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Street Crime Caracas
14 Reviews I have a friend who lives in Caracas and says it is still very unsafe to be out anywhere after a certain point at night. The criminals really love to "nail" the tourist that come into the airport. If...
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Other Dangers Caracas
15 Reviews If you like the good herb like I do. If your staying in Caracas, make sure you are not walking the streets with it on you. I got stopped and frisked by the bastard cops. They searched me dam well. I...
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Moving Around Town Caracas
18 Reviews Before traveling to Caracas, please go online and read carefully State Dept. travel advisory warnings about suspicious arrangements made between some Airport Staff and some Taxi drivers. Use ONLY...
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Squatter Settlements - Barrios Caracas
4 Reviews Hi! Safe areas: Los Ruices, Sebucan, Los Dos Caminos, Palos Grandes, Parque del Este, Chacao, Altamira, Chacaito, La California, Bello Monte, Colinas de Bello Monte, Los Chaguaramos, Sta Monica,...
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We didn`t experience any problems except riots all around Caracas and people wavingmachetes and handguns on the streets.but they were nice and didn`t shoot us. Hah!Just like in everywhere : Use common sense and learn some spanish.
*this is a general warning for all of Latin America* I think that I would recommend that always either leave the backpack at the hotel or wear it in front. Generally speaking Merida is not a dangerous city, in fact it is of the safest in Venezuela. But I always make sure that all precautions are taken cuz its just not worth it.There is a police station just a few blocks down from the Plaza Bolivar. They are more than willing to help people out.
Always make sure to find a real cab with real registred plates, and never let anyone help you to find a cab for you!!!It´s easy to be naive and think good of friendly english spoken people, but never do so in caracas... find a cab or catch the bus when going into your hotel..I will next time!!!
Everyone we met around the country recommended us NOT TO GO to downtown Caracas...it's extremely unsafe.Around bus stations in downtown cities, some 'strange' people are found...beggars or homeless can hassle you if they can see you are the typic tourist.
Caracas can be a dangerous place. It's good to watch out for robbers. But there's no need to be afraid, just alert - people told us it was extremely dangerous, and when we got there we didn't feel like we were running any risks.
Have patience --Getting out or Venezuela is a real chore. We were met by airline employee who led us to a point of pick up by bus, which took us from the National to the International Terminal of the Caracas Terminal. Checking in for our flight home was an interesting experience. A. When we entered the airling ticket booth we were met by a military type, who examined our passports, B. Then we passed on to 2 ladies sitting at a table in front of the ticket counter, they examined our passports and attached a small sticker on it. C. From there we passed on the the ticket counter where they made photocopies of our passport and gave them to us along with seat assignments and a paper boarding pass, D. Then we passed through the metal detector and luggage scanner and were told that we would have to have a airport tax receipt to proceed and had to return to near where the ladies were sitting, E....
Well in Venezuela, you could only drink bottle water.Be carefful wiht the sun..you are in the tropics, and the sus is much much stonger than Europe..If you rent a car, be prepared: there are no rules in the roads. Everyone wants to pass first that the others cars..the traffic is crazy.They dont respect anything. It's much, much worse than in Europe.And the cars are different , too: they only have autogear..it's very confusing.About the mony, it's better to pay in cash, because several times I have problems with visa card..the Visa wasn't accepted..and I have money on it.
Kidnapping is on the rise, although not nearly as widespread as Colombia or Mexico. Criminals will target wealthy-looking business people and generally prowl the areas around the business and governmental district.
Do not under-estimate how long it will take you to get out of the Caracas airport on an international flight. I used to take a 9:00 a.m. flight, yet leave my hotel at 5:30 a.m., to arrive at 6:15 a.m. Even with this enormous headstart, I only had a small amount of excess time on my hands. Reason: incredible bureaucracy and about 5 safety and security checkpoints. This was true on every single trip I took to the country. Get there early!!!
Do not take pictures in EL METRO. Although fascinated with the system - I was hurled before some kind of official and told in Espanol whatever. A guy I don't know his name bailed me out and in English I was told don't ever do that - the light from the flash can confuse the driver.
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Q: hi, i am planning to leave columbia by bus and head for cucuta???? then hopefully catch a bus over to canaima, is this...
A: I don't think it is not possible to get to Canaima by land. probably by river/land, you should check by some local agency. don't forget to have repellent with you,...
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