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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TRAVEL IN VENEZUELA

1) HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET TO VENEZUELA?

To Caracas on a non-stop flight:
From Miami From New York From Los Angeles
3 1/2 hours 5 hours 8 1/4 hours

2) HOW DO I GET AROUND VENEZUELA ONCE I'M THERE?

By air from Caracas (as the hub) to all major destinations.

3) WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACES TO VISIT ONCE THERE?

Caracas deserves 2 to 3 days to have time to visit the main sites and take day excursions.
After Caracas, the most important places to visit and average stay are:

Merida

Canaima and Angel Falls

Margarita Island

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.4) WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT VENEZUELA?

Caracas is generally springlike; Merida, in the Andes, pleasant to cold depending on the time of the year; Canaima is hot to hotter; Margarita Island is hot but with cooling Caribbean breezes.
For more specific weather information on selected cities, click here.

5) IS IT SAFE TO TRAVEL IN VENEZUELA?

Yes - just follow the universal rule of "normal precautions".

6) WHAT ENTRY DOCUMENTS DO I NEED?

U.S. citizens need a valid passport and an entry form-tourist card which is provided by your air carrier either at the ticket counter when checking in for your flight to Venezuela or once on-board. (NOTE: Other nationalities should check with the nearest Venezuelan Consulate to determine correct entry requirements.)

7) WHAT OTHER COUNTRIES CAN I VISIT AT THE SAME TIME?

Venezuela is generally a destination in itself because it is a short flight time and relatively inexpensive air and has sufficient to keep you busy for 7 to 21 days.