Major city · Venezuela
Catia La Mar
Spend a half‑day in Catia La Mar for a quick beach stop and cheap airport‑shuttle hotel; longer stays need extra safety planning.
Catia La Mar sits on the central Venezuelan coast just west of Caracas airport. Its beaches are the closest to the international gateway, but pollution and security concerns limit comfort. Ideal for a brief layover or a single‑day beach visit; longer stays require careful choice of accommodation and transport.
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- 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 ▾
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Catia La Mar911 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Catia La Mar, 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
- SafetyThe area has reported insecurity; stay in well‑reviewed hotels and avoid isolated spots after dark.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (check).
- Getting aroundTaxis from the airport and local minibuses serve the beach strip; arrange rides in advance.
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 (Caracas) (check)
Weather and climate
Catia La Mar: 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)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
4 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
6 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 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 from the airport and local minibuses serve the beach strip; arrange rides in advance. (check)
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Castillo Las Salinas
goDoor to door: ≈ 20 min total (check)
Drive or taxi west along the coast from central Catia La Mar. (check)
Abandoned castle, good for photography; no entry fee.
Playa Marina Grande
goDoor to door: ≈ 10 min (check)
Walk or short taxi ride east along the beachfront. (check)
Fee required; umbrellas and food vendors present, safer than most local spots.
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 Catimar
Airport shuttle, 5 min from CCS; rooms from $30–60.
Venezuela Marriott Hotel Playa Grande
Pool fronting the sea, spa and restaurant; $89.
Hotel Restaurant Alto Mar
Restaurant on site, next to a noisy road.
Hotel Playa y Brisa
Across from the beach, with a restaurant.
residencia Nautilius
Pool by the beach.
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 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
- High
- VES 70,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | $1–2 |
| Street food (arepas, empanadas) | $1–3 |
| Taxi (airport to hotel, 5 km) | $5–7 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Pollution on many beaches; bring water and sunscreen.
- Insecurity reported in some areas; avoid isolated spots after dark.
- Fees at Playa Marina Grande; pay at the entrance.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
US consular services are in Caracas; check the embassy website for updates.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Airport → Hotel Catimar taxi: about $5–7, 5 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (DON-deh es-TAH el BAH-nyo)
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 Catia La Mar. 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: check · avoid check
- 1 airport and 5 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
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle contracts for Hotel Catimar and Marriott.
- Safety briefings for night‑time beach visits.
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