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I am interested in visiting Caracas.
However the money exchange thing bothers me. It also leaves me with questions. To get the best exchange rate do you need to wire money from the USA to a Venezuelan bank account? I obviously don't have one or know anybody in Venezuela.
Lets say I get off the plane with $1 K in cash. Are there cambios all over the city or do I need to visit a bank? How time consuming is it? Will my American ATM card work in the machines, What about my credit card?
From what I've read if you get the money exchange together Venezuela can be a super cheap tourist destination. According to different back packer blogs (I am not one of them) the frugal traveler is living it up on the caribbean coast for a pittance since tourism is so low.
Will I have trouble buying food? Do hotels accept reservations made online? Internet access?
I'd just like a basic summary of what to expect.
I have a budget of $1,400 per month for lodging and $125 a day for food drink and pfp.
I have read this thread. Great commentary. Thanks. I'd just like someone to break it down in a few sentences and give me a general view of the situation.
Thanks.
To get the best exchange rate do you need to wire money from the USA to a Venezuelan bank account? I obviously don't have one or know anybody in Venezuela.
No, terrible idea. By doing so, you will have your dollars exchanged by the official rate, which is 1/3 of what you currently get in the black market, which deals with either physical bills, or using e-cash services like Paypal, Neteller, Skrill, etc.
Are there cambios all over the city or do I need to visit a bank? How time consuming is it? Will my American ATM card work in the machines, What about my credit card?Nope. Again, going to a bank or a legal "casa de cambio" will net you the official exchange rate. Nobody does that. Some goes to your cards, they will work, but it isn't what would you want to do.
Will I have trouble buying food? Do hotels accept reservations made online? Internet access?If you have enough cash, you won't have problems. About the hotel booking, consider that due some very recently passed laws, hotels MUST charge tourists in dollars (usually via credit card), so the lodging is the one aspect where the official exchange rate is unavoidable. Perhaps you could make some other arrangements by speaking directly to the management, but I can't say for sure. And of course we do have internet access, Venezuela is doing bad, but not THAT bad, heh.
I'd just like a basic summary of what to expect.Tons of people are buying dollars, the exchange black market is a real good bussiness for a Venezuelan with enough capital, because the american currency is almost always in the rise.
The moment you step out the plane, odds are you will be approached by some rather suspicious individuals offering to exchange your $$ Avoid them like the plague, at best you will obtain a much lower rate than the real street price, and at worst you will get scammed. If you want to have some cash at hand to pay for some food at the airport or for the taxi fare, you can try asking (in a discrete manner) in any of the duty free shops. Again, you will get a lower exchange rate, but the odds of getting scammed are less, since those stores won't want any trouble. Bear in mind that the black market exchange is illegal and thus if you do get scammed, you are on your own. You can also ask at your hotel, it's 99% sure that the hotel personnel can help you to contact a good exchanger, if they don't buy dollars themselves. Any good hotel has their own interal service of taxi cabs, and the drivers are a good source of info, they usually do know somebody who offers good exchange rates. If you can find a local contact beforehand that can help you would be ideal (earlier in this year I did help a group of people from this forum who came to a fishing trip to Los Roques, and fortunately almost everything went smoothly), but with minimal care and common sense you can exchange dollars without problems.
https://twitter.com/dolartoday is what you need to follow to know the up-to-date price for the dollar. Is a bit sad to say it, but that little twitter account is what steers a big part of the Venezuelan economy. Bear in mind that the price they quote does not exactly reflect the street price, expect as low as 100 Bolivares less if you exchange using physical dollar bills. They do quote an exchange rate for Euros, and some people do buy that currency, but it's easier to deal with Dollars.
I have a budget of $1,400 per month for lodging and $125 a day for food drink and pfp.That's more than enough, believe me.
No, terrible idea. By doing so, you will have your dollars exchanged by the official rate, which is 1/3 of what you currently get in the black market, which deals with either physical bills, or using e-cash services like Paypal, Neteller, Skrill, etc.
Nope. Again, going to a bank or a legal "casa de cambio" will net you the official exchange rate. Nobody does that. Some goes to your cards, they will work, but it isn't what would you want to do.
If you have enough cash, you won't have problems. About the hotel booking, consider that due some very recently passed laws, hotels MUST charge tourists in dollars (usually via credit card), so the lodging is the one aspect where the official exchange rate is unavoidable. Perhaps you could make some other arrangements by speaking directly to the management, but I can't say for sure. And of course we do have internet access, Venezuela is doing bad, but not THAT bad, heh.
Tons of people are buying dollars, the exchange black market is a real good bussiness for a Venezuelan with enough capital, because the american currency is almost always in the rise.
The moment you step out the plane, odds are you will be approached by some rather suspicious individuals offering to exchange your $$ Avoid them like the plague, at best you will obtain a much lower rate than the real street price, and at worst you will get scammed. If you want to have some cash at hand to pay for some food at the airport or for the taxi fare, you can try asking (in a discrete manner) in any of the duty free shops. Again, you will get a lower exchange rate, but the odds of getting scammed are less, since those stores won't want any trouble. Bear in mind that the black market exchange is illegal and thus if you do get scammed, you are on your own. You can also ask at your hotel, it's 99% sure that the hotel personnel can help you to contact a good exchanger, if they don't buy dollars themselves. Any good hotel has their own interal service of taxi cabs, and the drivers are a good source of info, they usually do know somebody who offers good exchange rates. If you can find a local contact beforehand that can help you would be ideal (earlier in this year I did help a group of people from this forum who came to a fishing trip to Los Roques, and fortunately almost everything went smoothly), but with minimal care and common sense you can exchange dollars without problems.
https://twitter.com/dolartoday is what you need to follow to know the up-to-date price for the dollar. Is a bit sad to say it, but that little twitter account is what steers a big part of the Venezuelan economy. Bear in mind that the price they quote does not exactly reflect the street price, expect as low as 100 Bolivares less if you exchange using physical dollar bills. They do quote an exchange rate for Euros, and some people do buy that currency, but it's easier to deal with Dollars.
That's more than enough, believe me.Good Post on Money Matters. Thank You.
Do bills have to be in perfect condition or do locals accepts dollars that may have *slight imperfections? It is like pulling teeth these days trying to withdraw "clean" bills from my bank.
It seems like the wise thing to do would be to bring all your vacation money in cash. That is also a very insecure thing to have to do. If I decide to go 50/50 (bring cash / use ATM) is it going to increase my trip cost by 50 % ? There seems to be a huge disparity between the rates. Is Visa is widely accepted?
As far as PFP and general entertainment is concerned:
Are there obvious red light districts in Caracas with short term hotels? Local brothels perhaps? Can you give me an idea about pricing and services offered / not offered? I am rather street savy with a good many years of monger travel under my belt. Spanish is not an issue for me.
Is there a nightlife scene or do people stay indoors like Central America?
What part of the city would be the most strategic location for entertainment needs?
You mentioned that the fishing trip went well for the most part. If you don't mind me asking what went wrong?
Thanks so much for your help.
Do bills have to be in perfect condition or do locals accepts dollars that may have *slight imperfections? I can't say for sure, but I doubt any exchanger will be that picky.
It seems like the wise thing to do would be to bring all your vacation money in cash. That is also a very insecure thing to have to do. If I decide to go 50/50 (bring cash / use ATM) is it going to increase my trip cost by 50 % ? There seems to be a huge disparity between the rates. Is Visa is widely accepted? Yes, it would be ideal to do it all in cash, but also yes, that would be very unsafe too. Unfortunately prices will skyrocket quickly if you pay using the official exchange rates, no way around that. One thing I would recommend if possible is to setup things with an exchanger before traveling here, many people in that business can accept Paypal and similar services, and in fact many preffer receiving the cash that way. Again, I can't say for sure, but from what I understand many hotels do offer that service "under the table" to the tourists, of course offering a bit lower exchange rates than normal. I'd say, ask discretely to the hotel management while booking a room.
The group of tourists I mentioned before, that for the most part was my function. They had american currency with them and I did exchange some sums in physical bills (at the hotel, I just asked the bellboy and he was all like "But of course!) But for the day-to-day expenses they would send me some dollars via Paypal, I would send those to the exchanger I work with, receive the amount of Bolivares to my bank account, and I paid for their stuff using my debit card.
And yes, Visa is accepted in most stores.
Are there obvious red light districts in Caracas with short term hotels? Local brothels perhaps? Can you give me an idea about pricing and services offered / not offered? I am rather street savy with a good many years of monger travel under my belt. Spanish is not an issue for me.
Is there a nightlife scene or do people stay indoors like Central America?
What part of the city would be the most strategic location for entertainment needs?
The El Rosal sector in Caracas is where most of the good Motels and short term Hotels are located. There are others, but El Rosal is the safest and the one with the nicer places.
Caracas has plenty of night time activities for mongering purposes, but it is obviously all indoors stuff. I don't recommend to be caught by the sunset walking the streets of Caracas, and hell, even in the middle of the day you have to be watchful. Caracas is not a safe place, simple as that. I would highly recommend making a contact with one of the cab drivers at the hotel, grab his mobile number and let him take you around.
To get a good idea of the girls you may find in Caracas, take a look at these two websites: www.sexycaracas.com and www.tus-fantasias.com. There are also tons of agencies and independent girls announcing their services in Twitter. As for prices, an hour with a good looking girl will cost you (using the current exchange prices) between 10-15 dollars. If you want a REAL looker, a 9/10 model type, 25-35 for an hour, perhaps a bit more depending of where you get her. A piece of advice: don't ever offer to pay in dollars to the girls, they will ask for more than the rates they charge in Bolivares.
You mentioned that the fishing trip went well for the most part. If you don't mind me asking what went wrong?Well, two things. First off, the travel agency messed up the payment for some of the plane tickets to LOS Roques, so I had to spend two days fighting over the phone with a very uncooperative lady, while the rest were having fun. That part sucked for me, but was eventually resolved.
Secondly, I understand that they had some some issues with a credit card charge they didn't make, and were filling for fraud. Fortunately I had nothing to do with that, as I made a point to avoid having any contact with that sort of info. Which actually is a fair warning I should make: Try to not use your credit cards unless it is strictly necessary. I am not even talking about the matter of the exchange rates, but that an international credit card is simply too much temptation for some people. The risk of your card getting in the hands of a store clerk with low morals is always there, even if the place looks good and trustworthy.
I can't say for sure, but I doubt any exchanger will be that picky.
