your free PDF travel guide for Venezuela
best time to go
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Venezuela, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The seasons are distinguished primarily by the alternation of rain and drought. ) By the end of November to April (dry season is the best time to visit the Llanos, in the rainy season many roads are impassable. To the south is recommended, however, the rainy season, because then the spectacle of the waterfalls in the Gran Sabana is just really impressive. The Caribbean coast has a constant summer climate.
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Wikipedia says:
Venezuela (Amer. Span. veneˈswela), officially the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (Spanish: República Bolivariana de Venezuela), is a country on the northern coast of South America.
The country comprises a continental mainland and numerous islands located off the Venezuelan coastline in the Caribbean Sea. Currently, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela possesses borders with Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the west. Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, St. Lucia, Barbados, Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines and the Leeward Antilles lie just north, off the Venezuelan coast. Falling within the tropics, Venezuela sits close to the equator, in the Northern Hemisphere.
A former Spanish colony, which has been an independent republic since 1821, Venezuela holds territorial disputes with Guyana, largely concerning the Essequibo area, and with Colombia concerning the Gulf of Venezuela. There was a Venezuelan Boundary Crisis in 1985. Today, the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela is known widely for its petroleum industry, the environmental diversity of its territory, and its natural features. Venezuela is considered to be among 17 of the most megadiverse countries in the world.
Venezuela is among the most urbanized countries in Latin America; the vast majority of Venezuelans live in the cities of the north, especially in the capital Caracas which is also the largest city. Other major cities include Maracaibo, Valencia, Maracay, Barquisimeto, Ciudad Guayana and the popular tourist city of Mérida. Venezuela is also home to a diversity of wildlife in a variety of protected habitats. (...) more....
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entry requirements for US citizens
Passport, onward/return ticket and proof of sufficient funds required. Visa not required for a stay up to 90 days. Business and other travelers require a visa. All travelers must pay departure tax ($30) at airport. Minors (under 18) who are traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party, must present a copy of their birth certificate and written authorization from the absent parent(s) or legal guardian. For additional information, contact the Consular Section of the Embassy of Venezuela, 1099 30th St., NW, Washington, DC 20007 (202/342-2214) or the nearest Consulate: CA (415/955-1982), FL (305/577-4214), IL (312/236-9655), LA (504/522-3284), MA (617/266-9368), NY (212/826-1660), PR (809/766-4250/1), or TX (713/961-5166). Internet: www.embavenez-us.gov. Mention tripwolf when you contact American Passport following the link below to ensure eligibility for special rates and services.
costs & money
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Venezuela, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
Currently, Venezuela is a very inexpensive destination. Outstanding bills up to 20 000 Bolivar (VEB) are. Dollars are exchanged without problems, which also applies for U.S. travelers checks. The euro is not yet well known.
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health
Unfortunately, we don't have much English information about Venezuela, but we have more information in other languages German, French, Italian, Spanish. Here is the automatic translation by Google:
The completion of a private travel insurance is highly recommended. No doctor, no clinic will treat a stranger if that is not equal pay with dollars. Pharmacies (farmacias) are usually open until late at night, or display the nearest emergency service. They are all current medications available, often without prescription. Medical Aid (English spoken) at tel 0212/483 70 21 or 483 60 92. vaccination against tetanus and yellow fever are recommended; malaria there (yet) no vaccination. Who rather than getting into the deepest mining camp, but need not be feared malaria. By contrast, the cholera has now spread further. Even more common are dysentery and diarrhea. Caution should be exercised in ice, fruit juices, salads and unpeeled fruit. They should lead the international vaccination card with you.
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