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Latin America

On the Road

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9. If You've Traveled in Africa,

Reply to naaman fletcher (Reply #7)

Wed Sep 12, 2012, 10:01 PM

Sep 2012

I think Venezuela would be a piece of cake. I found it to be very open and friendly. Got my pocket picked and lost a passport, but that was it. Even in the slums everyone was neat, composed, and just going about their business.

Warning: I was there in 2004 (during the recall attempt BTW). So take the time differences into account.

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Why so few tourists go to Venezuela? (Spanish) [View all] Bacchus4.0 Sep 2012 OP

Not to worry. Hugo will probably move towards COLGATE4 Sep 2012 #1

only Paraguay has received fewer visitors in Spanish/Portuguese America Bacchus4.0 Sep 2012 #5

there are too many other places to go that are economical Bacchus4.0 Sep 2012 #2

Where are a Sandwich and Water Supposed to Cost $25? On the Road Sep 2012 #3

2004 was before the dual exchange rate that was instituted a couple of years ago n/t Bacchus4.0 Sep 2012 #4

You're Right, I Hadn't Known About the Dual Exchange Rate On the Road Sep 2012 #8

I would like to visit venezuela Roverticus Sep 2012 #6

How unsafe is it for a tourist? naaman fletcher Sep 2012 #7

If You've Traveled in Africa, On the Road Sep 2012 #9

I will say naaman fletcher Sep 2012 #10

I Expected to Find Some Anti-American Sentiment On the Road Sep 2012 #12

thanks naaman fletcher Sep 2012 #13

You'd probably be OK outside of Caracas but COLGATE4 Sep 2012 #11