Yes, it would be ideal to do it all in cash, but also yes, that would be very unsafe too. Unfortunately prices will skyrocket quickly if you pay using the official exchange rates, no way around that. One thing I would recommend if possible is to setup things with an exchanger before traveling here, many people in that business can accept Paypal and similar services, and in fact many preffer receiving the cash that way. Again, I can't say for sure, but from what I understand many hotels do offer that service "under the table" to the tourists, of course offering a bit lower exchange rates than normal. I'd say, ask discretely to the hotel management while booking a room.
The group of tourists I mentioned before, that for the most part was my function. They had american currency with them and I did exchange some sums in physical bills (at the hotel, I just asked the bellboy and he was all like "But of course!) But for the day-to-day expenses they would send me some dollars via Paypal, I would send those to the exchanger I work with, receive the amount of Bolivares to my bank account, and I paid for their stuff using my debit card.
And yes, Visa is accepted in most stores.
The El Rosal sector in Caracas is where most of the good Motels and short term Hotels are located. There are others, but El Rosal is the safest and the one with the nicer places.
Caracas has plenty of night time activities for mongering purposes, but it is obviously all indoors stuff. I don't recommend to be caught by the sunset walking the streets of Caracas, and hell, even in the middle of the day you have to be watchful. Caracas is not a safe place, simple as that. I would highly recommend making a contact with one of the cab drivers at the hotel, grab his mobile number and let him take you around.
To get a good idea of the girls you may find in Caracas, take a look at these two websites: www.sexycaracas.com and www.tus-fantasias.com. There are also tons of agencies and independent girls announcing their services in Twitter. As for prices, an hour with a good looking girl will cost you (using the current exchange prices) between 10-15 dollars. If you want a REAL looker, a 9/10 model type, 25-35 for an hour, perhaps a bit more depending of where you get her. A piece of advice: don't ever offer to pay in dollars to the girls, they will ask for more than the rates they charge in Bolivares.
Well, two things. First off, the travel agency messed up the payment for some of the plane tickets to LOS Roques, so I had to spend two days fighting over the phone with a very uncooperative lady, while the rest were having fun. That part sucked for me, but was eventually resolved.
Secondly, I understand that they had some some issues with a credit card charge they didn't make, and were filling for fraud. Fortunately I had nothing to do with that, as I made a point to avoid having any contact with that sort of info. Which actually is a fair warning I should make: Try to not use your credit cards unless it is strictly necessary. I am not even talking about the matter of the exchange rates, but that an international credit card is simply too much temptation for some people. The risk of your card getting in the hands of a store clerk with low morals is always there, even if the place looks good and trustworthy.Valuable Information.
I think many forum members will find it extremely helpful.
Thank You for your effort.
Venezuela's currency must be in complete free fall now, because according to DolarToday $1 is equal to BsF 2. 474,23. Girls are giving quotes on the websites for BsF15.000/ hour which is six US Dollars! That can't be right.
Venezuela's currency must be in complete free fall now, because according to DolarToday $1 is equal to BsF 2. 474,23. Girls are giving quotes on the websites for BsF15.000/ hour which is six US Dollars! That can't be right.Right now it's up to $1 = BS. 2971,62. And yes, the currency is in a complete free fall, I know it seems unreal but unfortunately for us it is very real.
Mlatimudan
12-01-16, 14:35
1 $= 4538 BsF.
How is this country not in a state of civil war?
I was in Isla Margarita and PTO La Cruz for 10 days in November. In my short experience who ever I talked to told me that this is how life is in Venezuela so we have learned to live with the situation.
I saw the fastest deterioration of any currency in the world in last 15 days the bolivar went from 1900 to 4600 almost today. I know it is insane and I am deeply concerned for the country stability, but I met many people and chat with them even now and they all tell me this is life. How so Sad.
1 $= 4538 BsF.
How is this country not in a state of civil war?
HumanPerson2
01-11-17, 16:26
With the latest slide in Bolivar value how is the mongering scene holding up? I'm heading to Caracas shortly on business for the first time and want to make sure I get to experience plenty of what the ladies have to offer! Online arrangements still the way to go or should I find a cab driver and visit casas?
I have RTFF, just want to know if anything has changed in the last 30-60 days.
ChronoShift
01-17-17, 18:54
Wow, Venezuela is complicated!
Just got to Caracas, would anyone be able to put me in touch with some good Exchangers? And other good info would also be appreciated.
Thanks dudes.
Wow, Venezuela is complicated!
Just got to Caracas, would anyone be able to put me in touch with some good Exchangers? And other good info would also be appreciated.
Thanks dudes.Please report back on how things are looking out there. I'd love to know if it's worth it.
How was your trip, any insight? I'll be there next month.
Wow, Venezuela is complicated!
Just got to Caracas, would anyone be able to put me in touch with some good Exchangers? And other good info would also be appreciated.
Thanks dudes.
Mlatimudan
02-09-17, 13:10
So, after many months (dare I say years) of careful planning, accumulating vacation time, losing said time to idiot management decisions. It's finally done!
Tickets are bought, I'm landing in Caracas in mid April. The plan is to stay in the hotel Catimar for my first night and then go down to Caracas the next day.
Once at the hotel, I imagine I'll have no trouble in exchanging money at black market rates, but getting to the hotel is my biggest concern. It's a 46 min walk which I'm normally fine with, but in this country I fear I would stand out and be an easy target.
My question is this. Where and how do I exchange money to pay for a cab to get me safely from the airport to the Catimar hotel?
Do you guys have any idea how much that cab ride would even cost? Would it be okay if I simply gave the driver $5 and took care of exchanging money once at the hotel?
My question is this. Where and how do I exchange money to pay for a cab to get me safely from the airport to the Catimar hotel?I always give this advice: go to one of the duty free shops in the airport, approach a clerk, and discretely ask him / her about exchanging your dollars. 8 out of 10 will be more than happy to oblige. The exchage rate they will offer will be crap (so, don't exchange more than necessary to get to the hotel), but at least it's relatively safe to do it that way. You may be approached by some suspicious individuals while you are moving through airport, offering better exchange rates. Avoid those guys like the plague. Also, please don't ever lose sight of your luggage.
And I don't recommend offering the taxi driver to pay using american currency, since the guy will ask for way more than what you would pay for the fare in Bolivares.
Mlatimudan
02-09-17, 21:17
HM. Sounds like sound advice but will I have access to duty free shops once I land? I thought they were all at the "departure side" of the airport, I. E. Only people leaving can use them?
Thanks for the cab tip.
I always give this advice: go to one of the duty free shops in the airport, approach a clerk, and discretely ask him / her about exchanging your dollars. 8 out of 10 will be more than happy to oblige. The exchage rate they will offer will be crap (so, don't exchange more than necessary to get to the hotel), but at least it's relatively safe to do it that way. You may be approached by some suspicious individuals while you are moving through airport, offering better exchange rates. Avoid those guys like the plague. Also, please don't ever lose sight of your luggage.
And I don't recommend offering the taxi driver to pay using american currency, since the guy will ask for way more than what you would pay for the fare in Bolivares.
HM. Sounds like sound advice but will I have access to duty free shops once I land? I thought they were all at the "departure side" of the airport, I. E. Only people leaving can use them?
Thanks for the cab tip.Absolutely, my mistake. I meant to say one of the shops inside the airport. But again, please do remeber to be discrete while doing so. Exchanging dollars like that technically is an illegal act after all.
Enrique Nieto
03-10-17, 01:53
So, after many months (dare I say years) of careful planning, accumulating vacation time, losing said time to idiot management decisions. It's finally done!
Tickets are bought, I'm landing in Caracas in mid April. The plan is to stay in the hotel Catimar for my first night and then go down to Caracas the next day.
Once at the hotel, I imagine I'll have no trouble in exchanging money at black market rates, but getting to the hotel is my biggest concern. It's a 46 min walk which I'm normally fine with, but in this country I fear I would stand out and be an easy target.
My question is this. Where and how do I exchange money to pay for a cab to get me safely from the airport to the Catimar hotel?
Do you guys have any idea how much that cab ride would even cost? Would it be okay if I simply gave the driver $5 and took care of exchanging money once at the hotel?A female Thai friend just went to Venezuela and with no Spanish and she did fine, I text her how was it and she told me I will be okay and that I will be okay if I decide to go. I think any one of us who travel to Latin America will do okay with Venezuela.
TombStoneMan
03-10-17, 16:20
A female Thai friend just went to Venezuela and with no Spanish and she did fine, I text her how was it and she told me I will be okay and that I will be okay if I decide to go. I think any one of us who travel to Latin America will do okay with Venezuela.You should just go to Colombia cause you will like it much better. Caracas is very unsafe and no one is out at night except thieves. You have been warned. I went and I was very happy to get home without being robbed. It was a wasted vacation. Talk about bad management going to Venezuela is terrible management. I stayed at Paseo Las Mercedes hotel and there is a mall next to it. Will never go back.
You should just go to Colombia cause you will like it much better. Caracas is very unsafe and no one is out at night except thieves. You have been warned. I went and I was very happy to get home without being robbed. It was a wasted vacation. Talk about bad management going to Venezuela is terrible management. I stayed at Paseo Las Mercedes hotel and there is a mall next to it. Will never go back.Got to disagree a bit there. Yes, Caracas in many ways is not a great city for a vacation, but Caracas is not the entirety of Venezuela. There are plenty of better places for a tourist to visit. And even Caracas does have a decent night life, if all you did was to spend your time within the hotel and the shopping mall next to it, then you brought that mismanagement to yourself.
Got to disagree a bit there. Yes, Caracas in many ways is not a great city for a vacation, but Caracas is not the entirety of Venezuela. There are plenty of better places for a tourist to visit. And even Caracas does have a decent night life, if all you did was to spend your time within the hotel and the shopping mall next to it, then you brought that mismanagement to yourself.I agree. Venezuela (Caracas more specifically) Is not your typical Vacation spot with all inclusive resorts and umbrella drinks but, if you are up for a bit of a challenge and something a little off the beat and path you will have a great adventure.
So, after many months (dare I say years) of careful planning, accumulating vacation time, losing said time to idiot management decisions. It's finally done!
Tickets are bought, I'm landing in Caracas in mid April. The plan is to stay in the hotel Catimar for my first night and then go down to Caracas the next day.
