Venezuela or the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela – a state in the north of South America

SHOPPING
Most stores in the country are open from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on weekdays, but outside Caracas, many shops close by noon and open no earlier than 14: 00-15: 00. Many shopping centers are open until 21: 00-22: 00.
The best souvenir from Venezuela is, of course, rum. Original local items are also popular, for example, clay painted dolls, as well as hammocks, baskets, colorful capes and openwork baskets performed by local Indians. We recommend to buy flavored local coffee and chocolate.
WHERE TO STAY
The classification of hotels in Venezuela is standard from 1 to 5 *, with rather high service requirements. Moreover, hotels not only correspond to the declared star, but sometimes even noticeably surpass it. Continue reading →