Destination
Venezuela
South America · Caracas
Safety advisory
Exercise a high degree of caution
Traveller safety tips
Venezuela suffers from widespread poverty, corruption, and crime. Venezuela has one of the highest homicide rates worldwide. It is necessary to be vigilant when in crowded cities, as pickpockets and muggers may be around. Most sections of large cities are not safe to walk at night. Stay in populated areas. Always travel by vehicle at night. The outskirts of many cities are very poor and crime-ridden, and are not appropriate for tourists. When in doubt, ask local inhabitants or taxi drivers whether an area is safe or not. In general, if one looks like a (presumably wealthy) tourist, these sections of town should be avoided. It is advisable not to wear expensive jewellery or watches. Take care with using the cell phone, taking pictures and unfolding maps in crowds. Pretend you know where you are going even if you aren't sure. Always ride on a legal taxi (Yellow plates)
…When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Day of Indigenous Resistance
Día de la Resistencia Indígena
October 12, 2026
Mon · in 13d
All Saints' Day
Día de Todos los Santos
November 1, 2026
Sun · in 33d
All Souls' Day
Día de los fieles difuntos
November 2, 2026
Mon · in 34d
Immaculate Conception Day
La Inmaculada Concepción
December 8, 2026
Tue · in 70d
Christmas Eve
Nochebuena
December 24, 2026
Thu · in 86d
Christmas Day
Navidad
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Eve
Nochevieja
December 31, 2026
Thu · in 93d
New Year's Day
Día de Año Nuevo
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
UNESCO sites
3UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Coro and its Portin danger1993Cultural
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Coro is the capital of Falcón State and the second oldest city in Venezuela. It was founded on July 26, 1527, by Juan de Ampíes as Santa Ana de Coro. It was historically known as Neu-Augsburg by the German Welsers, and Coro by the Spanish colonizers and Venezuelans, the city and buildings were built during the Spanish Empire. It is established at the south of the Paraguaná Peninsula in a coastal plain, flanked by the Médanos de Coro National Park to the north and the Sierra de Coro to the south, at a few kilometers from its port in the Caribbean Sea at a point equidistant between the Ensenada de La Vela and Golfete de Coro.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Canaima National Park1994Natural
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Canaima National Park is a 30,000 km2 (12,000 sq mi) park in south-eastern Venezuela that roughly occupies the same area as the Gran Sabana region. It is located in Bolívar State, reaching the borders with Brazil and Guyana. The park was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA) - Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas2000Cultural
The University City of Caracas, also known by the acronym CUC, is the main campus of the Central University of Venezuela (UCV), located in central Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. It was designed by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raúl Villanueva and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2000. The Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas is considered a "masterpiece" of architecture and urban planning, and greatly influenced Venezuelan architecture.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
Set your passport to see whether your licence is accepted.
Local norms
Culture & etiquette
Most Venezuelans are laid-back regarding racial issues, since white or creole persons blend naturally with natives and Afro-Venezuelans in everyday life (education, living, politics, marriage). So the word "negro" can be used regardless of who's saying it, or who is being referred to in this way. Expressions like "negrito" or "mi negro" are often used as a term of endearment. You could hear someone calling "negra" to a woman, regardless of the race of the person. And in general, Afro-Venezuelans don't find it offensive, as they are simply variations on the Spanish word for "black". Similarly, don't be offended if someone calls you "flaco" (thin) or "gordo" (fat) as these may also be used fairly indiscriminately, and often as a term of friendliness. Differences between Brits, Americans, or Europeans are not perceived by most Venezuelans
…Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Entry & borders
Visa requirements Citizens of the following countries may not require a visa to visit Venezuela for tourist purposes only for up to 90 days (a tourist-card will be issued instead): Andorra, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Belize, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Denmark, Dominica, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Hong Kong, Iceland, Iran (max. 15 days), Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Nevis, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Russia, San Marino, Spain, St. Kitts, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and Uruguay. Business travelers almost invariably require a visa to be issued before entry
…About the country
- Capital
- Caracas
- Continent
- South America
- Population
- 28,870,195
- Area
- 912,050 km²
- Currency
- Bolivar Soberano · VES
- Time zone
- 10:01UTC−4
- Sockets
- AB
- Emergency
- 171all services
- Calling code
- +58
- Languages
- Spanish
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