Once at the hotel, I imagine I'll have no trouble in exchanging money at black market rates, but getting to the hotel is my biggest concern. It's a 46 min walk which I'm normally fine with, but in this country I fear I would stand out and be an easy target.
My question is this. Where and how do I exchange money to pay for a cab to get me safely from the airport to the Catimar hotel?
Do you guys have any idea how much that cab ride would even cost? Would it be okay if I simply gave the driver $5 and took care of exchanging money once at the hotel?Hi! I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of April. Let's keep in touch if you are still around.
Hi! I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of April. Let's keep in touch if you are still around.Looking forward to your trip report. I'm hoping to get to Caracas in July and looking forward hearing and seeing what things are really like down there. Safe travels.
Mlatimudan
04-03-17, 08:36
Hi! I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of April. Let's keep in touch if you are still around.What a shame we're going to miss each other, I'm flying back on the 21st.
What a shame we're going to miss each other, I'm flying back on the 21st.Enjoy Venezuela and stay safe! Please give your report on this forum. Thank.
Although I don't change money in airport because I don't need to but there are many people asking about changing money. You can just about ask any one at the airport and they will point you to a person at airport changing money. Caracas airport has a food court up stairs go to that area and you will most certainly be asked to change money.
John.
TombStoneMan
04-10-17, 14:18
Hi! I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of April. Let's keep in touch if you are still around.Prepare to be robbed at the National G checkpoint going into Caracas. All is fine until you walk out of the int airport and then prepare for the sh at t storm. My passport was in my front pocket and as I walked out of the airport a local guy took it out of my pocket and I grabbed it back and pushed him. This is no place to go if you want a vacation. You can find Venz chicas in Colombia or Panama City (Habanos) and you don't need to risk your life. Don't go it's not worth it.
Mlatimudan
04-13-17, 19:28
Have I miscalculated? I didn't take into account that Venezuelans will celebrate Easter with a few days off, including banks not being open. I fear there may not be a lot of people with enough cash to exchange dollars at black market rates. Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck.
Have I miscalculated? I didn't take into account that Venezuelans will celebrate Easter with a few days off, including banks not being open. I fear there may not be a lot of people with enough cash to exchange dollars at black market rates. Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck.Effectively, it's bad timing, many clubs and studios are closed during the Santa Semana.
Good luck mate!
Mlatimudan
04-14-17, 08:13
Effectively, it's bad timing, many clubs and studios are closed during the Santa Semana.
Good luck mate!Oh well. I couldn't get days off in any other period so I'll just have to make do.
Prepare to be robbed at the National G checkpoint going into Caracas. Don't go it's not worth it.It all depends on your luck and how you appear to criminals.
I have been to Caracas and other Venezuelan cities several times in last 2 years.
Oh well. I couldn't get days off in any other period so I'll just have to make do.Do you know anybody there in CCS and how is your Spanish?
Have I miscalculated? I didn't take into account that Venezuelans will celebrate Easter with a few days off, including banks not being open. I fear there may not be a lot of people with enough cash to exchange dollars at black market rates. Keep your fingers crossed and wish me luck.In case you are short of bolivars, go to El Canagua club, in CC Bello Campo, also on the basement of the parking. Small club, little dirty but really warm atmosphere with about 20 girls. The boss, Armando, is a friendly guy, he can change your dollars to bolivars at decent black market rate if you do not have bolivars.
ColombiaGirls
04-15-17, 20:33
I'm considering to go in June to Venezuela for 2 weeks for vacation and planning my trip yet. I see this as an adventure. But nonetheless I'm a bit concerned about the safety. Is it really dangerous there at the moment? If so, are there any safe districts / areas? And does the ATMs work for foreigners?
And regarding the girls. Are the Venezuelan girls nice and cheap?
I have seen there is an escort agency www.escortsinvenezuela.com in Venezuela. Does anyone has an experience with this agency? If so, would you recommend it to me?
I'm considering to go in June to Venezuela for 2 weeks for vacation and planning my trip yet. I see this as an adventure. But nonetheless I'm a bit concerned about the safety. Is it really dangerous there at the moment? If so, are there any safe districts / areas? And does the ATMs work for foreigners?
And regarding the girls. Are the Venezuelan girls nice and cheap?
I have seen there is an escort agency www.escortsinvenezuela.com in Venezuela. Does anyone has an experience with this agency? If so, would you recommend it to me?Hi ColombiaGirls, all answers to your questions are here, take time to read.
Mlatimudan
04-16-17, 13:41
Hey guys,
I'm alive haha I found a lovely couple who took me in for my first night in Catia La Mar which is really close to the airport. They helped me change some dollars. I got only 3000 bsf per dollar on account of cash being in short supply and because, apparently, it's tax season so everyone needs bolivares so the rate is lower if you don't have a local bank account.
I'm staying at El Cid in Altamira which is just okay, nothing fancy, but they recommended this general area since it's not too close to the protests that are going on but still very well connected by metro. 10 tickets cost 36 bsf.
I had arranged one girl for a 2 hour session but she postponed for tomorrow so I'm waiting for Easter to end.
Also, I'm having problems with my sim card. I can receive messages but I can't send them, nor can I call or be called. I need a local sim card for sure.
Hey guys,
I'm alive haha I found a lovely couple who took me in for my first night in Catia La Mar which is really close to the airport. They helped me change some dollars. I got only 3000 bsf per dollar on account of cash being in short supply and because, apparently, it's tax season so everyone needs bolivares so the rate is lower if you don't have a local bank account.
I'm staying at El Cid in Altamira which is just okay, nothing fancy, but they recommended this general area since it's not too close to the protests that are going on but still very well connected by metro. 10 tickets cost 36 bsf.
I had arranged one girl for a 2 hour session but she postponed for tomorrow so I'm waiting for Easter to end.
Also, I'm having problems with my sim card. I can receive messages but I can't send them, nor can I call or be called. I need a local sim card for sure.Big national protest this Wednesday 19th, Maduro orders the army into streets. Take care, becareful.
Mlatimudan
04-18-17, 22:00
I heard about it. My friends here are very worried. They've been buying food all day long. Usually the protests start from 7 locations, but for this one they're saying 40!
I'm leaving for Maracay at 7 AM by car. A friend of a friend is driving me cause all the busses are sold out due to the protests.
It's rough. I expected it to be, but it's rough.
LifeIsABeach
04-21-17, 23:43
Hey guys, I'm alive haha Did you get caught up in the protests or too scared to go out?
Mlatimudan
04-23-17, 18:02
Hey guys,
I'm back home. The news of my death have been greatly exaggerated haha.
So, all in all I had a good time in Venezuela. It could have been better if I had gone in a different time period and had a Venezuelan bank account, but it could have also been worse since a German guest in the same hotel I stayed in got robbed in broad daylight with the thief taking his phone and his wallet, leaving him penniless and without any contacts.
My first night I spent in Catia La Mar in a flat I rented from the most wonderful couple imaginable. They came to pick me up at the airport, took me back to the flat they rent out, tomorrow took me to a seaside fish restaurant and gave me tons of first hand info about the life of ordinary Venezuelans.
In Caracas I stayed in the hotel El Cid in Altamira, even though I planned on staying in the Cumberland. The reason I switched was that the protests were due to take place extremely close to it so I chose security over comfort. The El Cid is a very basic hotel. The staff is few but very friendly, there's no breakfast possible, the location is really good since it's very close to a German embassy (which proved useful for my hotel mate), very close to Plaza Francia and the metro there, Sambil is also close like maybe a 10 min walk.
After Caracas I went to Choroni, even though I planned to go to Isla Margarita, but since I couldn't arrange transportation back on Friday when my flight back home was scheduled, I chose to go this small village / city close to Maracay. The way to it is through a curvy mountainous road which is at times treacherous but locals know about all of the pitfalls. I planned on getting the bus from Caracas to Maracay but in the end I went to the ticket office too late so ended up getting a taxi. 30 $.
Since we're all here about girls, here's my experience. Since I arrived just 2 days before Easter it was very difficult to arrange anything. I did manage to fuck 4 chicas in total.
Chica No1 was on Easter Monday. Fantastic mulata body, 19 years old, ass to die for. She thought me wonderful. Paid for one hour, she ended up staying for 3 and a half. Fantastic service. Price: 40 000 BsF. Anal, oral without.
Chica No2 and 3 were a pair I booked for the first trio of my life. One white, other mulata. Best friends. One 19, the other 22. The younger one is the long lost twin sister of Abigail Spencer from Suits. She has a 3 year old daughter. Wonderful experience, though everything covered. No anal. Paid 50 000 BsF for 1 hour. Girls stayed for 1 hour, but started counting from the time they were naked, we talked first for a good 10-15 minutes.
Chica No4 came to Choroni and spent about 18 hours with me. Full service. The biggest tits I touched in my life, at least a kilo and a half in each! The girl did have a big stomach. Not pregnant though. She just gained some weight, but otherwise her body was really good. Paid 45 $ in hard currency for her services.
The only mishap I had was being swindled out of 20 $ at the airport by the police who took my passport as if to check it and then refused to give it back. After 10 minutes of patiently waiting, I simply said "Cuanto?" and the matter was resolved. There was also a misunderstanding with a girl I arranged to meet in American Dallas. Even though we arranged at 4, she came at 3. Since I didn't have internet that day on my phone (got a local Movistar sim card the next day) and I couldn't call with my own and there's no WiFi in American Dallas. We simply missed each other. She wasn't too mad, I was haha I ended up paying 17 000 BsF for the use of a room during 6 hours. No refunds, no other chicas available at the time.
I was very wary of thieves so I took maybe 20 pictures in the 4 days I was in Caracas. At night I stayed in my hotel. I simply didn't want to risk it.
All in all I'm happy I went and I would go again but I'd skip Caracas altogether.
My best piece of advice is to research if and how it's possible to get a local bank account. The exchange rate will be so much better and you don't need to play Escobar with wads of money that are worth 3 $ each. Of course, it pays to be careful and spread your money around. I had some in my hotel room (under the mattress and underneath the soles of my shoes) some in my wallet, some in my belt (this I highly recommend buying or making). Thieves will be all around you!
The protests began the same day I left for Choroni so I missed everything. So not sad haha.
For your updated report.
10 usd = 47,000 BS.
So if girls are charging 40,000 BS. Its 10 usd and things look good.
Caracas is not for faint hearted. Danger is everywhere especially if you are a Gringo.
