Major city · Venezuela
Tucupita
Spend 1–2 days in Tucupita to see the market, riverside walk and arrange a Warao day trip; longer only if you plan a delta excursion.
Tucupita is the capital of Delta Amacuro, a slow‑paced riverside town where Warao culture is visible. The centre is walkable, with a market, a riverside promenade and cheap local food. Day trips into Warao villages are possible but require careful planning.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- VES
- Best months
- Nov–May (dry season)
- avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- Airport
- TUV
- Nights
- 1–2
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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 Tucupita911 ▾
- Police911
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 Tucupita, 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 town centre is generally safe for walking, but stay alert after dark and be cautious with informal tour guides.
- Emergency numbers911 police
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTUV Tucupita Airport (Domestic flights; about 15 min by taxi to town centre).
- Getting aroundWalk in the centre or take a taxi; the riverside walk stays lively until about 22:00 and is generally safe after dark.Walk in the centre or take a taxi; the riverside walk stays lively until about 10:00 PM and is generally safe after dark.
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
- TUV Tucupita Airport (Domestic flights; about 15 min by taxi to town 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
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
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Nov
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Best: Nov–May. Avoid: Jun–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jul (10 rain days), driest Apr (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tucupita: 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
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)
5 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
5 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
9 rd
Oct
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 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
Walk in the centre or take a taxi; the riverside walk stays lively until about 22:00 and is generally safe after dark.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Warao village (Delta Amacuro)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Arrange locally via market contacts or tour operators; boat from riverside park, about 1 h each way
Operators vary in quality; confirm they provide fruit/juice and start before 07:00.Operators vary in quality; confirm they provide fruit/juice and start before 7:00 AM.
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 Residencial
Rooms with AC and fridge; top‑floor rooms preferred; price €17.50 per night (2026 estimate).
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
- €20–30 (≈ US$25–35) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (single or double)1 × 1 night × VES 18 | VES 18 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × VES 30 | VES 30 |
| Carrito from Puerto Ordaz1 × VES 6 · check | VES 6 |
| Warao village boat trip1 × VES 15 · check | VES 15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | VES 7 |
| Trip total≈ VES 76 per person per day, bed included | VES 76 |
Hotel Residencial rates.
2026 estimate in euros; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Warao hammock (2‑person)2026 estimate, based on 2010 price | ≈€45 |
| Market lunch (before 13:00)2026 estimate | ≈€4–6 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Tour operators can be unreliable; confirm start times and meals.
- Bargaining is limited; expect prices close to listed rates.
- Stay in well‑lit areas after dark; the central zone is safer.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 911
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Emergency
- Police911
Embassy
Check the US consulate location in Caracas; other embassies are in Caracas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Carrito Puerto Ordaz → Tucupita: about €6 (≈ US$7) per person, 1.5 h (check)
- Taxi within town: ≈€2–3 for short trips
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disculpe)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (cuánto cuesta)
- ¿Dónde está el mercado? — Where is the market? (dónde está el mercado)
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 Tucupita. 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–May (dry season) · avoid Jun–Oct (rainy season)
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 1 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add verified transport links from Puerto Ordaz and Maturín (carrito, ~1.5–2 h, €6).
- Map walking routes to market, riverside promenade and hotel.
Sources
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