Questions tagged [venezuela]
A country on the northern coast of South America.
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Are there local websites for booking hotels in Caracas/Venezuela?
I'm planning a trip to Caracas and looking at Booking.com, the selection of hotels seems pretty poor with only 22 options. Kayak has 38 options which is better but still seems like there should be ...
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How to photograph top of Mt. Roraima
I've seen photos of Mt. Roraima like this everywhere, wondering how can I photo a view like this in person or with drone. Is it by helicopter tour? Can I fly a drone this high launching from somewhere?...
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Luggage storage in Bogota for 4 days
My girlfriend and I are flying from Europe to Colombia in 2 weeks and after that 2 weeks to Venezuela, we are landing in Bogota with 2 big suitcases, and we have a 4 days trip to Cartagena, for this ...
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Do Venezuelan passport holders need a visa to transit through Santiago, Chile?
I am looking to organize a flight for my friend who is a Venezuelan passport holder, coming from Panama, to visit me here in Australia
I already had to cancel one flight because it went through the ...
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When traveling to Venezuela, what currency should I carry with me
I am planning a trip to Venezuela, but I don't know what kind of currency I should carry with me. Can I take US Dollars? Do I have to exchange my money to Venezuelan bolivars?
I see a lot of posts ...
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Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of physical cash (worthless banknotes) from Venezuela?
I want to buy some cash.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-45246409
These banknotes are so cool, they are worth much more as collectibles.
Is it legal to travel with a suitcase full of ...
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Brazil-Venezuela border status
Later this year I'll be visiting northern Brazil and I'm considering going to Roraima in Venezuela (assuming it will be safe enough).
Apparently the border between Brazil and Venezuela in Pacaraima is ...
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How safe is travel to Venezuela right now? [closed]
How safe is travel to Venezuela right now (Nov/Dec 2016)? By that I mean TO Venezuela, not IN Venezuela.
In my case I would be traveling to a large hotel in Caracas to do cash business and can pay ...
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Does travelling to Venezuela in 2016 help or hinder the economic situation for local people? [closed]
I stayed in Venezuela for six weeks from late March to early May 2016. This ethical question has been bothering me ever since. Its answer will determine whether or not I recommend my family and ...
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Can a foreigner still cross the land border from Colombia to Venezuela in March 2016?
Many Colombian-Venezuelan border control points seem to have been closed in the last year or so (at least for Colombian passports), but I have heard here in Colombia of travellers that have managed to ...
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Understanding Venezuela exchange rates
Currently (March 23th), in the currency exchange black market, one dollar will give me 1171 BsF. The minimum wage of Venezuela is 24.853 BsF. So, if I change ~20 USD, I'll get the minimum wage. Is ...
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How do you go from Palomino to Venezuela? [closed]
How can I get to Venezuela from Palomino Colombia? Time is not really an issue but I would like to know the safest/easiest way to cross this border if anyone has recently done it.
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Can I go to Venezuela from USA, using a Brazilian passport? [duplicate]
I was born here in America, but I also have my citizenship from Brazil. I have both passports, dual-nationality. I know for a fact that Brazilians do not need a visa to enter Venezuela. I also do not ...
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Knives in Checked Luggage (USA to Venezuela)
If I planned to fly into either Valencia or Caracas, would a small knife or knives (3"-6" blade) cause concern to someone working in the (Venezuelan) airport, if it were in my checked luggage?
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Entering using one passport and exiting using another
My old roommate has a dual citizenship of Venezuela and Costa Rica. He is an F-1 student in the United States.
An year ago he wanted to travel to Europe for 90 Days under the Schengen Visa Exemption ...
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Port of Spain to Porlamar, Margarita - any direct flights?
Any advise who is flying, how frequently and how to contact the operator/carrier? I have not find any information on the internet. Any info is appreciated
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How much is a boat trip from Venezuela to Trinidad?
I want to go from Venezuela (Guiria) to Trinidad by boat. Unfortunately I can't find any detailed information about prices and so on. The only thing I could find is that the boat leaves from Guiria in ...
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What is the best way (price wise) to travel from Japan to Mexico and Venezuela, then come back?
What I want to do is go to those two countries for a week each. Basically the order doesn't matter much for me. But I must depart from Japan and come back.
I was wondering if there was someone ...
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Cheapest way from USA to Venezuela?
I live in California and I'm trying to find cheap ways to get to Venezuela.
Roundtrip Plane tickets seem to hover around the $1500 area. I've found a route through Florida to Puerto Rico to ...
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How to get from Caracas to Mount Roraima?
Mount Roraima is said to be the mountain that one in the Pixar movie "Up" is based on.
Pixar image:
Photo:
If I'm in Caracas, what's the simplest land-based way to reach Mount Roraima, and is it ...
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How to get to Angel Falls?
I've been told that it's really difficult to get to the falls themselves. Wikitravel seems to indicate you can only fly in. What options exist for getting to a great view of the falls themselves?
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