STAYING SAFE by cheesecake17
Caracas is a dangerous city. Don?t walk about at night, dress down and don?t carry lots of money.
Travel in organised groups whenever possible, using reputable air and bus companies.
Carry your passport at all times or you might get arrested for being without proper identification.
Make sure you have adequate travel insurance. Medical treatment in Venezuela is very expensive so check you are fully covered.
Seek medical advice on vaccinations before travelling.
Make sure you have enough funds for your stay. In major cities credit cards and traveller?s cheques are widely accepted. Otherwise travel with US Dollars in cash......BEWARE.. credit card fraud, which is a serious problem in Venezuela.
DONT get involved with drugs. Drug trafficking is a serious crime and drug smugglers face minimum 10-year prison sentences in dreadful conditions