Major city · Venezuela
Choróní
Spend 2 days in Choróní, arrive by bus ~2 h from Maracay; enjoy Playa Grande beach and boat trips to Cepe and Chuao.
Choróní is a small coastal town in Aragua, Central Venezuela. The historic plaza sits inland while the main beaches are at nearby Puerto Colombia. The winding 45‑km road through Henri Pittier National Park makes the 2‑hour bus ride an adventure, but the area rewards with golden sand, forested hills and easy boat access to secluded coves.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Nov (rainy season)
- Airport
- MAR
- Nights
- 2
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- 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.
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- 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.
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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 Choróní911 ▾
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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 Choróní, 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
- SafetyChoróní is generally safe for tourists; main risks are the steep, narrow road and occasional night travel on unlit routes.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance · 911 Medical assistance (hospital)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAR Arturo Michelena International Airport.
- Getting aroundWalk within the town; hire a small boat (lancha) from the malecón to reach the beaches (Cepe ~30 min, Chuao ~20 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedHostal room, a night, per personVES 1,200
- Mid-range bedMid‑range posada, a night, per personVES 3,500
- High-end bedMid‑range posada, a night, per personVES 5,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 1,500 · Mid VES 2,500 · High VES 4,000
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
- MAR Arturo Michelena International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jul (15 rain days), driest Apr (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Choróní: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
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Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
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Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Nov
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 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
Walk within the town; hire a small boat (lancha) from the malecón to reach the beaches (Cepe ~30 min, Chuao ~20 min). Cars are best left at the posada.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cepe beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Lancha from Puerto Colombia malecón, about 30 min boat ride
Small boat seats ~10 people.
Chuao village
goDoor to door: ≈35 min total
Lancha from Puerto Colombia, about 20 min
Visit cacao farms and the Corpus Christi celebration.
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.
Hostal Colonial
Budget option in Puerto Colombia, basic rooms.
Hostal Costa Brava
Clean, decent, some rooms with private bathroom.
La Parchita
Mid‑range colonial house with courtyard, meals included.
La Bokaina
Higher‑end posada with pool, air‑conditioning, near Playa Grande.
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
- VES 1,200–1,800 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 2,500–3,500 excl. bed
- High
- VES 4,000–6,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range posada2 × 2 nights × VES 3,500 | VES 14,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × VES 2,500 | VES 10,000 |
| Bus from Maracay to Choróní (round‑trip)2 × VES 2,500 · check schedule | VES 5,000 |
| Lancha to Cepe or Chuao (one way)2 × VES 1,500 · check boat availability | VES 3,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × VES 3,000 · check provider | VES 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 3,800 |
| Trip total≈ VES 10,450 per person per day, bed included | VES 41,800 |
includes breakfast
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Fried fish with tostones | VES 15–25 |
| Empanada de cazón | VES 5–8 |
| Arepa reina pepiada | VES 4–7 |
| Boat (lancha) to Cepe | VES 15–20 |
| Bus ticket Maracay → Choróní | VES 20–30 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The 45‑km road is narrow with hairpin bends; buses may need to reverse.
- Taxis often race blind bends; drive with extreme caution if self‑driving.
- Limited night transport – plan return before dark.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
- Medical assistance (hospital)
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
US consulate in Caracas; check for local assistance.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Maracay → Choróní bus: about VES 25, 2 h (check schedule)
- Lancha to Cepe: about VES 18, 30 min boat ride
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis‑KUL‑pe)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra‑SEE‑as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN‑to KWEHS‑ta)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON‑de es‑TA la PLA‑ya)
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 Choróní. 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 May–Nov (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a guided boat tour to Cepe or Chuao for smoother logistics.
- Consider a private transfer from Maracay if traveling with luggage.
Sources
- secondaryWikidata – Choroní
- secondaryWikivoyage: Choroní, revision 5212733 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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