Caracas

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Arrange airport transfers: Simon Bolivar Airport at Maiquetia is on the coast, outside the city; book a transfer through your hotel and never accept rides from touts in the arrivals hall.
Ride the Metro by day: The Caracas Metro links Petare, Chacao and the city centre cheaply, but it gets packed at rush hour, so travel in daylight and keep your phone out of sight.
Use ride-hailing apps: Local apps such as Ridery and Yummy Rides are a safer option than hailing taxis on the street, since the driver and car details are recorded.

Read travel advisories: Many governments advise against travel to Venezuela, so check current guidance, register with your embassy and understand the limits of consular help.
Beware express kidnappings: Criminals sometimes use fake taxis to hold passengers and force ATM withdrawals, so use only pre-booked transport and avoid ATMs on the street.
Stay in safer districts: Visitors usually base themselves in Altamira, Los Palos Grandes or Las Mercedes, and avoid walking anywhere after dark, even short distances.

Carry small dollar notes: US dollars are widely accepted alongside the bolivar, but change is often scarce, so bring plenty of clean small bills for daily purchases.
Eat at local areperas: Arepas stuffed with reina pepiada, carne mechada or black beans and cheese make a filling, inexpensive meal and are easy to find all over the city.
Hike El Avila for free: The trails of Waraira Repano National Park start from Sabas Nieves in Altamira and give cool air and city views at little or no cost; go in a group.

Enjoy eternal spring: At around 900 metres, Caracas stays warm by day and mild at night all year, so light clothes plus a thin sweater for evenings and the mountain are enough.
Plan around the rains: The dry season runs roughly from December to April, while May to November brings heavy afternoon showers, so carry a compact umbrella then.
Dress down to blend in: Simple jeans, plain T-shirts and no visible jewellery or designer logos help you avoid unwanted attention on the streets of Caracas.

Taste the classics: Try pabellon criollo with shredded beef, black beans and plantain, tequenos as a snack, and cachapas with soft queso de mano from the street stalls.
Join the Christmas hallaca season: In December, families prepare hallacas, corn dough parcels wrapped in plantain leaves; if invited to share them, accept, as it is a real honour.
Greet warmly: Venezuelans usually greet with a handshake or a single cheek kiss between women, and a friendly chat before getting to business is expected.

Ride the Teleferico: The Warairarepano cable car climbs from Mariperez to the top of El Avila for views over Caracas; go on a clear morning before clouds roll in.
Visit El Hatillo: This colonial-style village on the edge of the city has colourful streets, craft shops and cafés, and makes a relaxed half-day trip by car.
Download offline maps: Power cuts and patchy mobile data still happen, so save offline maps, important addresses and contacts before leaving your hotel.

Only have a day? Each one keeps you in one area, from morning to late afternoon, with lunch nearby.

Day 1 of 2

🕘 9:30–16:30📍 6 stops

Day 2 of 2

🕘 9:30–17:00📍 5 stops