My 2024's Second Trip on my quest to go beyond #lakbay100... Sep. 07 to 13, 2024
"Stay humble, and work hard every day no matter what happens." - Ronald Acuna Jr.
Venezuela is the 144th country on my journey beyond #lakbay100 Countries and my 12th country to complete all 12 countries of South America.
2024 America Continent Trip last part ends...
Thank you VENEZUELA (my 144th country and the last of 12 South America countries)
#livealifeyouwillremember #solobackpacker #pinoytraveller #pinoy #solotravel #travel #america #takbo #southamerica #venezuela #caracas #merida
Venezuela is home to the world's highest waterfall, Angel Falls and the second-longest river in South America, the Orinoco. It also has the longest coastline on the Caribbean sea. Venezuela is the world's fifth-largest oil exporter and also has vast untapped reserves of natural gas. Ecologically, Venezuela is considered among the 20 Megadiverse countries; more than 40% of its national territory is covered by protected areas.
https://wikitravel.org/en/Venezuela
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT VENEZUELA
timezone - UTC -0400H capital - Caracas language - Spanish currency - Dollar (SRD)
1. Venezuela is home to the world’s tallest waterfall (979m).
2. Venezuela has some of the most dangerous roads in the world.
3. Venezuela has some of the largest oil reserves, yet the people are very poor.
4. There’s a place in Venezuela where there’s a storm most of the year.
5. Venezuelan culture, flag and history are linked to Gran Colombia.
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
ITINERARY FOR 7-DAY BUDGET DIY SOLO TRIP IN RAINY VENEZUELA
This trip is part of the 3 Weeks Budget Solo Trip back to the American Continent 2024.
Thanks to this updated blog for giving me the idea, Trave Tips for Venezuela Itinerary by Anna
0500H ETD Paramaribo PBM UTC -0300H; flight BW884
0535H ETA Port of Spain POS UTC -0400H; 2hr transit
0800H ETD Port of Spain POS; flight BW300
0955H ETA Caracas CCS UTC-0400H ₱28K / Airport immigration queuing took long
UCAMC bus (Domestic Terminal) to Parque Central metro (line 4) $5
Metro to La Bandera Terminal (line 3) free ride / Lunch $10
1700H ETD Caracas; night bus $35 / No charger, no wifi, 17 hours on road
2345H Police Checkpoint; scariest, lost $130 cash during inspection
Scariest Experience - Venezuela Police checkpoint during 17-hour overnight bus trip due to language barrier, lost around $130 for robbery/bribery plus whole body frisking.
TOTAL: $180 / ₱10,800
1000H Merida; taxi to hotel / Hotel Luna Azul 1N $25; lunch $5
1330H Merida Cable car, world’s highest/longest cable car
12.5km journey, $20 (9AM TO 2PM) / Pico Espejo (4,765masl), highest cable car
Pico Bolivar (4,978masl), Venezuela Highest peak
1630H walk-around to Centro (Heladeria Coromoto, Basilica) dinner ,$5
TOTAL: $55 / ₱3,300
0700H random morning walk; lunch $5
Due to the traumatic checkpoint experience, tired to do anything; morning random walks; snacks $5
1400H Checkout hotel; walk to Bus station
1700H ETD Merida; night bus $30
TOTAL: $40 / ₱2,400
1000H ETA Caracas; metro to hostel (Capitolio stn)
Hotel Grand Galaxie 1N ($22/₱1.3k) PAID
Lunch (legua de salsa) $6; souvenirs $10 / Walk to Teleferico (13km); snacks $1
National Pantheon, Plaza Bolivar, Cathedral, Bolívar Birthplace House, National Art Gallery
Caracas Teleferico (closed), Parquel Zamora, Cuartel de la Montaña 4F / Comino China Dinner $5
E-TRAVEL PHILIPPINES arrival registration
TOTAL: $22 / ₱1,320
0600H 5km Caracas run (Parque Zamora); breakfast $3
0900H Hotel check-out; walk to airport bus
1000H ETD Caracas; airport bus $5; chocolates $70
1355H ETD Caracas CCS UTC -0400H; flight TK183 ₱67K
TOTAL: $78 / ₱4,680
Day 20: September 12 Thursday FLY HOME 1
0845H ETA Istanbul IST UTC +0300; 7.5hrs transit
1625H ETA Istanbul IST; flight TK058
TOTAL: $0
Day 21: September 13 Friday FLY HOME 2
0605H ETA Bangkok BKK UTC +700H; 5hr transit
1115H ETD Bangkok BKK; flight 5J930
1555H ETA Manila UTC +0800H; Grab Car 1,300
TOTAL: ₱1,300
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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| 7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Rainy Venezuela |
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