Venezuela - Info Sheets

Cantav is the telephone company of Venezuela (http://www.cantv.com.ve) and has installed many new card phones. These cards can be purchased at many news stands. These phones are out of order frequently (error de tarjeta) so you will have to try...

If a holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, many people will take a four-day weekend. In December, government offices close early, working from about 7:30am – 3:30pm. From December 15-18, do not plan on any business until schools reopen after...

The currency unit is the bolívar. In 2002, the bolívar exchange was floated and rose in one day from Bs770 to over Bs1400. The currency is still very unstable making exchange rates very difficult to predict. In order to ensure the best rate, be...

Venezuela is a tropical country and carries a risk of malaria, yellow fever and some other insect-borne diseases. The riskiest regions are the Delta, Guyana and the Amazon areas. Before you travel, you should check your immunization status, pack...

Robbery is increasingly common in cities due do a lagging economy. In order to keep all of your personal belongings on your trip, you should leave them in a hotel safe if you are not going to take them with you on your sight seeing adventures....

Within Venezuela: Domestic airlines consist of Aerotuy, Aeropostal, Aserca, Avensa, Avior, Laser, Línea Aérea IAACA, Rutaca, and Santa Bárbara. Charter flights are widely used for tourism and business and these companies are listed below....

Flight schedules and prices are subject to change, so please contact a local travel agent or the airline for the most recent information, offers or promotions. From the US: American Airlines Continental Airlines Delta Airlines United...

Buses go from the capital to all points of the country, with each town having its connecting lines and station (terminal de pasajeros). La Bandera is the bus terminal for south and west travel and the Terminal de Oriente for eastern destinations....

Renting cars is expensive in Venezuela and drivers must be over 21 for cars or 25 for jeeps; any 4 wheel drive vehicle is going to be twice the price of a small car. Be sure to ask about charges for additional drivers, returning the car to a...

Travelers to Venezuela should have a passport with at least six months validity remaining. Vaccination or health certificates are not usually required, however, you may be asked for them anyway. Citizens of the United Kingdom, United States,...