Hey guys,
Chica No1 was on Easter Monday. Fantastic mulata body, 19 years old, ass to die for. She thought me wonderful. Paid for one hour, she ended up staying for 3 and a half. Fantastic service. Price: 40 000 BsF. Anal, oral without.
Chica No2 and 3 were a pair I booked for the first trio of my life. One white, other mulata. Best friends. One 19, the other 22. The younger one is the long lost twin sister of Abigail Spencer from Suits. She has a 3 year old daughter. Wonderful experience, though everything covered. No anal. Paid 50 000 BsF for 1 hour. Girls stayed for 1 hour, but started counting from the time they were naked, we talked first for a good 10-15 minutes.
Hi Mate, glad to hear from you and that you enjoy Venezuela! Thank for your report.
How did you meet those chicas in Caracas? With escort agency or they are independant?
I will be in Caracas tomorrow.
Mlatimudan
04-24-17, 21:00
Hi Mate, glad to hear from you and that you enjoy Venezuela! Thank for your report.
How did you meet those chicas in Caracas? With escort agency or they are independant?
I will be in Caracas tomorrow.Thanks Haitek.
The next time I visit, it really needs to be for a longer period, and in a more fortunate time of year.
The single ones were independent, the duo was with an agency.
P.S. While you're there, if you have the time and the ganas, would you mind checking if it's possible to open a bank account as a foreigner in Banesco? Somebody on the return flight told me that this is the only bank that would do it and that they require your passport (obviously) and a recommendation from a friend.
I too need local bank account with credit card. I 'm going to try to open it and I will let you known how to do it.
At the moment I get the new bills of 20.000 bolivars when changing my dollars, so it OK to carry cash.
I arrived in Caracas on Tuesday. No problem at the airport immigration with my european passeport, the officer stamp my passeport without question. But more than one hour waiting at customs because they scan every luggages and then they wanted to open my bags. They wanted to check for import of goods products for black market, that all.
To summarize the situation Caracas at the moment. I can find everything in private shops and shopping malls. I even saw an Apple Store in the Millenium mall. I can easily avoid the demonstrations that take place on some main roads leading to the city center. Clubs and brothels are open normally, as well as restaurants, fast food, supermarkets, there is no food shortage (off course the goods in the big shooping mall are expansive for the majority of the locals). There is no electricity shortage but water is cut a few hours by day. Internet and mobile telephone are working. We are still far from the civil war.
To summarize the situation Caracas at the moment. I can find everything in private shops and shopping malls. I even saw an Apple Store in the Millenium mall. I can easily avoid the demonstrations that take place on some main roads leading to the city center. Clubs and brothels are open normally, as well as restaurants, fast food, supermarkets, there is no food shortage (off course the goods in the big shooping mall are expansive for the majority of the locals). There is no electricity shortage but water is cut a few hours by day. Internet and mobile telephone are working. We are still far from the civil war.Absolutely. The recent deaths during the protests made international news and for an outsider it probably appears like something big is about to happen, but from the perspective of a Venezuelan this is all a relatively minor escalation of how things have been in the past years, and we actually have seen worse. And the odds of a civil war are pretty low, simply because the private ownership of guns in this country is minimal.
Mlatimudan
05-06-17, 16:10
BTW. Haitek, if you're still in Caracas, could you please try and fuck this woman? I wanted to arrange a meeting and she just blew me off! Slap her ass and say "this is for mlatimudan" .
http://www.sexycaracas.com/sexyccs/p_index.php?ids=1&id=4588
BTW. Haitek, if you're still in Caracas, could you please try and fuck this woman? I wanted to arrange a meeting and she just blew me off! Slap her ass and say "this is for mlatimudan" .
http://www.sexycaracas.com/sexyccs/p_index.php?ids=1&id=4588Hi mate, you are asking me too much, she is 44 years old jajajaja.
I'm in Puerto la Cruz right now, I enjoy a lot my holidays Venezuela. Wait for my update in two weeks when I come back in Europe.
Hi mate, you are asking me too much, she is 44 years old jajajaja.
I'm in Puerto la Cruz right now, I enjoy a lot my holidays Venezuela. Wait for my update in two weeks when I come back in Europe.Awesome Haitek.
Please keep up the good work and continue being safe!
Mlatimudan
05-08-17, 21:14
Haha: the Take one for the team hahahaha.
Just kidding. Enjoy your stay. Be safe.
I see that on dolartoday 1 $ is more than 5000 BsF. A bank account is really needed. The amount of cash to carry around is getting ridiculous.
Haha: the Take one for the team hahahaha.
Just kidding. Enjoy your stay. Be safe.
I see that on dolartoday 1 $ is more than 5000 BsF. A bank account is really needed. The amount of cash to carry around is getting ridiculous.I did check with the banks in Puerto la Cruz. I understand that only citizens of some countries which are member of south american alliances including Venezuela can open a local bank account. For exemple, citizens of Brazil or Cuba can, but citizens of North America or Europe can not.
Exact, 1 dollar is right now about 5000 bolivars on Dolartoday. On black market, I can get 4400/4500 bolivars, but I agree to 4200 bolivars if I get bills notes of 10000 bolivars or 20000 bolivars. With those big bills it OK to go out with the bills in your pocket, no bag indeed.
Picture said all!
Last night in Porlamar, Isla Margarita. Enjoy!
I invited the 2 chicas on Playa El Yaque, Isla Margarita.
Please, Admin can move my two last posts to Isla Margarita thread? Here is Caracas thread. Thank.
I invited the 2 chicas on Playa El Yaque, Isla Margarita.I so want to come and relax in Venezuela mate. But it's too far away from us in Dubai: 24 hrs travel for a 5 day trip is not worth it: and then 24 hrs back.
But the pussy is so inviting Man it's yummy out there and you my friend are lucky to savour these horny pussies.
Cheers: one for me also.
Ciaooo.
Vagabondito
05-13-17, 15:57
Why did all the estudio listings disappear from tus fantasia? Those galleries were fond memories.
You should just go to Colombia cause you will like it much better. Caracas is very unsafe and no one is out at night except thieves. You have been warned. I went and I was very happy to get home without being robbed. It was a wasted vacation. Talk about bad management going to Venezuela is terrible management. I stayed at Paseo Las Mercedes hotel and there is a mall next to it. Will never go back.Caracas is not that dangerous if you're cautious. Had loads of fun this week at night. But thieves will rob you in any country if you're ignorant. Caracas has some really hot girls in the night clubs, and brothels are still doing good business. But don't carry more than 500,000, since 50000 is enough for most girls.
I felt more afraid in San Pedro Honduras, but Venezuelans are such nice people. Just don't give opportunity to be robbed.
Caracas is not that dangerous if you're cautious. Had loads of fun this week at night. But thieves will rob you in any country if you're ignorant. Caracas has some really hot girls in the night clubs, and brothels are still doing good business. But don't carry more than 500,000, since 50000 is enough for most girls.
I felt more afraid in San Pedro Honduras, but Venezuelans are such nice people. Just don't give opportunity to be robbed.I completely agree! Venezuela is not that dangerous, we can enjoy much this country by respecting the basic rules of safety. I have just spent four weeks in Venezuela. The only incident I hear in four weeks: two gun shots down my hotel in Porlamar at 8 am. Maybe an attempt to steal and someone shoot at the robber?
As much as the chicas, a large majority of the locals are really friendly and honest.
Why did all the estudio listings disappear from tus fantasia? Those galleries were fond memories.Business is bad with the daily protests in Cacaras, the estudios do not have money to paid advertising on web sites. All the estudios are still there and open. But there are less chicas in the estudios, many have gone to Panama, Republic Dominica or Colombia for better money.
In Caracas, you can still find estudios advertising on daily newspapers.
I spent a week in Caracas and hanging especially in these two strip clubs:
-El Canagua club, located on the basement of the parking of CC Bello Campo. Small club, little dirty but really warm atmosphere with about 20 girls. Open from 8 pm up to morning. The boss, Armando, is a friendly guy, he can change your dollars to bolivars at decent rate if you are short of bolivars. Prices: 30000 for the girl and 30000 for the room, total is 60000 bolivars for 60 min short time. Becareful, some room have no shower inside. You can negociate with Armando and the girl and take the girl to your hotel.
-La Noche de Rondo, located on the parking of CC Chacaito. Small club with less than 10 girls. I found this club on newspaper advertising. This club is open only in day time, from 2 pm up to 8 pm (very safe on day time at the Centro Commercio Chacaito). Price is 64000 bolivars for 60 min short time. When the club close at 8 pm, very easy to invite the chicas to restaurant around Sabana Grande and finish the evening with them at your hotel).
So on day time, I go to Noche de Rondo and on night time to Canagua. It keep me busy all the week in Caracas. The girls in those 2 clubs are friendly and experts on hardcore sex (threesome, lesbian, anal, bareback BJ, ass licking.).
At a remember, 1 dollar = 5000 bolivars at mid May 2017.
Interesting. Haitek.
So not much has really changed. Same old places doing the same old things.
I spent a week in Caracas and hanging especially in these two strip clubs:
-El Canagua club, located on the basement of the parking of CC Bello Campo. Small club, little dirty but really warm atmosphere with about 20 girls. Open from 8 pm up to morning. The boss, Armando, is a friendly guy, he can change your dollars to bolivars at decent rate if you are short of bolivars. Prices: 30000 for the girl and 30000 for the room, total is 60000 bolivars for 60 min short time. Becareful, some room have no shower inside. You can negociate with Armando and the girl and take the girl to your hotel.
-La Noche de Rondo, located on the parking of CC Chacaito. Small club with less than 10 girls. I found this club on newspaper advertising. This club is open only in day time, from 2 pm up to 8 pm (very safe on day time at the Centro Commercio Chacaito). Price is 64000 bolivars for 60 min short time. When the club close at 8 pm, very easy to invite the chicas to restaurant around Sabana Grande and finish the evening with them at your hotel).
So on day time, I go to Noche de Rondo and on night time to Canagua. It keep me busy all the week in Caracas. The girls in those 2 clubs are friendly and experts on hardcore sex (threesome, lesbian, anal, bareback BJ, ass licking.).
At a remember, 1 dollar = 5000 bolivars at mid May 2017.Where have you been eating and how is the food? Are there red light districts with girls on the street or is everything indoors ? If you didn't have access to the adds in the paper where would you turn for assistance ?
Sorry for the questions but Carcacas intrigues me.
Where have you been eating and how is the food? Are there red light districts with girls on the street or is everything indoors ? If you didn't have access to the adds in the paper where would you turn for assistance ?
