Venezuela why visit

You should write your own article based on your observations above, I would totally read it! Dudo mucho que todas puedan mantener una figura digna de Miss World, si no tienen el presupuesto para comprar la comida, y si lo tienen no la hay. This made me almost cry, cant believe im moving out in 2 months just because i cant profesionally develop here.

So glad you enjoyed your trip and i hope you come back and visit Los Roques when everything gets … uhm even better? Hi there! You know something? Thanks a lot from the bottom of my heart! I really enjoyed your posts about Venezuela. I hope you come back soon to get to know Venezuela even more.

You can count on me to be your tourist guide in Ciudad Bolivar if you want to see the imponent Orinoco river. First of all, thank you for writing about my country! You are right about being an obese country! Hi Mirko, How is your book, done? In the nineties I lived as a exchange student in Ccs and had a great year, explored all sides of the country. Kind regards, Bart.

Hi Ronaldo, Do you know how many times your name appears when you write your name?? Has it got worse or do we hear only the bad info and is it getting better? Hi there Will! Thanks a lot for stopping by my beautiful country and made an approach to our whole sense. Although we are living a tough time, you got what makes us Venezuelans, indeed.

Congratulations and keep that backpack ready for new adventures. Hey Ana!! Thanks so much, I loved Venezuela; truly one of the most amazing places I have ever been!! Hope you keep enjoying your trips and once again, thanks for telling people not everyting is bad in here…. Hey Johoanna, Venezuela was amazing and I had such a good time although I must admit, I was a tad nervous regarding all the warnings!

I really hope to come back to Venezuela some day and meet up with more epic people — we should totally grab a beer! Estoy a la orden cuando vuelvas a poner pie sobre esta tierra maravillosa hay muchas cosas que te faltaron por conocer y experimentar.

Estamos a la orden. We have become very good friends with a Venezuelan man and are loving hearing so much about his culture and also about his lifestyle and the politics of the country. We can totally attest to the friendliness if he is anything to go by. Ahhhhh OK Venezuela is my next destination… Cheap fuel? Toilet paper is more expensive than flights?

Awesome Couchsurfing community? Cannot wait. The capital is the city where everybody look after their bodies and for sure you will find plenty of misses around you. We are fitness freaks. Be careful when coming, specially if you are coming alone. Yes, due to the incredibly high inflation things are really cheap for you people who do not suffer exchange policy and i mean you can buy dollars or have access to any currency with only going to a exchange place or a bank.

So be carefull where you are going and with who. Take in mind you might find some hardships around, if you can deal with all that including not finding toilet paper, maxypads or tampoms, shampoo or soap or body or clothes washing , milk, flour, meat, chicken and other basic things.

Being without electric service and running for some hours in a daily basis you pretty much might find the travel enjoyable. The best of lucks in your adventure. In my homecountry, sadly i left it behind to find a better future outside of it.

Hello Crystal! I live in the coast in a city called Barcelona. I lived in Aus for several months and I want to show the same hospitality the Aussies show me when I was there and also to have someone to practice my English lol! Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. More information. Caracas City, Venezuela. Will Hatton. Blogger and entrepreneur. Adventurer and vagabond.

Master of the handstand pushup. Conqueror of mountains, survivor of deserts, and crusader for cheap escapades. Will has been on the road for more than a decade, travelling to far-flung lands on a shoestring budget. He is passionate about self-development and finding meaning and strength through personal challenges.

Currently, Will is based in Bali where he has opened his first hostel - Tribal Hostel! And his mantra? Growth begins at the edges of your comfort zone. Share or save this post Pinterest.

Our Favourite 'Living on the Road' Pack. The Broke Backpacker Manifesto. The Broke Backpacker's mission statement: what it means to BE a broke backpacker. Im waiting to someday visit Venezuela. I hear all the nice areas to visit are amazing. How did you get a Tourist Visa?

I am trying to figure that out right now and striking out. Hi everyone I want to go to a Spanish language school in Venezuela. It depends on YOU — how experienced you are and where in Venezuela you go. Next time, Maracaibo!!! Awesome share!

This is on my hit list. There are actually chubby and ugly Venezuelans! Well… I will be coming back to Venezuela next year so maybe then we can meet! Thanks so much for drawing my attention to La Patilla! The Broke Backpacker shares his reasons to visit Venezuela from a trip to the country. The article has not been updated and information may have changed. Everybody I had met had told me that to visit Venezuela was point-blank stupid. I had been travelling for six months, winding my way down Central America and into Colombia, getting ever closer.

The whole time I had been on the lookout for someone, anyone, who had actually been to Venezuela and lived to tell the tale. I had yet to meet a soul who had successfully backpacked around Venezuela. Despite all of the rumours and half-truths that were thrown at me, it turned out that there was five crucial things nobody seemed to know about this truly incredible country…and these are the reasons to visit Venezuela.

Venezuela was without a doubt the cheapest country I have ever been to, I changed money on the black market , which is pretty much the norm for anybody lucky enough to have US dollars, and was absolutely amazed at what I could afford. For one dollar I could get twelve beers. For four bucks I could stay in a five star hotel room, for six bucks I could catch a flight, for eighty bucks I could go on all inclusive, truly amazing, four day wildlife tour.

Everywhere I went, people seemed somewhat bewildered to see me. I met only a handful of other backpackers whilst in Venezuela, all of whom spoke better Spanish than me. Locals never seemed to sure what to think of a tattooed gringo with a scraggly pack and terrible Spanish attempting to hitch a ride or make new friends whilst out on the town. Ultimately, most people were incredibly kind to me, possibly out of a sense of responsibility, and nothing bad ever happened to me.

