Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget: Venezuela
Language: English
Pages: 215
ISBN: B011MT7J4M
Format: PDF / Kindle (mobi) / ePub
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Venezuela is the ultimate budget guide to Venezuela. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from the stunning Angel Falls to Mérida's adventure sports scene, alongside cash-saving tips and suggestions for when you feel like treating yourself. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for just a few days or visiting for longer.
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Venezuela covers cities such as Caracas and Mérida, plus Venezuela's huge array of natural attractions--Los Roques Archipelago, Parque Nacional Henri Pittier and the northwest coast, Guayana (including the Orinoco Delta, the Amazon, Parque Nacional Canaima and the Angel Falls), Parque Nacional Mochima and the northeast coast and islands. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South America on a Budget, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Venezuela, including transport, costs, health, accommodation and culture, plus a handy itineraries section.
Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South America on a Budget.
The Rough Guide Snapshot to Venezuela is equivalent to 62 printed pages.
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daily; 6hr); Valencia (every 15min; 45min). < Back to Estación Biológica Rancho Grande INFORMATION AND TOURS Tourist information Don’t show up at the Estación Biológica unannounced, as it’s likely that you’ll find the gates locked and the building unoccupied. You should advise Inparques in Maracay (0243 889 3242) if you plan to walk the trails, although you’re better off getting in touch with Oskar Padilla. Tour operators Oskar Padilla, a helpful, experienced and English-speaking guide (0412
becomes rammed at lunchtime. Mon–Sat 7am–5pm, Sun until 1.30pm. La Nota Av 8 by Parque las Heroínas, beside the bus terminal and several other locations about town. Popular local chain which Mérideños promote as “how McDonald’s should be” (although the excellent street-level burger stands do just as good a job). Meal combos for BsF160 alongside subs, teriyaki and steaks. Daily until 11pm. Restaurant La Montaña In Posada La Montaña, C 24 no. 6–47. Roses on the tables, an open-fronted kitchen and
quite a makeover in the past decade – via Colombia’s coffee country. 5 Cartagena The jewel of the Caribbean coast, a gorgeous colonial city and a must on any Colombia trip. 6 Parque Nacional Tayrona Beautiful beaches, lush flora and pre-Columbian ruins are the highlights of this pristine coastal park, accessed from Santa Marta. 7 San Gil Colombia’s best spot for adventure sports is known for its white-water rafting, but you can also try out paragliding, kayaking, abseiling and more in the
a rate which will have you paying $30 for a simple arepa. Instead, travellers should sell international currency (either in the form of cash or international bank transfers) at black market rates. This is due to the country’s current economic situation: Venezuela’s government sets a value for its currency (BsF6.3 to US$1 at time of writing) rather than floating it on the international market. At the same time the state controls which citizens are allowed to exchange their Bolívars for other