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Venezuela Traveler Advice
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The best place to study Spanish in Venezuela (Itineraries)
If you want to study Spanish, you might want to consider living and studying in Caracas, the country’s capital with the most number of universities offering Spanish courses to foreigners. Tuition...Read full tip...
Cheaper place to learn Spanish (Itineraries)
If you are on a budget but still you want to pursue some Spanish studies in a Latin American country, try going to Merida. While Caracas has more schools offering Spanish courses, it is cheaper to live...Read full tip...
Cheap hotel options (Accommodation)
If you don’t have the budget to stay in big, five-star hotels, your best bet is a posadas (bed and breakfast inn or guesthouse). These posadas are backpacker inns that may not always be inexpensive...Read full tip...
What to know before you check-in in that hotel (Warnings)
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...
Off-the-beaten track: Studying Spanish in Margarita Island (Itineraries)
If you want to study Spanish and have a Caribbean vacation at the same time, try the Cela Spanish School in Margarita Island. The school offers different levels of Spanish lessons, and excursions on the...Read full tip...
Banks in Venezuela (Itineraries)
Banks in Venezuela open at 9 a.m. and close at 3:30 in the afternoon. If you need to go to the bank beyond 3:30, check out the banks in the shopping malls as these mostly close at 5:00 p.m. or until the...Read full tip...
Work hours in Venezuela (Warnings)
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...
Walking in cities at night (Warnings)
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...
Be vigilant in crowded areas (Warnings)
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...
What not to bring in public (Warnings)
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...
What taxi to ride on (Warnings)
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...
Do not walk alone in poor areas (Warnings)
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...
Beware of corrupt officials (Warnings)
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...
What to do if you’re being robbed (Warnings)
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...