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El Hatillo
Spend a half‑day in El Hatillo for its colonial plaza, Cerro El Volcán views and a quick lunch; no need to stay overnight.
El Hatillo is a historic suburb of Caracas with a preserved colonial centre, a small park, and easy road access. Its main attractions fit into a few hours, making a day‑trip from Caracas ideal.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season, milder temperatures)
- avoid May–Nov (rainier, hotter)
- Airport
- CCS
- Nights
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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 El Hatillo911 ▾
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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 El Hatillo, 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
- SafetyEl Hatillo is generally safe during daylight; exercise usual caution after dark and keep an eye on personal belongings.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 Medical
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by car).CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by car).
- Getting aroundAll main roads are paved; a car or taxi from Caracas takes ~45 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféBs 500–800
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within El Hatillo (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within El Hatillo (3.1 mi (5 km))Bs 2 500–3 500
- Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per personVES 12,000
- Mid-range bedBoutique inn private room, a night, per roomVES 50,000
- High-end bedBoutique inn private room, a night, per roomVES 75,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 30,000 · Mid VES 50,000 · High VES 80,000
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 (Caracas) (About 30 km (19 mi) north, 45 min by car)CCS Simón Bolívar International Airport (Caracas) (About 19 mi (30 km) north, 45 min by car)
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
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jun
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Jul
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Aug
Avoid
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Sep
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest May (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
El Hatillo: 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)
5 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
5 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
May
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
10 rd
Jun
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Jul
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Aug
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°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
All main roads are paved; a car or taxi from Caracas takes ~45 min. Walking is feasible within the historic 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
Cerro El Volcán
goDoor to door: 15 min total
Drive or taxi from central El Hatillo, about 10 min uphill
Best for sunrise or city views; bring water.
The Enchanted Station
goDoor to door: 20 min total
Drive east along Peñón de las Guacas road, ~15 min
Historic hydroelectric plant, open to visitors.
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.
Check
Most visitors stay in Caracas; a few boutique inns exist in El Hatillo centre (verify current options).
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 30–45 000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Bs 45–80 000 excl. bed
- High
- Bs 80 000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Boutique inn private room1 × 1 night × VES 50,000 | VES 50,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 50,000 | VES 100,000 |
| Taxi Caracas → El Hatillo (one way)2 × VES 25,000 · check | VES 50,000 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × VES 15,000 · check | VES 30,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 23,000 |
| Trip total≈ VES 126,500 per person per day, bed included | VES 253,000 |
2026 estimate in VES; flights and long-distance transport excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | Bs 500–800 |
| Local lunch (arepa, empanada) | Bs 1 200–2 000 |
| Taxi within El Hatillo (5 km) | Bs 2 500–3 500 |
| Entrance to Lagunita Country Club (golf) | Bs 5 000–8 000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Safety can vary; keep valuables hidden and avoid isolated streets after dark (check local advice).
- Some attractions have limited opening hours; confirm before visiting.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Medical
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Medical911
Embassy
Check the US Consulate in Caracas for current location; other nations use the embassy in Caracas.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caracas → El Hatillo taxi: ≈ Bs 25 000 one‑way, 45 min (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwanˈto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the bathroom? (ˈdonde esˈta el ˈbaɲo)
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 El Hatillo. 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, milder temperatures) · avoid May–Nov (rainier, hotter)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Caracas → El Hatillo by taxi or rideshare (≈ 45 min).
- Consider staying in Caracas centre for night‑life and transport links.
Sources
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