Major city · Venezuela
Ciudad Guayana
Spend 1–2 days in Ciudad Guayana: see the waterfalls, Guri Dam and parks; add a half‑day if you want a river‑boat tour.
Ciudad Guayana is Venezuela's industrial hub, spread 40 km along the Orinoco. Its main attractions are the waterfall parks (Llovizna, Cachamay), the Guri Dam and river scenery. The city is large but compact enough for a short stay; most sights are reachable within a half‑day each.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–Feb, Mar–Apr (dry, pleasant temps)
- avoid May–Jul (high rainfall)
- Airport
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- Nights
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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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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 Ciudad Guayana911 ▾
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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 Ciudad Guayana, 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
- SafetyCiudad Guayana is generally safe for daytime travel; keep valuables concealed, avoid isolated riverbanks after dark, and verify emergency numbers.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 Medical
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCGY Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (Flights to Caracas ~50 min; airlines Aserca, Aeropostal, Rutaca).
- Getting aroundCity buses and shared vans (porpuestos) serve main routes; taxis needed for park entrances.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeVES 500–800
- BeerBeer (bottle)VES 1,200–2,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))VES 5,000–7,000
- Museum or sight ticketPark entry feecheckVES 5,000–8,000
- Budget bedBudget guesthouse, a night, per personVES 12,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomVES 35,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel, a night, per roomVES 50,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 15,000 · Mid VES 30,000 · High VES 50,000
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
- CGY Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (Flights to Caracas ~50 min; airlines Aserca, Aeropostal, Rutaca)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jun
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
not flagged
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Nov
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Dec
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Best: Dec–Apr. Avoid: May–Jul. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Apr (34 rain days), driest Jan (22). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ciudad Guayana: 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
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
22 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
31 rd
Mar
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
27 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
34 rd
May
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
33 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
31 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
31 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
30 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
28 rd
Oct
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
33 rd
Nov
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
23 rd
Dec
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
22 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
City buses and shared vans (porpuestos) serve main routes; taxis needed for park entrances. Walks between Puerto Ordaz and San Félix are feasible (≈30 min).
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Parque La Llovizna
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Taxi or bus from city centre, ~15 min
Waterfall park with trails; entry fee VES 5,000 (check).
Guri Dam
goDoor to door: ≈2 h round‑trip
Organised tour from Puerto Ordaz, 45 min drive
Guided tours available; book locally.
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.
Casa de Lobo
Budget guesthouse, free coffee, kitchen, internet
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 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 25,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- VES 45,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel1 × 1 night × VES 35,000 | VES 35,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × VES 30,000 | VES 30,000 |
| Domestic flight Caracas ↔ Ciudad Guayana (round‑trip)1 × VES 350,000 · check | VES 350,000 |
| Taxi to Parque La Llovizna (round‑trip)1 × VES 8,000 · check | VES 8,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 42,300 |
| Trip total≈ VES 465,300 per person per day, bed included | VES 465,300 |
2026 estimate in VES; flights and long‑distance bus tickets excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | VES 500–800 |
| Arepa | VES 300–600 |
| Beer (bottle) | VES 1,200–2,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | VES 5,000–7,000 |
| Park entry feecheck | VES 5,000–8,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Emergency services response can be unreliable; keep 911 handy but verify local numbers.
- Some park entry fees are not published online; ask on arrival.
- Heat can be strong in summer months; stay hydrated.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Medical
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Medical911
Embassy
US consulate in Ciudad Guayana (check address); other embassies in Caracas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caracas → Ciudad Guayana flight: ≈ VES 250,000–350,000, 50 min (check)
- Taxi to Parque La Llovizna: ≈ VES 5,000–7,000, 15 min
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? (ˈdon.de esˈta el ˈba.ɲo)
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 Ciudad Guayana. 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–Feb, Mar–Apr (dry, pleasant temps) · avoid May–Jul (high rainfall)
- 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
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in San Félix for river‑boat experience.
- Combine park visits with a day‑trip to nearby Canaima (check flight availability).
Sources
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