Sorry for the questions but Carcacas intrigues me.
Said the word "chicas" to any taxi driver and he will take you to many clubs or estudios (brotels in appartment). For safety, use only taxi at taxi station or hotel's private car.
No red light area in Caracas but three are street walkers around the bus station but I do not recommanded you to get there for safety reason.
There is no food shortage, but the goods (imported on black market) are too expansive for the majority of Venezuelians.
In Caracas, I can get any food I wanted with my dollars.
A Whopper menu at King Burger (or any menu at KFC or McDo, yes all american fast food are available!) :12,000 bolivars.
A menu in a canteen for employees, sweet potato soup, beef stew, rice: 3000 bolivars.
A salami pizza size xl: 9000 bolivars.
An T-bone imported from Argentina with french fries: 40,000 bolivars.
And there are chinese restaurants at every corner...
SchlossGarten
05-25-17, 16:59
I guess it will be very interesting if those who have extensive experience with Caracas would answer these basic questions:
1) How to exchange money in Caracas? I / E how to change in the airport? Where to find people in the city who can exchange money at decent rate?
2) Is it save for a foreigner to walk in Caracas till 8 pm?
3) About Sexycaracas Com: is this site reliable regarding pictures and prices? What is the call response rate by chicas? Do any of them speak English? Is there additional pay for extras?
4) Do hotels in Caracas charge in Bolivar or paying in Dollar is mandatory?
5) Any experience with "Love hotels"? Do they also charge in dollar (as some 4-5 star hotels in Caracas) or bolivar? What are the prices?
6) Where to find a cheap / decent apartment for sex parties? (because I guess hotel staff can be irritated if they see 4-5 chicas coming to your hotel room every day).
I guess it will be very interesting if those who have extensive experience with Caracas would answer these basic questions:
1) How to exchange money in Caracas? I / E how to change in the airport? Where to find people in the city who can exchange money at decent rate?
2) Is it save for a foreigner to walk in Caracas till 8 pm?
3) About Sexycaracas Com: is this site reliable regarding pictures and prices? What is the call response rate by chicas? Do any of them speak English? Is there additional pay for extras?
4) Do hotels in Caracas charge in Bolivar or paying in Dollar is mandatory?
5) Any experience with "Love hotels"? Do they also charge in dollar (as some 4-5 star hotels in Caracas) or bolivar? What are the prices?
6) Where to find a cheap / decent apartment for sex parties? (because I guess hotel staff can be irritated if they see 4-5 chicas coming to your hotel room every day).Hi mate, all answers from 1 to 5 are in this thread.
6. Check Airbnb or other appart for rent web sites. But all hotels are girl friendly, I already take 4 chicas at the same time in my hotel suite (off course i give a tip to the receptionist and the security man).
SchlossGarten
05-26-17, 19:24
Hi mate, all answers from 1 to 5 are in this thread.
6. Check Airbnb or other appart for rent web sites. But all hotels are girl friendly, I already take 4 chicas at the same time in my hotel suite (off course i give a tip to the receptionist and the security man).Yes, but things might change fast in Venezuela, and old information might be outdated. Especially prices. It might be helpful to newcomers if you or anyone else give a brief answer to all 6 questions.
Yes, but things might change fast in Venezuela, and old information might be outdated. Especially prices. It might be helpful to newcomers if you or anyone else give a brief answer to all 6 questions.The information posted by Bristisher, MaraCucho, my self and other members in this thread in 2015-2016 is still valid.
Prices in bolivars have increased according to inflation. But in dollars at black market exchange, it is always the same sum in dollars.
Allways paid in bolivars the hotel, the chicas, the restaurants, nerver paid in dollars or by Visa card.
Horacehyatt
06-03-17, 15:42
FYI: This is the last month for United flights to Venezuela.
Hi,
I'd like to reach Caracas and to rent a furnished apartment for 20 days. I will be almost always to fuck in my apartment, but I will go out with her only to reach some restaurant. I'd like to get 2-3 girlfriend experiences in 20 days. I'd like each of them will live with me for one week in my apartment. I'd like to cook together, to watch TV, to surf on Internet, to talk, etc. Etc. I will contact them on dating sites (Tagged, Skout, Facebook, etc.). Is there a safe place in Caracas to rent an apartment and to go out to eat? I hope all that is not very dangerous for me.
Thanks for some info.
P.S.: Out of curiosity. I don't like hardened pro girls, I like regular girls or freelancer girls only. In your opinion how much do I have to give each girl if they will be with me for one week in my apartment? Will I have to pay with US $ or can I pay with Bolivars?Have you seen the news?
Why don't you invite her to a nearby country example Curacao where it is safer just make sure her tourist info are ok so she won't get deported.
I know Venezuela a bit. I went there 4 times but some years ago. I understand Caracas is risky. But I don't like to go out from Venezuela with her because she will need a passport and not many girls have it. Are there some other towns less risky than Caracas? I repeat, I will be with her in my apartment for much time.
Thanks.I had a friend who used to go to Valencia and another town 2 years ago but he said shit got so bad that he won't go there anymore for safety. Its not just about being robbed, it's about being somewhere and now you are in a middle of a protest. Yesterday protesters vandalized a bank, when in there tear shit up and set in on fire. My advice is get your girl a passport and bring her out of country you can take her to a nearby country like I said before. You can still be with her without has to be in a warzone where you have to look every second if shit is about to pop off. There was even a dark Venezuelan who some protesters thought he was a Pro Maduro guy they beat him up on a square pour him with gasoline and lit him up he later died in hospital (there is picture and video all over internet) so don't think you are safe anyway they might mistake you for a pro government guy if you don't March with them and viceversa you might end up in jail or dead. So again my advice get her a passport which with the rate of the black market will be very cheap, get her a ticket and you are safe from all that war.
Avoid Valencia et San Cristobal, those city are center of violent protests.
In Caracas you can easily avoid the protests that take place on some main roads leading to the city center.
Isla Margarita is totally safe. Enjoy!
But are there many girls in Isla Margarita like in Caracas?There are chicas everywhere in Venezuela. You are looking for a "girlfriend" in a safe place, you are better stay in place like Villa del Sol owned by Robert the Canadian in Isla Margarita.
I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of July. This time I will hang around Puerto La Cruz, Lecheiria, Barcelona, Mochima and Cumana during four weeks.
Incredible! 1 dollar: 8000 bolivars; 1 euro: 9000 bolivars.
Last May, it was something like 4500 and 5000.
DrMcNaughty
06-16-17, 11:40
Hi,
Who or where is the best person / place to get this rate?
Thanks.
Incredible! 1 dollar: 8000 bolivars; 1 euro: 9000 bolivars.
Last May, it was something like 4500 and 5000.
BestHunter, if you are a beach-going person, perhaps I can suggest you an alternative.
LOS Roques is a small Caribbean archipielago 130 km north of Caracas, quite paradisiacal and the absolute best touristic spot in Venezuela. In fact, one of the beaches there is considered among the top 10 worldwide. Being so removed from the mainland has the advantage of avoiding all the turmoil and threats that (sadly) are attached to making tourism in Venezuela, the main and only town (called Gran Roque) is very small and peaceful, the locals are polite and easygoing, and like I mentioned the place is simply lovely. Myself, I am as far removed as being a "beach person" as any person can be, and yet I went there last year as a guide to three british tourists (of this very same forum! And I absolutely treasure every moment I spent there.
Plus, LOS Roques has a nearly mythical status among Venezuelas, because it's practically impossible for us to visit the islands. If you tell a normal, non-pro girl that you are inviting her to a week or two in LOS Roques, I guarantee that the gears will start spinning in her head and she at least will consider it.
Price-wise, as I mentioned LOS Roques is impossibly expensive for most Venezuelas, but for a tourist carrying dollars is still affordable. The most expensive accomodation there (that I personally know) is called Aquavit, a building composed of 4 apartments fully furnished, with two bedrooms with their private own bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. If I recall correctly the apartments in the side of the beach go for $100 a day (up to 6 people), and the two that are in the side of the town's main street (the attached pic is from that side) cost a bit less. The rest of the places are small posadas of different qualities and pricings. Of course, being a small town in a remote island, there is not much nightlife there, the entertainment is all about spending the day in the many beaches available, and then retreating at dawn to eat, drink, and do bussiness with your female accomplice. Still, there is a shop-bar-restaurant called Aquarena (pictured) that throws some pretty chill beach parties every night until dawn, so that's an option for the restless.
One thing I have to mention, access to the island is only through daily flights from Venezuela that need to be booked with a couple of weeks in advance, so having a girl one week and then switching to another could be a bit of a hassle. On the other hand, LOS Roques is SUCH a holy grail around here, I'd say you probably could convince a couple of girls to stay with you at the same time.
Hopefully this info may be of help!
Ah well, it was just a shot in the dark, heh! And that place I mentioned is the most expensive one in the island, when I was there I stayed in a Posada that charged about $22 a night with breakfast and dinner included. Still, LOS Roques isn't really a place for travelling in a tight budget. And about the girls, it depends but I say that they probably would be "semi-pros" to agree to that.
The cheapest price I found last May in a travel agency in Caracas was 300 dollars including two-way airlines ticket and 3 nights hotel in LOS Roques.
Sorry, but I need an apartment, not a hotel.There are only hotels and posadas in LOS Roques.
Sorry, but I need an apartment, not a hotel.For appartments in Caracas, why do not you check on airBnB and other venezuelian renting web sites?
But becareful with private appartments, in this moment in Caracas center downtown, there is water shortage from Wednesday to Saturday, you have water only during 3 short times by day (6 to 7am, 1 to 2pm and 7 to 8pm). There is also electricity shortage, but hopefully only on day time.
There are only hotels and posadas in LOS Roques.Actually there are no hotels in LOS Roques, only small posadas (and that one place with 4 apartments for rent). The archipielago is a protected nature reserve, so building permits are both hard to obtain and quite limited on what they allow there.
BestHunter, if you are a beach-going person, perhaps I can suggest you an alternative.
LOS Roques is a small Caribbean archipielago 130 km north of Caracas, quite paradisiacal and the absolute best touristic spot in Venezuela. In fact, one of the beaches there is considered among the top 10 worldwide. Being so removed from the mainland has the advantage of avoiding all the turmoil and threats that (sadly) are attached to making tourism in Venezuela, the main and only town (called Gran Roque) is very small and peaceful, the locals are polite and easygoing, and like I mentioned the place is simply lovely. Myself, I am as far removed as being a "beach person" as any person can be, and yet I went there last year as a guide to three british tourists (of this very same forum! And I absolutely treasure every moment I spent there.
