Local information

Venezuelans are known for there enjoyment of festivals and their cheerfulness, for their beauty contests (Miss Venezuela), their soap operas and the beauty of their country. Venezuelans are proud of their country, this can be noticed in the street names, in the cities or in the images of "Libertador"...
It is a country that experienced wealth from oil, and like many Latin American countries is full of contrasts. The youth aspire to build a country that is more democratic and egalitarian.

Climate:
Venezuela is a tropical country with only 2 distinct seasons: winter and summer. However during these two seasons the weather is very moderate. The dry season (summer) is from mid-December to mid-April. It is the more agreeable season to visit Venezuela.

Distance:
Caracas - Maraicabo 706 km
Caracas - Barquisimeto 363 km
Caracas - Marcay 109 km
Caracas - Barinas 525 km
Caracas - Coro 453 km
For more information visit www.venezuela.com/geografia/ciudadefra.htm

Currency: Bolivar (April 2001)
US $ 1 = 710.10 Bolivares
1 euro = 341.40 Bolivares

Telephone: 58 (country code)
Caracas (2), Maraicabo (61), Barquisimeto (51), Maracay (43)