Transportation in Venezuela
Transportation in Venezuela
Transportation in Venezuela
The main form of transportation in Venezuela is by bus or taxi. Taxis throughout Venezuela are cheap and allow you to take as many sight seeing tours as you want. If you are seeking to enjoy Venezuela night life be sure to book a cab before hand, they are difficult to find at night. Busing is also a common form of transportation in Venezuela. Large and Medium sized buses and/or mini vans are and easy and accessible way of travel.
International Transportation in Venezuela
Venezuela is connected to the world primarily via air and sea. In the south east Amazon rainforest region there is limited cross-border transportation. In the West there is a mountainous border that covers 1,375 miles shared with Colombia. Oceangoing vessels can navigate the Orinoco River up to 400km inland which connects to the major industrial city of Ciudad Guayana to the Atlantic Ocean. Transportation via train is limited in Venezuela, there are no active rail connections to other countries.
Private Transfers
Due to the current economic situation in Venezuela it is common for foreign travelers to arrange long-distance private transfers, effectively taking taxis between cities. Travel agencies, or posadas, arrange the transportation for travelers. The advantages are extra safety and reliability as well as additional speed in getting from point A to B.