Plus, LOS Roques has a nearly mythical status among Venezuelas, because it's practically impossible for us to visit the islands. If you tell a normal, non-pro girl that you are inviting her to a week or two in LOS Roques, I guarantee that the gears will start spinning in her head and she at least will consider it.
Price-wise, as I mentioned LOS Roques is impossibly expensive for most Venezuelas, but for a tourist carrying dollars is still affordable. The most expensive accomodation there (that I personally know) is called Aquavit, a building composed of 4 apartments fully furnished, with two bedrooms with their private own bathrooms, and a fully equipped kitchen. If I recall correctly the apartments in the side of the beach go for $100 a day (up to 6 people), and the two that are in the side of the town's main street (the attached pic is from that side) cost a bit less.100 $ is too expensive, I know that some hotels charge the gringo price online but if you are there in person you can pay in bolivars at very low rate, I know a friend who knows locals so they showed him around he lived on 100 $ a week dining in most expensive restaurants and staying in hotel with breakfast and had enough money to get top class prostitutes but Caracas is so bad right now he got out.
100 $ is too expensive, I know that some hotels charge the gringo price online but if you are there in person you can pay in bolivars at very low rate, I know a friend who knows locals so they showed him around he lived on 100 $ a week dining in most expensive restaurants and staying in hotel with breakfast and had enough money to get top class prostitutes but Caracas is so bad right now he got out.Gotta reiterate for the sake of clarity: The place I mentioned is the most expensive one (a two story apartment for rent) in what's pretty much the most expensive tourist destination here in Venezuela. Staying anywhere in the rest of the country is indeed a much cheaper deal.
I will arrive in Caracas on 25th of July. This time I will hang around Puerto La Cruz, Lecheiria, Barcelona, Mochima and Cumana during four weeks.Haitek,
I admire you! You travel the places I want to go. Can I ask, do you go for business or pleasure? I really want to go to Venezuela but scared of the ride from the airport and then the hassle of money exchanges etc.
Haitek,
I admire you! You travel the places I want to go. Can I ask, do you go for business or pleasure? I really want to go to Venezuela but scared of the ride from the airport and then the hassle of money exchanges etc.Only and only for pleasure. I'm not mad to do legal business in Venezuela in this time.
It was Britishers's messages on this forum that encouraged me to go to Venezuela. Many thank to Britisher!
I like exploring little known countries. In Europe, I went to Moldavia and Transnistria. In South America, before Venezuela, I often went to Paraguay.
Thanks for your news. I understand Caracas is not only dangerous but there are also problems with water. Mmmm I think I will change my trip.I do not understand why you want appartment. Good hotels in Caracas are cheap thank to black market exchange rate, only 15 dollars by day. The hotels offfer internet, safe environment and they have big water tanks on the roof and electricity generator for their customers during water and electricity shortage.
I do not understand why you want appartment. Good hotels in Caracas are cheap thank to black market exchange rate, only 15 dollars by day. The hotels offfer internet, safe environment and they have big water tanks on the roof and electricity generator for their customers during water and electricity shortage.I thought I read somewhere that the government was demanding that hotels only be paid for in USD. Is that still true? It sounds like that's either changed or was false to begin with.
I thought I read somewhere that the government was demanding that hotels only be paid for in USD. Is that still true? It sounds like that's either changed or was false to begin with. Everywhere in Venezuela, you can paid your hotel with both currency, in dollars or in bolivars. Only Eurobuilding hotel (and maybe a few more in Las Mercedes area) quote their room price in bolivars according to black market rate. Most hotels in Caracas downtown use official rate exchange.
Only and only for pleasure. I'm not mad to do legal business in Venezuela in this time.
It was Britishers's messages on this forum that encouraged me to go to Venezuela. Many thank to Britisher!.Thanks Haitek.
I was the first one to post some mongering information on Venezuela thread in 2015 after this was dead almost since 2008.
I was recently in Venezuela in May'17. Things are not easy there. However, if you speak Spanish, do not easily get afraid, know a few locals to assist you. Things can be fun there.
I never travel there for holidays. But work often takes me to Venezuela.
In my last trip in May'17, one could have sex with a nice looking girl for 30,000 BS which was at that time about 5 usd. If you are generous and add 20,000 BS, that it pay 9 usd instead of 5 usd, you are well appreciated.
There is a BIG shortage of cash (Bolivares) in Venezuela. Changing usd to BS was a major struggle in my last trip.
New Bills of 20,000 BS have been published. But no where to be found. So I was steal dealing with 100 BS bills. (5000 BS = 1 usd).
Hope this helps.
Mlatimudan
07-28-17, 22:21
1 $ = 10300 BsF!
Maracucho, what's the situation?
1 $ = 10300 BsF!
Maracucho, what's the situation?At the moment, not good, lots of unrest among the population. These past few weeks have been marked by massive protests and civil disobedience around the country. Unfortunately, this climate of protests make it easy for the less desireable elements of society to come out and try to profit from the ensuing lawlessness. The other day I got my phone robbed by two guys riding a bike, and I know a few stores that have been broken and burglarized, as the streets are desert during the protests and the police only focuses on certain points of the city.
Not sure of how well this has been covered in international news, but tomorrow there will be a highly controversial and illegal election, which could very well mark the point of no return. Next week could be the big moment of change for Venezuela, we'll see.
I'm right now in Puerto la Cruz, yesterday in Barcelona and the day before in Cumana. It' s much diffucult to move between en the city, there are a lot army check point on the road and sometime protests which block the road. But inside Puerto la Cruz, it's calm. There are people on the beach and the restaurants are open this morning.
Member #4643
08-01-17, 05:01
I'm right now in Puerto la Cruz, yesterday in Barcelona and the day before in Cumana. It' s much diffucult to move between en the city, there are a lot army check point on the road and sometime protests which block the road. But inside Puerto la Cruz, it's calm. There are people on the beach and the restaurants are open this morning.When I calculate the price of sex in USD in Venezuela these days, based on ISG reports, it represents the least expensive sex that I know of. This is why the Dominican Republic is filled with Venezuelan sex workers (and, I guess, lots of other countries) looking for better pay. I am reading that good looking, clean chicas are going for maybe $10 an hour (based on black market exchange rates) and long time is $30-40.
Is this true? If it is, I believe that Venezuela will become a magnet for mongerers once the violence calms down (the prices will inevitably rise at that point). Of course, the violence might result in a revolution, and the country will be off limits for the next several years.
This scenario is theoretical, Can the guys on the ground tell us what the scene is like?
When I calculate the price of sex in USD in Venezuela these days, based on ISG reports, it represents the least expensive sex that I know of. This is why the Dominican Republic is filled with Venezuelan sex workers (and, I guess, lots of other countries) looking for better pay. I am reading that good looking, clean chicas are going for maybe $10 an hour (based on black market exchange rates) and long time is $30-40.
Is this true? If it is, I believe that Venezuela will become a magnet for mongerers once the violence calms down (the prices will inevitably rise at that point). Of course, the violence might result in a revolution, and the country will be off limits for the next several years.
This scenario is theoretical, Can the guys on the ground tell us what the scene is like?Actually as 1 dollar = 11000 bolivars, and as a short time cost 60000 to 70000 bolivars, yes it's cheap, less than 10 dollars. Not much chicas like to go for all night because they have baby, but if you are friendly and charming, many will stay all day for free.
About political situation, nobody known what will happen. But for sure, the situation is getting more and more dramatic. Venezuela is now under dictatorship.
Actually as 1 dollar = 11000 bolivars, and as a short time cost 60000 to 70000 bolivars, yes it's cheap, less than 10 dollars. Not much chicas like to go for all night because they have baby, but if you are friendly and charming, many will stay all day for free.
About political situation, nobody known what will happen. But for sure, the situation is getting more and more dramatic. Venezuela is now under dictatorship.Yup that's why a lot of chicas will cross the sea to nearby islands to make a lot of dollars charging 10 x that.
And it's getting cheaper and cheaper. 1 dollar = 15800 bvs; 1 euro = 18000 bvs.
Mlatimudan
08-03-17, 22:18
And it's getting cheaper and cheaper. 1 dollar = 15800 bvs; 1 euro = 18000 bvs.I imagine that it's getting difficult to obtain enough cash.
Seems to me that the safest way to visit Venezuela would be to go to a Colombian border town then cross into Venezuela. If it feels unsafe or the bargains aren't there, then return that night into Colombia. Any Colombian border towns like Cucuta that can be recommended for short trips into interesting towns in Venezuela?
I imagine that it's getting difficult to obtain enough cash.At the end today, 1 dollar = 20000 bvs.
Not much difficult than before. I get now more and more 10000 and 20000 notes.
Something I want to mention to help put things in perspective and better understand the massive inflation hitting this country:
Starting in January 1st 2008 the goverment put in motion the "Reconversion Monetaria" plan and the swap to the "Bolivar Fuerte" (Strong Bolivar, greatest joke ever), which basically meant that they were wiping three zeroes out of the economy. 1000 bolivares became 1 bolivar.
So, the exchange rate of BS 17980,95 currently quoted in Dolar Today (which like Haitek said, I fully expect to go past 2 K today), in reality is almost 18 million of the bolivares from less than a decade ago. Believe me when I tell you that 10 years ago, 18 million bolivares was a LOT of cash. I just checked and in december 2007, 1 dollar was 5700 bolivares, which was considered scandalous back then.
DrMcNaughty
08-04-17, 14:25
You can avoid Caracas that way. But. You have the best Venezuelan butt selection in Caracas! Haha.
Seems to me that the safest way to visit Venezuela would be to go to a Colombian border town then cross into Venezuela. If it feels unsafe or the bargains aren't there, then return that night into Colombia. Any Colombian border towns like Cucuta that can be recommended for short trips into interesting towns in Venezuela?
Hi,
I will be in Vzl in one week, I pass one transit day in Maiquetia before to see the family in law at PLC.
Do you have any advise to find a girl in this area?
I will stay at Eurobulding express some know if it is Dame friendly? (I know the one in Caracas is it).
