Travel & Discover

Also: Médanos de Coro (dunes), Andes around Mérida, Isla Margarita and the Orinoco Delta. Domestic flights link many destinations; check roads and fuel before departure.

• Drier months on many coastal and lowland areas often about December–April.
• Rainy season about May–November: intense showers; rivers and trails in Canaima/Gran Sabana can get harder.
• Andes (e.g. Mérida): cooler, with their own rainfall pattern.

Conditions and official advice can change quickly. Before travel, check your home country’s travel advisories and plan conservatively (daylight hours, known transport, local guidance).

• In cities: standard urban caution; prefer registered taxis/apps; keep valuables discreet.
• Night travel and remote border areas only with clear local assessment.
• Carry official entry stamps and valid documents.

Official currency: bolívar (VES). In daily life, U.S. dollars (cash, transfers) and digital payments are widely used. High inflation in past years and parallel USD pricing are part of practice — confirm amounts and rates locally.

Whether you need a visa before travel depends on nationality. MPPRE and Venezuelan consulates list nationalities that require a visa; others may enter as tourists. Tourist stays often allow up to 90 days (stamp on entry). SAIME handles extensions and other categories.

• Valid passport — public migration notes often require remaining validity (reports: at least 90 days; many airlines/consulates cite 6 months). Confirm before booking.
• Return/onward ticket, proof of lodging and sufficient funds are frequently requested.
• Tourist status does not allow paid local work.
• Enter only through official ports with a stamp.

• Canaima/Los Roques: book flights and lodges early; plan around weather windows.
• Mosquito protection for lowlands, delta and rainy season.
• Spanish helps a lot outside tourist niches.
• Local SIM/data and offline maps for navigation.