Major city · Venezuela
Los Teques
Spend a half‑day to see the main sights; add a night only if you need a base near Caracas.
Los Teques, capital of Miranda state and a commuter town for Caracas, offers a few historic museums, a cathedral and a shopping mall. The centre is compact, so a few hours cover the highlights; overnight stays are only for convenience when using it as a Caracas gateway.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–Mar, Sep–Nov
- avoid May–Jul (rainy season, occasional floods)
- Airport
- CCS
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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 ▾
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- 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 Los Teques911 ▾
- Police911
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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 Los Teques, 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
- SafetyLos Teques is generally safe in daylight but exercise normal caution, especially after dark and in less busy neighbourhoods.
- Emergency numbers911 police
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 1 h by taxi via the Pan-American Highway; check road conditions.).
- Getting aroundWalk the historic centre (most sights within 10‑15 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeBs 2–4
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city start)Bs 15–20
- Budget bedHotel Gran Casino – double room, a night, per roomVES 15,000
- Mid-range bedHotel Gran Casino – double room, a night, per roomVES 25,000
- High-end bedHotel Gran Casino – double room, a night, per roomVES 40,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 12,000 · Mid VES 20,000 · High VES 35,000
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
- CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Maiquetía) (About 1 h by taxi via the Pan-American Highway; check road conditions.)
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Weather and climate
Los Teques: next 7 days
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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
Walk the historic centre (most sights within 10‑15 min). Taxis are available but fares vary; local bus routes serve the mall area.
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: 30–45 min
Taxi or car via the Pan-American Highway, about 30 min
Day-trip for museums, restaurants and the cable car.
Door to door: 40–50 min
Taxi or car, about 40 min
Colonial village with craft shops and cafés.
Door to door: 1 h 15 min–1 h 30 min
Taxi or car, about 1 h 15 min
German-style town in the mountains; a full day.
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.
Hotel Gran Casino
Only listed hotel; basic rooms, on‑site restaurant.
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
- Bs 12 000–20 000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 20 000–35 000 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 35 000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel Gran Casino – double room1 × 1 night × VES 15,000 | VES 15,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × VES 12,000 | VES 12,000 |
| Taxi Caracas–Los Teques one way1 × VES 25,000 · check | VES 25,000 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week of data1 × VES 8,000 · check | VES 8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 6,000 |
| Trip total≈ VES 66,000 per person per day, bed included | VES 66,000 |
Only listed hotel; check availability.
2026 estimate in bolívares (VES); flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | Bs 2–4 |
| Arepa with cheese | Bs 3–6 |
| Taxi (city start) | Bs 15–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Safety can be uneven; stay alert in daylight and avoid isolated streets after dark.
- Public transport reliability is inconsistent; check schedules before relying on the metro extension.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
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Embassy
US consulate in Caracas; check for Venezuelan visa requirements.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caracas → Los Teques by taxi: about Bs 25 000, 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈβano)
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 Los Teques. 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–Mar, Sep–Nov · avoid May–Jul (rainy season, occasional floods)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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