BrianGriffin25
08-31-17, 17:49
Hi,
I will be in Caracas for 4 days in October, and was planning to book a room in Eurobuilding, since I read it is chica friendly, but I am open for any recommendations you could give me. Is it better to wait and make the booking just a few days before? Or which other 5* hotel is good for mongering? The only thing I need is a good WiFi connection in the hotel. So, is Airbnb a good option? Thank you for your tips, I know I am asking a lot, I just want to have as much information as I can before booking and paying for the hotel.
Hi,
I will be in Caracas for 4 days in October, and was planning to book a room in Eurobuilding, since I read it is chica friendly, but I am open for any recommendations you could give me. Is it better to wait and make the booking just a few days before? Or which other 5* hotel is good for mongering? The only thing I need is a good WiFi connection in the hotel. So, is Airbnb a good option? Thank you for your tips, I know I am asking a lot, I just want to have as much information as I can before booking and paying for the hotel.If you have the budget, Eurobuilding is great hotel. If you are on lower budget, I recommanded the cheaper Cumberland hotel where you can paid in bolivars.
Now most hotels are asking for reservations with Credit Card. Since I would never give my credit card to them it is best to plan ahead for this issue.
Plus it is now almost impossible to do cash dealings as cash is a rare commodity in Venezuela now. So any one wanting to go to Venezuela I highly recommend you find a solution to many of these problems.
Venezuela is much more difficult a country now for a foreigner to travel to than what it was even a year ago. Currency currently is at 21.000 to 1 USD. When I went back in Aug 2016 for first time it was at 1000 to USD.
Just changing dollars now is work to do.
Have Fun.
John.
Hi,
I will be in Caracas for 4 days in October, and was planning to book a room in Eurobuilding, since I read it is chica friendly, but I am open for any recommendations you could give me. Is it better to wait and make the booking just a few days before? Or which other 5* hotel is good for mongering? The only thing I need is a good WiFi connection in the hotel. So, is Airbnb a good option? Thank you for your tips, I know I am asking a lot, I just want to have as much information as I can before booking and paying for the hotel.
Price you are quoting is very good $300 is cheap for LOS Reques.
Price in LOS Roques always quoted high prices to me. Other than that. Every where else in VZ is cheap.
The cheapest price I found last May in a travel agency in Caracas was 300 dollars including two-way airlines ticket and 3 nights hotel in LOS Roques.
ThePrince1127
09-16-17, 13:31
Now most hotels are asking for reservations with Credit Card. Since I would never give my credit card to them it is best to plan ahead for this issue.
Plus it is now almost impossible to do cash dealings as cash is a rare commodity in Venezuela now. So any one wanting to go to Venezuela I highly recommend you find a solution to many of these problems.
Venezuela is much more difficult a country now for a foreigner to travel to than what it was even a year ago. Currency currently is at 21.000 to 1 USD. When I went back in Aug 2016 for first time it was at 1000 to USD.
Just changing dollars now is work to do.
Have Fun.
John.John,
You post has me rather concerned. I arrive next week and am relying on being able to change my dollars into cash. I I will be in Caracas for most of my trip, does anyone have recent experience of changing money in Caracas and can they recommend any places?
Also happy to meet up with any board members that are around. I have send a money order to ISG for a paid membership but doubt it will be processed in time so unable to using message facility.
John,
You post has me rather concerned. I arrive next week and am relying on being able to change my dollars into cash. I I will be in Caracas for most of my trip, does anyone have recent experience of changing money in Caracas and can they recommend any places?
Also happy to meet up with any board members that are around. I have send a money order to ISG for a paid membership but doubt it will be processed in time so unable to using message facility.I will be in Caracas on 29th. If you are around, let's keep in touch.
I will be in Caracas on 29th. If you are around, let's keep in touch.I will be un Caracas begining of octobre. Let's hang out.
Hello everyone,
I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Britisher, Heitek, Maracuho, and others for the wonderful advice that they have expressed on this board. I have read every single note from 2015 - 2017. I have made up my mind to visit Caracas. I have visited the Congo in the midst of a civil war with child soldiers running around with AK 47 assault rifles. Caracas can not be worse than that. I believe that Caracas will be a bargain.
I have made at least 10 trips to Medellin and have observed that prices are slowly creeping up. Chicas at the Mansion are now charging 200 K pesos plus taxi fare, which comes to around $80. Still a bargain, but the writing's on the wall. In a few years, Medellin will be a venue for the well heeled. Time to begin to explore other venues.
I will write a trip report after my visit. If I can get to Caracas before January, I will do so. It is nice to eat the forbidden fruit.
ThePrince1127
09-27-17, 17:41
So, despite the dire internet reports and warnings from some fellow mongers I took the plunge and decided to give Caracas a whirl. And boy am I glad I did!
I am not a frequent poster on this board, primarily because the countries I normally visit (Asia) are so well documented that there is little new information I can add. As Caracas is not as well reported upon I think my contribution may help those people still deciding on whether they want to experience this country.
First off, a huge thank you to the senior posters on this thread, it is your reports that persuaded me to book a ticket and experience what Caracas has to offer.
So, to the practicalities.
1. Immigration was not an issue. The maximum undeclared amount you can bring into the country is $10,000. I was way under this.
2. I made a reservation online for 3 nights at the Chacao Cumberland hotel and paid roughly $30 per night. Immigration do ask where you are staying so this is important. Once I arrived I extended for an additional 2 nights and paid on 123 K BS ($7) per night.
3. The Chacao is a basic hotel but centrally located and has no issues with girls coming.
4. I am currently at the Altamira Village Hotel. This is a much nicer hotel and has the benefit of having a number of really nice restaurants attached to the hotel. Rate here is 350 K BS per night.
5. Changing money has been relatively straight forward for me. I have been using the doorman at the Chacao Cumberland hotel and have found him to be very reliable. I have been changing dollars for between 16 K to 18 K. I know I could have got up to 20 K if I haggled but I would rather the doorman makes a decent cut – that way I know I can rely upon him.
6. The doorman also set me up with a local debit card which has been very useful.
7. All notes have been large denominations.
So, with regards to hotels and currency, there are no real issues. The major concern is that you have to have all your money in cash. If you are robbed then you do have a problem. The other option is you can transfer money via PayPal. I found a contact that was prepared to do this but the rate was much lower (only 14 K BS per dollar) so I passed.
I have been very careful whilst here, hardly ever venturing out after 7 pm and taking taxis everywhere (trips only cost 10 K BS). If it was not for the super long queues at ATMs and supermarkets I would not even realize there in a problem in Venezuela. Having said that, every local I have met has a robbery story to tell so do not be lulled into a false sense of security.
Unfortunately, my Spanish sucks so I have been sticking to online escort agencies, I appreciate these only scratch the surface of what is available but believe me, it is enough to keep you busy! Girls charge anywhere between 30 K -100 K per hour. Surprisingly the older chicks tend to charge more.
With regards to service, everything is on offer! Every girl I have been with bar one, has provided kissing and oral to completion without me asking and most offer greek. I have also had a good success rate with girls allowing me to take pictures and videos. A really good tip is for you to bring along a Venetian face mask, this almost guarantees they will let you take pictures.
The online agencies are OK, I have not had any bait and switch scenarios but some of the online photos are heavily photoshopped. I have found it useful to let them know what type of chick I am looking for, rather than selecting by the pictures alone.
Another great thing is the variety on offer. Blondes, red hairs, white chicks, Morena's, black girls, big butts, small butts. They are all available!
I have been travelling to Asia for the past 10 years and prior to this trip, my only venture to South America was a trip to Colombia back in 2003 – before it took off. Caracas reminds me of Colombia 15 years ago. My advice, experience it while you can. It will not remain like this for very long.
A few of the companions that have kept me company.
Prince- excellent report in these times in Venezuela! Do you mind explaining the currency unit and how accurate is the USD / Euro conversion rate that I am seeing on FX or Oanda etc? My limited understanding is that the street rate is much favorable than the official rate as one would expect given the current situation.
Also it'd be great if you could share any website or online resource where you found the chicas and please give us an idea about priced in USD for short time and TLN.
Thanks,
Frankfurt.
So, despite the dire internet reports and warnings from some fellow mongers I took the plunge and decided to give Caracas a whirl. And boy am I glad I did!
Unfortunately, my Spanish sucks so I have been sticking to online escort agencies, I appreciate these only scratch the surface of what is available but believe me, it is enough to keep you busy! Girls charge anywhere between 30 K -100 K per hour. Surprisingly the older chicks tend to charge more.
Frankfurt, check dolartoday (search for it on google), that website always has the up-to-date black market exchange rate. The official rate is nonsense, please ignore it since it's irrelevant to the reality of the country. Bear in mind that the exchange rate you see in dolartoday is just a guide, the exchangers will be offering a lower rate.
ThePrince1127
09-28-17, 16:38
Prince- excellent report in these times in Venezuela! Do you mind explaining the currency unit and how accurate is the USD / Euro conversion rate that I am seeing on FX or Oanda etc? My limited understanding is that the street rate is much favorable than the official rate as one would expect given the current situation.
Also it'd be great if you could share any website or online resource where you found the chicas and please give us an idea about priced in USD for short time and TLN.
Thanks,
Frankfurt.Maracho is correct. Official exchange rates are of no relevance, you need to look at the website dollartoday. I am paying between $3 to $5 per hour for the escorts. I had one stay all night for $25. It is a buyers market, supply outstrips demand.
Caracas at present has to be one of the cheapest places on the planet where you can find high quality chicas.
ThePrince1127
09-28-17, 16:44
Sorry I forgot to list the escort websites. Have a look at the following sites:
Tus-fantasias.
Sexcaribeonline.
Sexycaracas.
There are also tons of listings on twitter.
ThePrince1127
09-28-17, 16:47
I will be in Caracas on 29th. If you are around, let's keep in touch.Would love to. Unfortunately my membership has not been activated yet (sent a PO) and not sure what the rules are regarding arranging a meeting via the board? I am currently staying at the Altamira Village hotel and highly recommend it if you have not reserved anything.
Would love to. Unfortunately my membership has not been activated yet (sent a PO) and not sure what the rules are regarding arranging a meeting via the board? I am currently staying at the Altamira Village hotel and highly recommend it if you have not reserved anything.I would love to send you my venezuelan phone number by PM but your account is not ativated. The forum rules forbit me to post any private contact in public thread.
Saturday night I would be probablebly at El Canagua club, located on the basement of the parking in Centro Commercio Bello Campo.
I will flight to Barcelona on next Wednesday.
