Venezuela travel guide

Find out what to see and do when travelling or backpacking around Venezuela.

Venezuela highlights

	Destination	Make a reservation
	Angel Falls Situated in the Canaima National Park, Angel Falls are the world's highest waterfalls with a drop of nearly 1km. Take a trip in a canoe and hike to the falls where you can swim in the exhilarating pools.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Los Llanos This is a large area of wetland plains where visitors come to see the vast array of wildlife including caimans, jaguars, anteaters, anaconda and many bird species. Take a trip from one of the many ranches that farm the land.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Merida Located at the foot of the Andes, this is Venezuela's adventure centre with the opportunity to try mountain biking, trekking and rafting amongst the amazing scenery. Nearby is Pico Espejo, where you can use the world's longest and highest cable car to reach the summit. Visitors then have the option of using mules, SUVs or hiking down the mountain.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Isla de Margarita This beautiful island in the Caribbean Sea is best known for its upmarket beach resorts but there are plenty of options for the more active traveller. A boat trip through La Restinga National Park's mangrove coast is a popular option and there is also the opportunity to try various water-sports including windsurfing and kite-surfing.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Los Roques Archipelago A remote area of hundreds of islands and coral reefs in the Caribbean Sea, Los Roques is a great destination for anyone interested in fishing, diving and snorkelling. The turtle sanctuary at Dos Mosquises is also well worth visiting.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours
	Coro This coastal town boasts some amazing colonial architecture, especially in the historic town centre. In addition to the cathedral, it is well worth visiting San Francisco Church and San Clemente Cross and there are also a number of museums in town, plus some beautiful dunes.	Flights Hotels Hostels Tours

Map of Venezuela

Main travellers routes

• Simon Bolivar International Airport, located just outside Caracas, is the main airport in Venezuela with direct flights from major US and European airports.
• You can enter Venezuela by road through Brazil and Columbia although the Brazil border is some distance from all major destinations. A popular route from Columbia is on the coastal road via Maicao and Maracaibo.
• There is a weekly ferry between Port of Spain in Trinidad and Guiria in Venezuela.
• Bus travel is recommended over car hire due to the chaotic nature of the roads.
• The Venezuelan bus network is comprehensive and covers most major destinations.

Capital and main cities

• Caracas
• Other main cities include Coro, Maracaibo and Maracay.

Languages

• Spanish
• Various indigenous Amazonian languages.
• English is rarely understood or used.

Currency

• Bolivar fuerte
• Currency converter

Visas (always check with your embassy)

• British citizens do not require a visa for trip to Venezuela.

Foreign Office Advice

• Venezuela foreign office advice

Flights and accommodation

• Flight prices to Venezuela
• Hotel and hostel prices

Tours and day trips in Venezuela

• Responsible Travel in Venezuela - Trips and accommodation from the main tourist routes to off-the-beaten track places.

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