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Ciudad Bolívar
Spend 1–2 days in Ciudad Bolívar: explore the colonial centre, visit the Jesús Soto Museum and Fortín El Zamuro, then catch a bus to Angel Falls.
Ciudad Bolívar sits on the Orinoco River, offering a compact historic centre, a modern art museum and easy access to Angel Falls tours. One full day covers the main sights; add a second for a museum visit or a day‑trip onward.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Nov–Apr (dry season)
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- CBL
- Nights
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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 Bolívar911 ▾
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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 Bolívar, 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 Bolívar is generally safe during daylight; night travel in the centre is discouraged.
- Emergency numbers911 police · 911 fire and ambulance
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCBL Tomás de Heres Airport (Flights from Caracas (Rutaca Airlines) about 1 h).
- Getting aroundTaxis are the main transport; cheap and widely available.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a caféVES 2,000–3,000
- 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 2,000–3,500
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entryFree–VES 5,000
- Budget bedGuesthouse bed, a night, per personVES 5,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomVES 20,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double, a night, per roomVES 35,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 15,000 · Mid VES 30,000 · High VES 60,000
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
- CBL Tomás de Heres Airport (Flights from Caracas (Rutaca Airlines) about 1 h)
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
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (14 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ciudad Bolívar: 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)
8 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
7 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Apr
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
8 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 are the main transport; cheap and widely available. Call a taxi after dark as street‑hailing can be difficult.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Angel Falls (Canaima)
goDoor to door: 5 days total
Tour operators in Ciudad Bolívar arrange 5‑day trips; bus to Canaima then river boat
Check tour availability and safety updates
Jesús Soto Modern Art Museum
goDoor to door: 15 min
Walk or short taxi from centre
Open Tue‑Fri 9:30‑17:00, Sat‑Sun 10‑17, closed MondayOpen Tue‑Fri 9:30 AM‑5:00 PM, Sat‑Sun 10‑17, closed Monday
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.
Posada La Casita
Budget guesthouse, free shuttle to city
Universo Gran Hotel
Mid‑range, near bus terminal
Hotel Laja Real
Upscale, pool, opposite airport
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 15,000–20,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- VES 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- High
- VES 60,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double1 × 1 night × VES 20,000 | VES 20,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × VES 30,000 | VES 60,000 |
| Rutaca flight Caracas → CBL (round‑trip)2 × VES 180,000 · check | VES 360,000 |
| Taxi within city (average 5 km)2 × VES 3,000 · check | VES 6,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 44,600 |
| Trip total≈ VES 245,300 per person per day, bed included | VES 490,600 |
2026 estimate in VES; flights and tours excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | VES 2,000–3,000 |
| Local dish (e.g., fish soup at El Fogón de La Madama) | VES 5,000–8,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | VES 2,000–3,500 |
| Museum entry | Free–VES 5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- City centre is deserted after 20:00; avoid walking alone.City centre is deserted after 8:00 PM; avoid walking alone.
- Paseo Orinoco area has reported muggings at night.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
- Fire and ambulance
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
- Fire and ambulance911
Embassy
US consulate in Caracas; nearest Venezuelan diplomatic office to Ciudad Bolívar is the regional office in Caracas (check address).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Caracas → CBL (Rutaca): about VES 120,000 round‑trip (check)
- Taxi within city (5 km): about VES 2,500
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpé)
- Gracias — Thank you (graˈθjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (kwán-to ˈkwes-ta)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (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 Bolívar. 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: Nov–Apr (dry season) · avoid May–Oct (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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
- Airport‑to‑hotel shuttle contracts for CBL
- Walking clusters: colonial centre, museum district, riverfront
Sources
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