I found the Couchsurfing community in Venezuela to be thriving and I made some great friends throughout the country, despite my terrible Spanish! I found the local people to be really concerned for my wellbeing and to be incredibly helpful when I was sorting out buses or trying to find somewhere to stay. I knew Venezuela was going to be cheap, although just how cheap it was truly shocked me.

That is not a typo. Venezuela has more oil reserves than any other country in the world and you can buy a full tank of gas for less than it costs to buy a bottle of water. Once I started a foreign rums collection, then I had a party and that was kind of the end of that dream. It took me a few days to get my head around Venezuela, I spoke to lots of people and tried to get a better understanding of the very complicated economical and social issues in the country.

Saying that, for a wandering backpacker, it is so worth the risk. With some truly stunning sites, the table-top mountain of Roraima being my favourite, dirt cheap adventures and a welcoming people; Venezuela is prime adventure territory — just play your cards right and play it safe. I personally would love to go back to Venezuela and would recommend it to anyone who has some decent backpacking experience under their belts.

This is not a destination for newbies. For the more experienced backpackers, with some time in The Middle East or Western Africa under their belts, this is the next big thing…. Will blogs over at The Broke Backpacker about his adventures around the world, you can follow him on Facebook and on Twitter or, if your really friendly, hunt him down on the road for a cheeky pint.

Writer and photographer. Adventurer and vagabond. Master of the handstand pushup. Conqueror of mountains, a survivor of deserts, and crusader for cheap escapades. Will is an avid hitch-hiker, couch-surfer and bargain-seeker. He is a devout follower of the High Temple of Backpackistan and the proud inventor of the man-hug. Looking to book your next trip? Public gatherings are prohibited and people have been instructed to wear face covering at all times when outside.

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There is a high threat from violent crime and kidnapping throughout Venezuela, which has one of the highest murder rates in the world. Armed robbery, mugging, carjacking, and burglary are all common and are often accompanied by extreme levels of violence — do not resist an attacker.

These crimes can occur on the street or the beach, in supermarket queues or when travelling in private vehicles or public transport, or indoors. Remain alert and avoid using your mobile phone or displaying other electronic equipment or valuables on the street or in a vehicle. Private security services, including the use of armoured cars, are increasingly becoming the standard for business and official visitors and residents.

In Caracas, reasonably priced hotels can be found in safer areas such as Chacao district. If you want to visit the Avila then stick to popular trails and times usually the morning and where possible, go in a group and with someone who knows the park.

Only use pre-booked taxis rather than hailing them in the street. Hotels will normally book a taxi from a reputable company or supply their own vehicle service.

Avoid public transport. A number of robberies at gunpoint have been reported on the Caracas metro. There are regular reports of passengers being robbed on public buses. There are no direct air services between Venezuela and the USA. The land borders with Brazil and Colombia can take time to cross and can be dangerous. Occasionally, protests by locals have led to the closure sometimes for days of Canaima airport and main roads eg parts of Road 10 between El Callao and the Brazilian border.

There are shortages of fuel and other essentials across almost all of the country. There have been reports of bribes being solicited by authorities at Maiquetia Caracas International Airport. Normal check-in for flights is hours in advance.

Police and immigration checks can be lengthy. Departure taxes are normally included in the price of a ticket, except at Puerto Ordaz Airport.

Check with your airline before paying anything extra. Do not make any non-official payments at airports and ask for a receipt for any customs duty payments you make. Tourist travel can often involve flying in light aircraft. There have been several accidents in recent years on the main tourist routes, including Los Roques, Canaima and Merida - some with fatalities. A list of recent incidents and accidents can be found on the website of the Aviation Safety network.

The International Civil Aviation Organisation carried out its most recent audit of the level of implementation of the critical elements of safety oversight in Venezuela in UK government officials have been told to avoid using both airlines. Criminal groups operate in the Maiquetia airport area. Members of these groups work inside the airport to spot passengers who appear to be wealthy and then inform car hijackers and muggers waiting on the roads outside the airport.

Some passengers have been followed from the airport and assaulted on the way to or on arrival at their destination in Caracas. Passengers have also been robbed when returning to their cars at the airport car park. Avoid travelling on the road between Caracas and Maiquetia airport during the hours of darkness.

There are fewer cars on the road during this time and the risk of crime is much higher. There have been armed robberies on buses travelling to Maiquetia Airport, and along Avenida Libertador in Caracas. Ideally, arrange to be met at the airport by friends, business contacts, or your tour operator.

If you have to take a taxi, use a licensed taxi from the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. Beware of bogus taxi-drivers at the airport.

There have been occasions when passengers have been asked for bribes at the airport. Exchange currency at official exchange booths only. The National Guard carries out random drug and security checks at Maiquetia Airport, particularly on departure. Departing passengers are sometimes asked to accompany an officer to a local hospital for an x-ray.

Heavy rains and lack of maintenance can affect road conditions. Seek local advice about your route before you set out, leave plenty of time for your journey and stick to the main roads.

Avoid travelling after dark. Fuel shortages are common across all parts of the country. You can drive in Venezuela using a British driving licence for up to 1 year. After that you will need to get a Venezuelan driving licence. Make sure you have copies of insurance documents, driving licence and passport with you at all times.