South America Traveler Advice

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Be careful in jungle excursions as there have been reports of women being drugged and raped in the jungles.. Read full tip...

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  Be careful in selecting a travel guide and never accept medication from strangers. Women should not travel to the jungles alone with a local travel guide.  . Read full tip...

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  Dress modestly and never wear casual clothing or else you will be vulnerable to a criminal. Do not wear sexy clothes as these may attract rapists specially in the jungles. Do not wear jewelry...Read full tip...

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  Reserve "radio taxis" or private cabs and ride only these as there are fake taxi drivers who have been reported to rape female tourists at night. Do not ride an unregistered taxi even...Read full tip...

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  Register with the consulate of your country first as you enter Bolivia to assure your safety.    . Read full tip...

BeachBum

Check the beddings first before you billet in any hotel. Keep in mind that most beds in Venezuelan hotels are only mattresses attached to concrete slabs, which may not be comfortable...Read full tip...

Team Everest

If you want to work in Venezuela, take note that the working hours is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 9 p.m. to 6 p.m., 8 hours a day with one to two hours of lunch time between 12:00 and 2 p.m. If you were...Read full tip...

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It’s not safe to walk in Venezuelan cities at night as this is the time that many robbers and gangs lurk around since there are less police officers to patrol the cities. Hence, it’s more...Read full tip...

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Crime rates are very high in Venezuela, so be vigilant as you walk along with the crowds. Always be conscious of your belongings. There are many pickpockets especially in the cities. It’s not advisable...Read full tip...

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Avoid looking rich while walking in public areas as this may attract pickpockets and robbers. Remember that Venezuela is largely a poor country, so displaying signs of wealth in public is like opening...Read full tip...

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Always ride on a yellow plate taxi as these are the legally registered ones. Taxis with white plates are not legally listed so avoid them as they might be dangerous.  . Read full tip...

BeachBum

Women are not advised to wander alone in the streets, especially if they carry big purses or big amounts of money with them. If you are a female tourist, do not walk alone in poor areas like shanties...Read full tip...

BeachBum

Avoid looking wealthy when traveling as corrupt National Guard and police officials might extort you to ask bribes. It is better to travel via vehicle when going to long distances than going there on...Read full tip...

BeachBum

Remember that most robbers in Venezuela carry firearms and are ready to shoot anytime if provoked, so if you are being robbed, just give everything the robbers want and do not resist. Not giving the robbers...Read full tip...