agency and be held for pick-up at ferry upon arrival? Since I am in U.S. and have been told that ferry tickets may not be available then, I want to be able to purchase in advance and when i arrive at PLC on Thursday afternoon, pre-paid ticket will await me. Glad to pay additional service fee if necessary.

Is there holiday schedule for ground transportation from Caracas to Puerto La Cruz and also does ferry from PLC to Margarita operate on holiday schedule as well? Where is station in Caracas (if not at airport) for ground transportation to PLC?

Due to holiday, is there ground transportation available and if so, where is station for pick-up in Caracas? What times? How much (USD)?