top 5 things in Venezuela

Bear in mind that there are two rates of exchange in Venezuela. The black market pays much more for foreign currencies than the official one.

Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.

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The black market is widespread in Venezuela: you can get up to 3.9 Bolivares per American dollar against 2.15 on the official market and with credit cards - Bring American dollar cash, bigger notes get you a better exchange rate.

Jorge Daniel Barchi.
Buenos Aires.

Yea very very important. we recently went to venezuela from Bolivia and spent 1400$ on 2 plane tickets to there and no one at the agencey told us but if you dont have cash things are more expensive then even where i come from in Canada. we had no american dollars and we ended up leaving after 5 days of no fun. there is no bank or person in venezuela who will give you other currency then theirs. you can exchange your american dollars at your hotels n stuff. but i suggest you to bring travelers checks too. dont make our mistake. i wouldnt bother with exchanging it at the air port either. wait till you get to your hotel. just change enough for the taxi.

I'm Venezuelan living in US, but I just re-discovered my country next to my husband. I may think this are the top 5 places to visit in Venezuela:

1. Canaima/Angel Falls.... At least 3 nights/2 days - Jungle
2. Merida... so many things to do and see! - Mountain
3. Los Roques - Beach
4. Margarita - Beach and parties
5. Los Llanos - Adventure

I loved:
Canaima Angel Falls - great adventure
Gran Sabana - soooooo pretty
Margarita

Next time we go we'll do, among others:
Rio Caura
Coast at Henri Pittier
... and I expect those to be great fun too.

thank you all for your posts, I am planning trip toVenezuela and this is all very helpful! thanks. Fiona