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Visas and passports
Nationals of most countries do not need a visa for tourism if they are staying less than 90 days, but their passport must be valid for at least six months after they arrive. Check visa requirements at the Embassy of Venezuela nearest to you.

Vaccinations
You may need a yellow fever vaccination and malaria medication when traveling to certain parts of Venezuela — and it’s always a good idea to make sure your regular vaccinations are up-to-date as well. See http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinationVenezuela.aspx for more information, and consult your doctor.

Luggage
The weight allowance on domestic flights is 20 kg, but smaller planes like the Cessna or DC3 permit only 10 kg. Always identify your luggage with your destination and phone number.
Seasons

Like all tropical countries, Venezuela only has two seasons, the dry season (verano) and the rainy season (invierno), which are marked by a difference in rainfall rather than temperature. Generally, the dry season is from December to April/May, and the rainy season lasts for the rest of the year. Rainfall, however, can occur during the dry season, and the rainy season often has dry periods. Ask us which is the right season to see the destination of your dreams, like Canaima, Roraima, and Los Llanos — some are ideal in the rain, others are best when it’s dry, depending on what you want to do!

Temperature
Because Venezuela is tropical and has altitudes that vary from sea level to 4,735 m above sea level, temperatures tend to vary with the location. While in general temperatures range between 18ºC and 29ºC, they can soar to 38ºC in Zulia State and fall to below 0ºC in the Andean region.
Local holidays

During school, university and statutory holidays, Venezuelans travel — to see their relatives, to go to the beach, or spend time at their vacation home. At Christmas, Easter, during Carnaval and in July and August especially, be sure to book early and confirm your bookings for airlines, buses and posadas. Check the Festival Calendar for special holidays in the various regions of the country.

Electrical system
120 V / 60 Hz

Water
Tap water is generally not potable, so it is best to ask for mineral water.
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Communications
  • Telephone overseas to Venezuela: country code (58) + city code (Caracas is 212) + seven-digit number
  • Telephone from Venezuela to overseas: 00 + country code + city code + number
  • Within Venezuela, use 0 + area code or mobile network code, e.g., 0412
  • GSM mobile phones work in Venezuela, but remote areas often do not have coverage
  • A few posadas have Internet access, and there are Internet cafés in the larger towns and cities, but do not rely on getting access.

Transportation
 
Air France, Alitalia, Iberia, Lufthansa and TAP Airlines have direct flights from Europe. Inside Venezuela, there are various ways of getting around; your choice is dictated only by distance, destination and budget:
  • Planes: most big cities have an airport
  • Buses: air-conditioned, coach-style buses service the inter-city routes, which often require overnight travel; small buses service shorter local routes; every town and city has at least one bus terminal.
  • Boats: the coast is well serviced by marine transportation of all kinds, from water taxis to car ferries.

Airport taxes

Maiquetía International Airport charges a departure tax (37,632 Bs or $17.50), an international airport tax (94,080 Bs or $43.80), and a domestic airport tax (18,816 Bs), so be sure to have some money left when you leave! See http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve

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