TRAVEL
TIPS
| Driving |
U.S
Driving Permit accepted |
| Currency |
(VEB)
Bolivar |
| Electrical |
120 Volts |
| Telephones |
Country
Code 58, City Code, Miranda 234+7D, Guirico 238+7D, Aragua
244+7D |
Airline/Hotel
Reservations:
Always confirm all your airline, transfers, and hotel reservations.
Clothing:
Venezuela is a tropical country. Clothing should be light and
cool, although bringing a light sweater or jacket for going out
at night is recommended. If you are planning to visit the Andes,
it is strongly recommended that you bring a warm jacket. Also,
most fine restaurants and nightclubs have dress codes. Pack a
coat and tie, or long dress, if you want to dine and dance in
elegance.
Sun
protection:
Venezuela is located just 8 degrees above the Equator. The sun
here is very direct and protection is recommended when planning
to spend long periods of time outdoors. A hat, or a visor, is
also recommended.
Insect
protection:
When travelling to Guayana, Los Llanos, and the coast it is recommended
that you bring insect repellent (non-aerosol).
Nature
walks and observing wildlife:
Always wear trekking boots, or other types of shoes, that protect
your ankles. Also, observe the rules of most National Parks when
walking on trails or setting camp. It is also recommended that
you wear long trousers to ward off against ticks while engaging
in this type of activity. Be mindful of where you step, lean,
or sit.
Respect
nature and local cultures:
When visiting wildlife preserves and parks, pay close attention
so as not to disturb the environment and its ecosystems. Be respectful
of indigenous cultures. You should also request these norms be
followed by your guide or tour operator.
Purchasing
goods:
Avoid purchasing any goods or crafts that combine feathers, beaks,
paws, or other animal parts. Besides being illegal, the demand
for these types of products puts in danger the survival of many
species.
Tipping:
Most restaurants include approximately a 10% service fee in your
bill. Still, leaving an additional 5-10% on your way out is widely
expected. Also, tipping hotel porters, help at posadas, and tour
guides, is customary. Taxi drivers, however, do not expect a tip
unless they help you with your luggage.
Taxis:
Always use taxis belonging to a legitimate Taxi company. Do not
accept rides for pay from people in unmarked vehicles.
There are no meters that can establish a cost for a distance traveled.
Always agree on a fare before boarding a cab.
Driving:
The maximum velocity in most Venezuelan roads is 80kmph (55mph),
but speed limits are not widely enforced. Although most highways
are in good condition, roads in the countryside may have potholes
which can be dangerous at high speeds. Also, farm animals and
wildlife cross roads frequently in these parts-- drive with caution.
Venezuelans are known to make their own rules when they get behind
the wheel. Most drivers consider the symbolic references of traffic
lights as mere suggestions-- so be careful when crossing an intersection,
even when your light is green!
[Source:www.discovervenezuela.com]
