Major city · Venezuela
La Guaira
Skip a stay; use La Guaira as a 2–3 hour stop between Maiquetía airport and Caracas, or for a quick look at the colonial port and the coastal promenade.
La Guaira is Venezuela's historic port, 20 minutes from the airport and 30 minutes from Caracas. The town has a handful of sights — a colonial customs house, a fort, a beach promenade — but no notable hotels. Most travellers pass through on their way to Caracas or the coast. Half a day is enough to see the centre; there is no reason to sleep here.
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- Weather
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- Currency
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- Best months
- Dec–Apr (dry season)
- avoid Oct–Nov (rainy peak)
- Airport
- CCS
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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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for La Guairaopen ▾
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911 (check)
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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 La Guaira, 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
- SafetyLa Guaira has a reputation for street crime, especially after dark.
- Emergency numberscheck911 (check) police / fire / ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportCCS Simón Bolívar International (Maiquetía) (10 min by taxi to La Guaira centre).
- Getting aroundWalking covers the centre (Casa Guipuzcoana, Castillete, Cinta Costera).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (small, at a kiosk)$1–2 USD
- Street or quick mealArepa (street stall)$1–3 USD
- BeerBeer (bottle, at a bar)$2–4 USD
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi from La Guaira to Caracas centrecheck$25–40 USD
- Budget bedHostel bed in Maiquetía, a night, per personVES 15
- Mid-range bedHotel double near the airport, a night, per roomVES 70
- High-end bedHotel double near the airport, a night, per roomVES 120
A day, not counting the bed: Budget VES 20 · Mid VES 50 · High VES 100
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 (Maiquetía) (10 min by taxi to La Guaira centre)
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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Mar
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
not flagged
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°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: Oct–Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jun (10 rain days), driest Mar (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
La Guaira: 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
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
4 rd
May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Dec
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 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
Walking covers the centre (Casa Guipuzcoana, Castillete, Cinta Costera). Taxis or private cars for Galipán or the airport. No reliable public transport worth detailing.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Caracas
goDoor to door: 30–60 min
Taxi or private car, about 30 min without traffic
Visit the historic centre, museums and El Hatillo.
Colonia Tovar
goDoor to door: 1–1.5 h
Taxi or car via the mountain road, about 1 h
German-style village with cool climate; good for a half-day.
Choroní
cautionDoor to door: About 2 h
Taxi to the port, then boat (check schedules)
Beautiful beach town but access is unreliable; ask locally.
Los Teques
skipDoor to door: 40–60 min
Taxi or car via the Autopista Regional del Centro, about 40 min
A commuter city with little for a traveller.
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.
Maiquetía (near the airport)
Hotel Eurobuilding Express and a few others; practical for an overnight layover, not for exploring La Guaira.
Galipán (mountains above La Guaira)
Posada Lomas de Galipán and similar; 30 min drive, views, pool. A quiet alternative if you want to sleep near the coast without staying in town.
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
- $20–40 USD
- Mid
- $40–80 USD
- High
- $80+ USD
Trip budget
| Hotel double near the airport1 × 1 night × VES 70 | VES 70 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × VES 50 | VES 50 |
| Taxi CCS airport → La Guaira centre1 × VES 10 · check | VES 10 |
| Taxi La Guaira → Caracas centre1 × VES 30 · check | VES 30 |
| eSIM for travel, about a week1 × VES 15 | VES 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 18 |
| Trip total≈ VES 193 per person per day, bed included | VES 193 |
2026 estimate in USD; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (small, at a kiosk) | $1–2 USD |
| Arepa (street stall) | $1–3 USD |
| Beer (bottle, at a bar) | $2–4 USD |
| Taxi from CCS airport to La Guaira centrecheck | $10–15 USD |
| Taxi from La Guaira to Caracas centrecheck | $25–40 USD |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Petty theft and muggings reported on the streets; keep valuables out of sight.
- Emergency response (911) is unreliable; have a local contact or your embassy's number.
- US dollars in cash are widely accepted; bolívares are not needed for short visits.
- Traffic between La Guaira and Caracas can be heavy; allow 45–60 min at peak hours.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Fire / Ambulance
- 911 (check)
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Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance911 (check)
Embassy
The US embassy is in Caracas (check status); most other countries have embassies in Caracas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- CCS airport → La Guaira centre, taxi: $10–15 USD, about 10 min (check)
- La Guaira → Caracas centre, taxi: $25–40 USD, about 30 min (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syahs)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Aceptan dólares? — Do you accept dollars? (ah-SEP-tahn DOH-lah-rehs)
- ¿Dónde está el baño? — Where is the toilet? (DOHN-deh es-TAH ehl BAH-nyoh)
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 La Guaira. 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 Oct–Nov (rainy peak)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Casa Guipuzcoana, Castillete de La Guaira, Cinta Costera and Museo De Arte Ecológico with verified hours and entry rules.
- Eat pages for the seafood stalls on the promenade and a couple of reliable restaurants in Maiquetía.
- Golden and hostile arrival fixtures for CCS airport (baggage, SIM, taxi).
Sources
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