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Venezuela Travel Guide

Due to the unstable situation and very high level of general risk, traveling to Venezuela may be dangerous. Read more
Trek Zone
73°F
Friday
76°F
Saturday

Season Note

Are July and August good months to visit Venezuela?

7

July

Shoulder
season

8

August

Shoulder
season

Tourist visa

Visa requirements for citizens of Poland visiting Venezuela for tourism.

Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Did you know?

The Salto Angel is the highest waterfall in the world. It is located in Venezuela in the Canaima National Park. Its height is 3212 ft and is more than 11 times higher than Niagara.

How far is it?

1. The site uses the Great Circle method of calculating distances between two points on the Earth
2. To change the cities for comparison, change Your Country in settings

The distance between Caracas (VE) and Warsaw (PL) is 5558 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Caracas click here

Caracas
Caracas
Barquisimeto
Ciudad Guayana
Maracaibo
Valencia
Warsaw
Warsaw
Krakow
Łódź
Poznań
Wrocław
5558
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Venezuela on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

4

Level 4 • Do not travel.

Update: 2 Jul 2025

Upcoming holidays

5 July 2025• Independence Day

24 July 2025• Simon Bolivar's Day

Currency

Bolívar soberano (VES) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 VES
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.78168
12793
GBP
0.67506
14814
PLN
3.32666
3006
USD
0.92178
10849
Update: 3 Jul 2025

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Venezuela

Map
Distance matrix
MilesCaracasCanaima National ParkValenciaMaracaiboMaracayBarquisimetoMéridaSierra Nevada National Park
Caracas-4797832050168318303
Canaima National Park479-521746502591661643
Valencia78521-2472890241226
Maracaibo320746247-274160147154
Maracay5050228274-119268253
Barquisimeto16859190160119-160149
Mérida318661241147268160-18
Sierra Nevada National Park30364322615425314918-

Best Ways to Experience Venezuela

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Bolívar soberano (VES)

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 3 July 2025
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Vaccinations

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All travelers

You should be up to date on routine vaccinations while traveling to any destination. Some vaccinations may also be required in Venezuela.

Routine vaccines

Before each trip, it is worth making sure that we are up to date with the routine vaccinations. These include vaccinations against measles, mumps and rubella, diphtheria, tetanus, whooping cough, chickenpox, polio and flu.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Reduce your exposure to germs

Most travelers

Get travel vaccines and medicines because there is a risk of these diseases in the country you are visiting.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a digestive disease caused by the hepatitis A virus and is closely related to a lack of good hygiene.It can be asymptomatic, moderate, or very severe.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Typhoid

Typhoid fever is an acute, systemic infectious disease caused by Salmonella typhi.The source of the infection may include dirty water, raw fruits, vegetables, dairy products, as well as dirt containing bacteria.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Eat and drink safely

Some travelers

Vaccinations and medications that may be recommended under certain conditions, depending on where you will be, the length of your stay and the nature of your stay.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is a disease caused by the hepatitis B virus.Infection occurs through contact of injured skin or mucous membranes with virus-infected blood or other secretions (e.g. during sexual contact, through contaminated needles or as a result of medical procedures).
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Avoid sharing body fluids
  • Avoid non-sterile medical or cosmetic equipment

Malaria

Malaria is a life-threatening parasitic disease transmitted by mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Take antimalarial meds
  • Prevent bug bites
Estimated relative risk of malaria in Venezuela

Niskie

Areas with malaria

All areas <1700 m (5577 ft). Present in Angel Falls

Rabies

Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by neurotrophic viruses from the rhabdovirus family.The infection is most often caused by biting a sick animal or other contact of its saliva with mucous membranes, conjunctiva or damaged skin.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Keep away from animals

Yellow Fever

Yellow fever is an acute viral disease which is transmitted by virus-infected mosquitoes.
Prevention
  • Get vaccinated
  • Prevent bug bites
Vaccination requirements

Required if traveling from Brazil and ≥1 year of age, including transit >12 hours in an airport located in Brazil.

This section is for informational purposes and does not exhaust all issues related to vaccination. Based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

With or without a visa?

Visa requirements for citizens of

Poland
  • Poland
  • More

visiting flagVenezuela for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Travel requirements for Polish citizens
Visa not required

A visa is not required.

Electricity

120V (60 Hz)

In Venezuela the standard voltage is 120V and the frequency is 60 Hz. Type A, B sockets are used.

Click on the socket icon to see more information
socket AType A
socket BType B

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

50 / 231
Ranking
28 435 940
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African

Area

34 / 230
Ranking
353.8 thous. mi²
It is approximately 293% of the territory of Poland.

Life expectancy

134 / 196
Ranking
72.2
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 68.9women 75.7

Median age

72 / 157
Ranking
30
Average age of population expressed in years.men 29.4women 30.7

Population growth

22 / 172
Ranking
2.46%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

27 / 131
Ranking
97.1%
Ability to read, write and count.men 97%women 97.2%

GDP

78 / 194
Ranking
17 527 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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