Major city · Venezuela
Punto Fijo
Half a day for the zoo and the coast, or a stopover between Coro and the Paraguaná Peninsula. One night max.
Punto Fijo is the commercial hub of the Paraguaná Peninsula, with an airport, a small zoo and a few hotels. Most travellers use it as a base to explore the peninsula's beaches or as a transit point between Coro and the islands. The city itself has limited sightseeing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Oct–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- LSP
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…Check your own government travel advice for Venezuela bef…
- South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
- South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
- South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
- Venezuela ↗Check your own government travel advice for Venezuela before any booking; advice depends on your passport and changes without notice.
- Venezuela ↗Entry rules depend on your passport and how you arrive (air or land); confirm with a Venezuelan embassy or consulate and your airline before booking.
- Venezuela ↗Confirm that your travel insurance and medical evacuation cover apply to Venezuela before you rely on it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Punto Fijo911 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Punto Fijo, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Bring all funds as clean, small US dollar notes: see Insurance & payments above.Venezuela-wide
- SafetyPunto Fijo is relatively calm compared to larger Venezuelan cities, but petty theft and scams occur.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLSP Josefa Camejo International Airport (Albatros Airlines from Aruba, Caracas and Curaçao; Aruba Airlines from Aruba; Conviasa from Caracas…
- Getting aroundTaxis and private cars are the main options; bus routes connect the city to Coro and other towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (small café)US$1–2 (check)
- BeerBeer (bottle)US$1–2 (check)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxiUS$5–10 (check)
- Museum or sight ticketZoo entryUS$2–5 (check)
- Budget bedHostel bed or guesthouse, a night, per personVES 10
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomVES 50
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomVES 80
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 30 · Mid VES 50 · High VES 80
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LSP Josefa Camejo International Airport (Albatros Airlines from Aruba, Caracas and Curaçao; Aruba Airlines from Aruba; Conviasa from Caracas; Turpial Airlines from Valencia (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Mar
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Oct
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jun (5 rain days), driest Feb (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Punto Fijo: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
2 rd
Feb
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
1 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
1 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
2 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
5 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Sep
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
4 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Nov
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Taxis and private cars are the main options; bus routes connect the city to Coro and other towns. Walking is possible in the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Bus or car, about 1 h
Colonial architecture and the Médanos de Coro National Park.
Paraguaná Peninsula beaches
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Car or taxi, about 30 min to Adícora
Windy beaches popular for kitesurfing; check conditions.
Chichiriviche
cautionDoor to door: About 3 h
Bus or car via Coro, about 2 h
Morrocoy National Park beaches; a full day trip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
City centre
Near the main square and commercial streets; basic hotels and guesthouses.
Near the airport
Lidotel Hotel Boutique Paraguaná and a few others; convenient for early flights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- US$30–50 (check)
- Mid
- US$50–80 (check)
- High
- US$80+ (check)
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 1 night × VES 50 | VES 50 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 50 | VES 100 |
| Taxi from airport to city centre1 × VES 10 · check | VES 10 |
| Bus Punto Fijo → Coro2 × VES 5 · check | VES 10 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × VES 10 | VES 20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 19 |
| Trip total≈ VES 105 per person per day, bed included | VES 209 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (small café) | US$1–2 (check) |
| Local meal (arepa, empanada) | US$2–5 (check) |
| Beer (bottle) | US$1–2 (check) |
| 5 km taxi | US$5–10 (check) |
| Zoo entry | US$2–5 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Cash is king: US dollars are widely accepted, but carry small bills. Bolívares are used for small purchases.
- Fuel shortages can occur: fill up when you see a station with fuel.
- The airport is about 5 km (3.1 mi) south of the city; taxis are the only reliable transfer.The airport is about 3.1 mi (5 km) south of the city; taxis are the only reliable transfer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
Most embassies are in Caracas. The US, UK, Canada and EU countries have closed their embassies; check your government's travel advice for nearest representation.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → city centre, taxi: about US$10 (check)
- Punto Fijo → Coro, bus: about US$5 (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-see-ahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Aceptan dólares? — Do you accept dollars? (ah-SEP-tahn DOH-lah-rehs)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DOHN-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyoh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Punto Fijo. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Dec–Apr (dry season) · avoid Oct–Nov (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the zoo and the airport with verified hours and prices.
- Eat pages with last orders and cash-only warnings.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for LSP.
Sources
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