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VenezuelaVenezuela

Read your own government's advice before anything else: the UK advises against all but essential travel to the whole country and all travel to its border and mining regions; if you still go, travel with a reputable local operator and fly in and out, not overland.

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Venezuela has the Andes, the Caribbean coast, Los Roques and Angel Falls, but its travel picture is shaped by security, a fragile economy and limited flights. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the country and against all travel to border areas with Colombia, Brazil and Guyana, the Orinoco mining region and Zulia state; other governments advise against all travel. Travel insurance may not cover you, consular help is limited, and plans can change quickly.

All regions, cities and parks in Venezuela (Atlas) →

Regions

Caracas and the central coastplanned

Arrival via Maiquetía; most visitors transit rather than stay

1–2 nights

Los Roques archipelagoplanned

National-park islands reached by small plane from Maiquetía

3–4 nights

Canaima and Angel Fallsplanned

Fly-in lodge trips to Canaima National Park; check that your route avoids the areas under an all-travel warning

3–4 nights

Arrive

CCS

Simón Bolívar International (Maiquetía, Caracas)

Main international airport on the coast below Caracas; arrange transfers in advance

Time math

5 days
Only with a local operator: arrive Maiquetía, fly to Los Roques 4, fly out
7 days
Only with a local operator: Los Roques 3 + fly-in Canaima trip 3, with transfers arranged end to end

Country rules

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  • Check your own government's travel advice first; the UK advises against all but essential travel to Venezuela and all travel to several regions, and other governments advise against all travel.
  • 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.
  • Confirm that your travel insurance covers Venezuela before you book; many policies exclude destinations under an advisory.

Etiquette

  • Greet with a handshake and buenos días; use usted with officials.
  • Avoid discussing politics with strangers or on social media while in the country.
  • Ask before photographing people.
Carnival (February or March)
National holiday period; coastal areas crowded.
Semana Santa (Easter week)
Domestic travel peak; services reduced.
Rainy season (roughly May–November)
Angel Falls has the most water, but flights and boat access in Canaima depend on conditions.

Money & passes

Cash necessity: 5/5

  • The official currency is the bolívar (VES), but US dollars in cash are widely used for everyday payments.
  • Foreign cards often do not work; bring enough clean, small-denomination US dollar notes for the whole trip.
  • Exchange rules and prices change quickly; ask your operator for current payment advice.

Before you fly: eSIM before you fly · Visas and entry

Safety

  • The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 80 km of the Colombian border, within 40 km of the Brazilian and Guyanese borders, to the Orinoco Mining Arc in Bolívar, to Delta Amacuro south of the Orinoco and to Zulia state, and against all but essential travel to the rest of the country.
  • Violent crime, including armed robbery and kidnapping, is a serious risk, particularly in Caracas and after dark.
  • Arbitrary detention of foreign nationals has been reported; avoid photographing government buildings, military sites and protests.
  • Power, water and fuel supplies can be unreliable; carry a torch and a power bank.
  • Register with your government's travel notification service where one exists.

Air links from Caracas to Panama City, Bogotá and other hubs have been limited; check current routes with airlines.

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