Key facts
Venezuela is a country located in South America. There are 3 countries (Brazil, Colombia, Guyana) that Venezuela shares its borders with. The official language of Venezuela is Spanish. Traveling across Venezuela if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Venezuela was ranked 73rd out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Venezuela is Venezuelan bolívar (VEF). The bolívares fuertes (Bs) is subdivided into 100 céntimo (¢).
Venezuelan
Banknotes
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Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Venezuela has more ATMs.48.41 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Venezuela. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Venezuela will celebrate 38 national public holidays. The next one Flag Day will take place on August 3.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s DayDía de Año Nuevo | |
| January 6, 2024Moving holiday | EpiphanyDía de Reyes | |
| January 14, 2024Moving holiday | Feast of the Divina PastoraDía de la Divina Pastora | |
| January 15, 2024Moving holiday | Teacher’s DayDía del Maestro | |
| February 12, 2024Moving holiday | CarnivalCarnaval | |
| February 13, 2024Moving holiday | CarnivalCarnaval | |
| February 20, 2024Moving holiday | Federation DayDia de la Federacion | |
| March 8, 2024Moving holiday | International Women’s DayDia Internacional de la Mujer | |
| March 19, 2024Moving holiday | St Joseph’s DayDía de San José | |
| March 21, 2024Moving holiday | Slavery Abolition AnniversaryDía del abolición de la esclavitud | |
| March 31, 2024Moving holiday | Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, TáchiraAniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal | |
| April 19, 2024Moving holiday | Beginning of the Independence MovementDiez y nueve de abril | |
| May 1, 2024Moving holiday | Labor DayDía del Trabajador | |
| May 3, 2024Moving holiday | Fiesta de las CrucesDía del Cruz del Mayo | |
| May 12, 2024Moving holiday | Mother’s DayDía de las Madres | |
| June 16, 2024Moving holiday | Father’s DayDía de los Padres | |
| June 24, 2024Moving holiday | Army DayDía de San Juan Bautista y aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo | |
| June 27, 2024Moving holiday | Journalists’ DayDía del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria | |
| July 5, 2024Moving holiday | Independence DayCinco de julio | |
| July 21, 2024Moving holiday | Children’s DayDia del niño | |
| July 24, 2024Moving holiday | Navy DayNatalicio del Libertador, Dia de la Armada Nacional | |
| July 25, 2024Moving holiday | Caracas City Foundation DayAniversario del fundacion del Caracas | |
| August 3, 2024Moving holiday | Flag DayDía de la Bandera | |
| September 8, 2024Moving holiday | Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary and feasts of the Virgen del Valle and Our Lady of CoromotoDía del Virgen del Valle, aparicion del Virgen del Coromoto | |
| September 24, 2024Moving holiday | Feast of the Our Lady of MercyDía del Virgen de las Mercedes | |
| October 12, 2024Moving holiday | Day of Indigenous ResistanceDía de la Resistencia Indígena | |
| November 1, 2024Moving holiday | All Saints’ DayDía de Todos los Santos | |
| November 2, 2024Moving holiday | All Souls’ DayDía de los fieles difuntos | |
| November 17, 2024Moving holiday | Feria of La ChinitaFeria de la Chinita | |
| November 18, 2024Moving holiday | Feria of La ChinitaFeria de la Chinita | |
| November 19, 2024Moving holiday | Feria of La ChinitaFeria de la Chinita | |
| November 21, 2024Moving holiday | University Students DayDía del estudiante universitario | |
| December 8, 2024Moving holiday | Immaculate Conception, Loyalty DayInmaculada Concepción, Dia de la Lealtad | |
| December 17, 2024Moving holiday | Simon Bolivar Memorial DayAniversario de la muerte de Libertador Simon Bolivar | |
| December 24, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas EveNochebuena | |
| December 25, 2024Moving holiday | Christmas DayNavidad | |
| December 31, 2024Moving holiday | New Year’s EveNochevieja |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Venezuela?
There are Mariott hotels in 2 cities: Catia La Mar and Maracay.
There are no Hilton hotels in Venezuela.
There are no IHG hotels in Venezuela.
There are no Best Western hotels in Venezuela.
There are no Radisson hotels in Venezuela.
There are no Accor hotels in Venezuela.
What fast food chains are present in Venezuela?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Venezuela.
The KFC chain does not operate in Venezuela.
The Burger King chain operates in Venezuela.
The Subway chain operates in Venezuela.
The Domino’s Pizza chain operates in Venezuela.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Venezuela.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Caracas?
Weather data for Caracas (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems The subway system is available in Caracas.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Venezuela.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Venezuela
Sources
- Venezuela Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Venezuela (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)