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Venezuela Travel Guide

Today in Venezuela: Maundy Thursday (28 Mar)
Trek Zone
80°F
Friday
81°F
Saturday

Season Note

Are March and April good months to visit Venezuela?

3

March

High
season

4

April

Semi-high
season

Tourist visa

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Venezuela for tourism.

Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

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 Washington D.C. (US) is 2059 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Caracas click here

Caracas
Caracas
Barquisimeto
Ciudad Guayana
Maracaibo
Valencia
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
2059
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: 25 Mar 2024

Upcoming holidays

29 March 2024• Good Friday

19 April 2024• Declaration of Independence

Currency

Bolívar soberano (VES) - rate compared to selected currencies

1 VES
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.02554
39.15106
GBP
0.02185
45.77699
USD
0.02756
36.28861
Update: 28 Mar 2024

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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
MilesCaracasMéridaMaracaiboCanaima National ParkMaracaySierra Nevada National ParkPampatarMorrocoy
Caracas-3183204795030321395
Mérida318-14766126818526250
Maracaibo320147-746274154530227
Canaima National Park479661746-502643396563
Maracay50268274502-25326261
Sierra Nevada National Park30318154643253-510238
Pampatar213526530396262510-302
Morrocoy9525022756361238302-

Best Ways to Experience Venezuela

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Practical Information for Travelers

  • Currency
  • Vaccinations
  • Visa
  • Electricity

Currency

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Exchange rates provided by Open Exchange Rates. Last update: 28 March 2024
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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

United States
  • United States
  • More

visiting flagVenezuela for tourism

Updated on 2 March 2023. Based on Visa requirements for United States citizens
Visa required

A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

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

219 / 231
Ranking
28 435 940
Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Arab, German, African

Area

220 / 232
Ranking
353.8 thous. mi²
It is approximately 10% of the territory of United States.

Life expectancy

210 / 221
Ranking
72.2
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 68.9women 75.7

Median age

211 / 222
Ranking
30
Average age of population expressed in years.men 29.4women 30.7

Population growth

212 / 224
Ranking
2.46%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

200 / 210
Ranking
97.1%
Ability to read, write and count.men 97%women 97.2%

GDP

186 / 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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