Safety info for Venezuela:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Hidden charges on bills.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Common scams in Venezuela
Started by EuroExplorer · 16 Mar 2026 · 1191 views
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16 Mar 2026 at 21:11
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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17 Mar 2026 at 03:46
Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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19 Mar 2026 at 00:33
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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20 Mar 2026 at 19:41
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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21 Mar 2026 at 13:11
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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22 Mar 2026 at 18:00
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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22 Mar 2026 at 23:00
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are actually lower than what's described here.
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24 Mar 2026 at 05:12
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:29
This matches my experience. Venezuela is great value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:47
Agreed on all points. Make sure to book hotels in advance.
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26 Mar 2026 at 22:30
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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27 Mar 2026 at 04:50
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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27 Mar 2026 at 07:04
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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27 Mar 2026 at 13:50
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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28 Mar 2026 at 02:01
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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