Citizens who wish to visit South America should definitely visit such a wonderful and picturesque country as Venezuela. There are not only good hotels, but also beautiful beaches, attractions, excursions. You can also book a tour to Venezuela if you wish. Sometimes this solution is more profitable. You only need to buy a ticket, and everything else will be done for you.
How to get to Venezuela?
Of course, you have to fly only by plane. However, there are no direct flights from Moscow. In any case, you need to change. The easiest way is to fly to Frankfurt, Paris or Madrid, and from there on another plane - to Venezuela.
Flight time from Moscow lasts from about 18 to 22 hours. Depending on the city in which you change trains. Sometimes a flight is delayed or canceled due to weather conditions. Then you can fly much longer than you expect.
Hotels
Venezuela has more than 300 hotels that must be booked in advance. In Caracas, there is the beautiful Gran Melia Carakas. This is a five-star complex, which is located in the center, and all the attractions are within walking distance. The hotel is famous for its comfort. The average price per day for a double room is 3,200 rubles.
On the island of El Gran Roque is a five-star hotel Posada Mediterraneo. The average cost of a guest house is almost 25,000 rubles per day. The best beaches of Venezuela are on this island. Tourists come here if they want to retire from the bustle of the city and enjoy exclusively exotic nature.
In the city of Makuto in Venezuela, a beach holiday is just perfect near the Olé Caribe. This is one of the inexpensive hotels, the cost of a room in which is from 2,400 rubles. It has everything that tourists need. Judging by the reviews, the hotel is excellent, great for 5 stars.
In the city of Valencia is the Lidotel Boutique Valencia hotel, the minimum room rate per night is 3210 rubles. In addition to amenities for tourists, it is allowed to call in with small pets. There are very few such hotels where you can keep animals.
The 4-star Cristina Suites in Puerto La Cruz also has everything tourists need. In addition, the room rate pleases - per day only 1815 rubles.
We have listed the main hotels. In fact, there are many more. Each of them is with high service and increased comfort. Even a three-star hotel can be rated at five.
Beaches
Holidays in Venezuela take place not only in hotels, but also on beaches, where you can meet many tourists from all over the world. Margarita Island, which is famous for its abundance of orchids and gorgeous palm trees. In addition, here you can find outlandish birds: pelicans, flamingos, hummingbirds. Tourists are brought to this island in large liners.
In the city of Caracas there is a famous beach - Balneario Camuri Chico. There is an opinion that there are a large number of crabs that are easily caught. There are many cafes and restaurants serving refreshing drinks and delicious dinners for a moderate fee.
Near the city of Juan Griego is a large Caribe beach. If you want noise and fun, then you are here. All kinds of water activities are held here. There are many inexpensive but cozy cafes on the coast.
As you can see, a vacation in Venezuela will not be boring. Both in hotels and on beaches, tourists have something to do. It would be a desire.
Tours and attractions
As a rule, each hotel has a tour desk where you can book a short trip to any city. The choice is so great that many tourists are simply lost. They do not always understand what is best to choose. So, one of the most popular ancient tourist cities in Venezuela is Merida.
First of all, tourists are advised to see the National Museum of Roman Art, where there are exhibits, ranging from Roman sculpture and ending with handicraft creations of Spanish jewelers. As well as Mount Roraima with smooth and steep walls, on top of which there is a wide plateau. The Indians consider it the "center of the earth."
In the rainforests of the Venezuelan state of Bolivar, there is the world's largest Angel Falls, whose height reaches almost 1000 meters. It is named after one famous pilot James, since he was the first to see a waterfall from an airplane back in 1935. He then searched for the “Golden City”, but found a completely different one.
In the small village of Canaima there is a national park, which is located very close to Angel Falls. It is because of him that tourists often come here. This place is ideal for a relaxing holiday in Venezuela, where there is no fuss, roads and cars. Exceptionally water and fresh air.
You have learned the main attractions of Venezuela. In fact, there are many more. For a week, you definitely will not have time to travel around half. Therefore, many tourists come here at least for two weeks.
Tourist Safety
Locals do not recommend traveling and having fun at night. They claim that their country has too much crime, and every year there are more and more criminals. That is why try to rest exclusively during the day, when there is a large movement of the people.
Try not to swim in freshwater. It is better to give preference to the pools that are located at the hotels. After all, bleach is added to them, which disinfects water. As for washing and brushing your teeth, draw water from the bottles. It’s safer for your health.
Before consuming any vegetables and fruits, be sure to wash them thoroughly with boiled water, and it is best to peel them completely.
Venezuela is saturated with insects unknown to us. Therefore, be sure to bring along special remedies for their bites. In addition, do not forget that in the hotels in each room there should be a mosquito net. If she is not, then refuse this apartment.
Shopping
One of the best souvenirs you can bring home is rum. But do not forget the rules at the border. Before the trip, read what is possible and what can not be transported. The quantity is also very important.
In addition to alcoholic drinks, pay attention to clay crafts. For example, painted dolls, dishes, small toys. In addition, Venezuela is famous for openwork baskets and multi-colored capes.
The most delicious and original gift is local coffee. This you just can not get anywhere. Chocolate is also famous. It differs from the Russian aroma, which applies to the entire district.
Shops open early - at 8:00, and close no later than 18:00. In the dark, no one works. Therefore, if there is a desire to buy something, it is better to come early. Moreover, on holidays the country is famous for promotions and discounts on almost all goods.
Nutrition
Venezuela, like other countries in Latin America, is famous for meat, legumes, corn, banana dishes, but with a large variety of spices. It can be basil, mint, thyme, chili pepper, sage, etc.
Locals combine products this way. So in Russia they will not guess. For example, potatoes with corn or bananas with seafood. However, spices do their job, and each dish produces an interesting, mesmerizing taste.
No one makes such delicious drinks that are prepared by the inhabitants of Venezuela. Very often they add mint or other herbs to give not so much aroma as freshness. By the way, many locals like coffee with the addition of salt. With this strange combination, they shock tourists.
Quite often, meat is cooked with alcoholic beverages. For example, they make wine marinade and add spices to taste. Then they put meat in this liquid for several hours until it takes in the necessary amount of alcohol and aroma. Then they can stew, fry at the stake or just cook. In any case, it turns out a very tasty dish.
Rest in Venezuela: reviews of tourists
Many guests of the country claim that the country is quite famous for its pristine beaches and beautiful hotels. Here they see a special atmosphere, the friendliness of the locals and the high level of service. There are few countries where they care primarily about tourists.
In Venezuela, taxis are very cheap, if you count them in rubles. And the cost of excursions is available to everyone. Residents do not set space prices, and therefore many tourists come here again.
Any attraction tells a story. Therefore, you can go on trips yourself.
For those tourists who want noise and fun, the city of Caracas is offered. For a more relaxing holiday, you can go to some island where you can enjoy the real sounds of nature.
Conclusion
We examined where you can relax in Venezuela, which hotels you can stay in and what sights to visit. In addition, there are many shops, cafes and restaurants where you can relax after active excursions.
The hotels staff are friendly and welcoming. Therefore, you will be comfortable in any hotel, regardless of the stars. Come on holiday to Venezuela, take friends, children, relatives and relax from work and noisy everyday life.