Venezuela
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Venezuela
| Venezuela | |
 Venezuela | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Caracas |
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| Language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Bolivar |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The background and history of Venezuela is best observed on Wikipedia.
Climate & Weather
Venezuela is NOT in the Hurricane Zone.
Submit the climate details and sources of weather forecasting here.
Charts
Submit details of the charts required for safe navigation of the area.
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
On arrival in Venezuela, clearing in must be done in the following sequence: (1)Customs, (2)Immigration, (3)Port Captain. Produce your ship's papers, crew list (with passport details) and clearance form from previous port. A cruising permit will then be issued.
Immigration & Customs
Customs
Animals must have both a valid health certificate AND valid anti-rabies innoculation certificate. Rabies is widespread in the country.
Foreign vessels can stay in Venezuela for 18 months, but crews (including the skipper) can stay for only 90 days. This can be extended by some agents (marinas) at a price.
Visas
An advance visa is not required for citizens from MOST countries (confirm with Venezuelan Embassies/Consuls) as these issues are dealt with on arrival. ALWAYS carry a certified copy of your passport when ashore as you will be asked to show this at the many police checks.
Health & Security
Precautions and prophylaxis against Malaria is HIGHLY recommended as well as Yellow Fever vaccination before visiting. Proof of the latter is required by many countries on arrival after you have visited Venezuela. Bilharzia is common so avoid swimming in the rivers.
Ports & Popular Stops
- Carupano (Port of entry)
- Cumana/Puerto Sucre (Port of entry)
- Cariaco
- Puerto La Cruz (Port of entry)
- Puerto Cabello
- La Guaira
- Carenero (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
- Margarita (Port of entry)
- Los Testigos (Port of entry)
- Los Rogues (Port of entry)
Cruiser's Friends
Submit details/contacts of cruiser's "friends" that can be contacted in advance or on arrival - who can offer
information and assistance to our cruising "family".
References & Publications
Books, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
Submit useful website links for the region
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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