Compared to South American countries, prices in Venezuela are quite high: they are slightly lower than the average in European countries.
Shopping and souvenirs
The main shopping center is located on Margarita Island - the cost of goods sold here is 18-20% lower than on the mainland (local goods are not subject to VAT and customs duties).
On Margarita Island, it is worth visiting the Sambil shopping center - over 200 shops are open on its territory.
On the island, you can make bargain purchases, regardless of the season. But it is worth coming here during the season of mass sales (August-September, February-March) - at this time you can buy branded shoes and clothes with 50-70% discounts.
For jewelry made of gold and silver, it is advisable to go to the “gold market” in Caracas - Edifisio de Francia: in this shopping center there are many shops where you can buy jewelry.
As a souvenir of your vacation in Venezuela, you should bring:
- painted clay dolls, hammocks, souvenir plates, mugs, bells with country symbols, wicker baskets, pearl products, gold and silver jewelry, carved wood objects (boxes, miniature figurines, cedar frames);
- coffee, Venezuelan rum (Santa Teresa, Caqique, Pampero), dark chocolate, 50-degree national drink Cocuy.
In Venezuela, you can buy rum from $ 6, gold jewelry - from $ 50, painted clay dolls - from $ 5, coffee - from $ 4, pearl jewelry - from $ 10 (stud earrings cost $ 10, a ring with a pearl - $ 20, medium-length pearl necklace - $ 35, large pearl set - $ 350).
Excursions
Going on an excursion to Los Roques, you will visit the National Marine Park, where you can admire the green landscapes, sunbathe on the white-sandy beach, go diving or snorkelling (the coastal waters are fraught with a variety of marine animals and corals).
This excursion costs approximately $ 80.
Entertainment
El Avila National Park is worth visiting in Caracas. You can get to it by jeep along a steep and narrow serpentine. And in the park itself, you can admire the tropical forest and a variety of birds.
Alternatively, you can take a cable car ride to and from the center of Caracas.
This tour will cost you $ 50.
Beach lovers should head to Porlamar, famous for beaches such as Playa El Yac and Playa El Aqua, where you can go windsurfing, rowing or sailing.
The approximate cost of entertainment is $ 30.
Transport
The main means of transportation in Venezuelan cities are buses and minibuses (fare - 0, 5-1, 5 $). And in Caracas, there is also a metro (the cost of 1 trip is $ 0.5-1).
You can rent a car in the country for $ 70-80 / day.
On vacation in Venezuela, you will need about $ 100 per day for 1 person (it is worth considering that the flight will cost at least $ 1000).