Hi Prince,
Thanks for your report.
I would have a question: do you have a list of club we can go? It would be great if you can add a comment on each club you sent.
Would love to. Unfortunately my membership has not been activated yet (sent a PO) and not sure what the rules are regarding arranging a meeting via the board? I am currently staying at the Altamira Village hotel and highly recommend it if you have not reserved anything.
ThePrince1127
09-29-17, 17:42
Hi Prince,
Thanks for your report.
I would have a question: do you have a list of club we can go? It would be great if you can add a comment on each club you sent.Sorry dude but I have not been to any clubs so can't help you with that. I do recall Haitek posted a list though.
Prince- thanks for the additional details. Thanks guys for the dolartoday website!
Sorry I forgot to list the escort websites. Have a look at the following sites:
Tus-fantasias.
Sexcaribeonline.
Sexycaracas.
There are also tons of listings on twitter.
ThePrince1127
09-29-17, 18:16
I would love to send you my venezuelan phone number by PM but your account is not ativated. The forum rules forbit me to post any private contact in public thread.
Saturday night I would be probablebly at El Canagua club, located on the basement of the parking in Centro Commercio Bello Campo.
I will flight to Barcelona on next Wednesday.Hey Haitek,
I now have a paid subscription and have sent you a PM. Would be great to meet up when convenient for you.
Sorry I forgot to list the escort websites. Have a look at the following sites:
Tus-fantasias.
Sexcaribeonline.
Sexycaracas.
There are also tons of listings on twitter.Dear Prince,
Thanks for a great report. I do have a few questions:
1. How did you set up the debit card account. It will be a real challenge carrying around hundreds of Bolivars.
2. Do you customarily pay the chicas cab fare on arrival as is done in Colombia?
3. Do you feel freighthen or feel that your life is in imminent danger other than the usual protective measures that one will take in south central LA?
4. Do you use the hotel taxi or get a regular cab.
5. I heard that some of the hotels have girls on the premises. Did you find this to be the case?
6. Lastly, do the madams at the agencies speak a little english. How did you communicate if your spanish is poor?
7. Did the hotel pick you up from the airport?
Please keep in touch. I have finally received my Venezuela visa. I would like to inform the board that it is a real challenge for US citizens. You have to present letter from your employer, bank account statement, mortgage statement, photos, airline ticket, and hotel reservation in Caracas. You will also need to show a contact person in Caracas. It takes four weeks to receive the VZV visa. I have been told the approval has to come from Caracas for each person who applies. Luckily, the visa is for one year with multiple entries, though you should not stay more than 90 days. This is my own piece of contribution to the VZV board.
World Travel 69
09-30-17, 11:11
Check here.
http://www.internationalsexguide.info/forum/showthread.php?2206-Caracas-Lists&p=2089298#post2089298.
Hi Prince,
Thanks for your report.
I would have a question: do you have a list of club we can go? It would be great if you can add a comment on each club you sent.
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a hotel / apartment with stable fast internet (+10 Mbps down / +5 Mbps up).
I kinda rely on this for my job.
ThePrince1127
10-03-17, 23:52
Dear Prince,
Thanks for a great report. I do have a few questions:
1. How did you set up the debit card account. It will be a real challenge carrying around hundreds of Bolivars.
2. Do you customarily pay the chicas cab fare on arrival as is done in Colombia?
3. Do you feel freighthen or feel that your life is in imminent danger other than the usual protective measures that one will take in south central LA?
4. Do you use the hotel taxi or get a regular cab.
5. I heard that some of the hotels have girls on the premises. Did you find this to be the case?
6. Lastly, do the madams at the agencies speak a little english. How did you communicate if your spanish is poor?
7. Did the hotel pick you up from the airport?
Please keep in touch. I have finally received my Venezuela visa. I would like to inform the board that it is a real challenge for US citizens. You have to present letter from your employer, bank account statement, mortgage statement, photos, airline ticket, and hotel reservation in Caracas. You will also need to show a contact person in Caracas. It takes four weeks to receive the VZV visa. I have been told the approval has to come from Caracas for each person who applies. Luckily, the visa is for one year with multiple entries, though you should not stay more than 90 days. This is my own piece of contribution to the VZV board.Answers to your questions:
1. The debit card was arranged by the doorman at the Chacao Cumberland hotel. His name is Kirby and I have found him to be very reliable and trustworthy. Regarding cash, he has managed to change several hundred dollars for me (not all in one go) and mainly gave me 10,000 and 20,000 bills. As a result I have never had the need to carry wads of notes. I do however recommend you calculate how much BS you are going to need for your trip and get it changed right at the start. It will save you heaps of time.
2. A few chicks asked for all the money upfront and others did not. I would leave the money next to the bed so they knew they were going to get paid. Right at the start I told every chick I would give them 50 K to 100 K above the actual rate if they allowed all services, gave great service and allowed filming. It worked a treat each time! Caracas has to be one of the cheapest places to monger right now.
3. I never felt threatened BUT I never walked around at night, only daytime. If you stick to areas where other people are out walking then you will be fine. The stories you read about guns, kidnappings etc are real but I think are restricted to night time.
4. I would always get a taxi from an official taxi rank or get the establishment you are in to call you one. I have not had any problems with taxis and found the drivers to be honest. I never paid more than 15 K BS for a trip (less than 1 dollar) and always tipped them a few K.
5. I only stayed in 2 hotels and neither of them had girls on site.
6. Hardly anyone speaks English. Luckily the agencies rely on whattsapp and I used google to translate messages, it worked OK for most of the agencies. Only a couple got pissed off and did not reply.
7. I used a tour company to pick me up from the airport called taxitocaracas. Like you I was worried after I read all the stories and decided to pay extra to use this service (it cost $40 one way). The actual cost should only be about $2 or $3 dollars but this was my first trip to Venezuela so thought it prudent. In retrospect the licensed taxis at the airport are OK and if I return I will use them (they will be much cheaper). I would suggest you try and get a flight which arrives in Caracas during the daytime rather than an evening flight.
Overall I have enjoyed my time in Caracas, if only I could speak Spanish. It would have elevated my trip to another level!
ThePrince1127
10-04-17, 00:05
This chica stayed with me for 3 hours, everything was on the menu. I paid a measly $7.50 and was allowed to record the whole event on video.
ThePrince1127
10-04-17, 00:21
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a hotel / apartment with stable fast internet (+10 Mbps down / +5 Mbps up).
I kinda rely on this for my job.I have been staying at the Altamira Village hotel and found the internet to be acceptable. Have been able to stream youtube with hardly any issues. Also they are totally chica-friendly.
Hi mate, great report, thank!
Sorry, I miss you in Caracas, I was all the time with a new girl. This morning I flight to Barcelona.
Enjoy Caracas and stay safe!
Hi,
Can anyone recommend a hotel / apartment with stable fast internet (+10 Mbps down / +5 Mbps up).
I kinda rely on this for my job.Send me a PM.
Please keep in touch. I have finally received my Venezuela visa. I would like to inform the board that it is a real challenge for US citizens. You have to present letter from your employer, bank account statement, mortgage statement, photos, airline ticket, and hotel reservation in Caracas. You will also need to show a contact person in Caracas. It takes four weeks to receive the VZV visa. I have been told the approval has to come from Caracas for each person who applies. Luckily, the visa is for one year with multiple entries, though you should not stay more than 90 days. This is my own piece of contribution to the VZV board.Hey Korpu,
When are you planning to go?
I'm going to Venezuela 5-12 ish of November (I'm from there but live in New Zealand) and setting a few days aside to monger.
I haven't been in the country for years (I know it's all shitted up) but I think I can still disguise as local. If your dates match no problem to meet up and assist. PM me if so.
Cheers,
Resiste.
The Tall Man
10-05-17, 20:33
So, despite the dire internet reports and warnings from some fellow mongers I took the plunge and decided to give Caracas a whirl. And boy am I glad I did!
I am not a frequent poster on this board, primarily because the countries I normally visit (Asia) are so well documented that there is little new information I can add. As Caracas is not as well reported upon I think my contribution may help those people still deciding on whether they want to experience this country.
First off, a huge thank you to the senior posters on this thread, it is your reports that persuaded me to book a ticket and experience what Caracas has to offer.
So, to the practicalities.
1. Immigration was not an issue. The maximum undeclared amount you can bring into the country is $10,000. I was way under this.
2. I made a reservation online for 3 nights at the Chacao Cumberland hotel and paid roughly $30 per night. Immigration do ask where you are staying so this is important. Once I arrived I extended for an additional 2 nights and paid on 123 K BS ($7) per night.
3. The Chacao is a basic hotel but centrally located and has no issues with girls coming.
4. I am currently at the Altamira Village Hotel. This is a much nicer hotel and has the benefit of having a number of really nice restaurants attached to the hotel. Rate here is 350 K BS per night.
5. Changing money has been relatively straight forward for me. I have been using the doorman at the Chacao Cumberland hotel and have found him to be very reliable. I have been changing dollars for between 16 K to 18 K. I know I could have got up to 20 K if I haggled but I would rather the doorman makes a decent cut that way I know I can rely upon him.
6. The doorman also set me up with a local debit card which has been very useful.
7. All notes have been large denominations.
So, with regards to hotels and currency, there are no real issues. The major concern is that you have to have all your money in cash. If you are robbed then you do have a problem. The other option is you can transfer money via PayPal. I found a contact that was prepared to do this but the rate was much lower (only 14 K BS per dollar) so I passed.
I have been very careful whilst here, hardly ever venturing out after 7 pm and taking taxis everywhere (trips only cost 10 K BS). If it was not for the super long queues at ATMs and supermarkets I would not even realize there in a problem in Venezuela. Having said that, every local I have met has a robbery story to tell so do not be lulled into a false sense of security.
Unfortunately, my Spanish sucks so I have been sticking to online escort agencies, I appreciate these only scratch the surface of what is available but believe me, it is enough to keep you busy! Girls charge anywhere between 30 K -100 K per hour. Surprisingly the older chicks tend to charge more.
With regards to service, everything is on offer! Every girl I have been with bar one, has provided kissing and oral to completion without me asking and most offer greek. I have also had a good success rate with girls allowing me to take pictures and videos. A really good tip is for you to bring along a Venetian face mask, this almost guarantees they will let you take pictures.
The online agencies are OK, I have not had any bait and switch scenarios but some of the online photos are heavily photoshopped. I have found it useful to let them know what type of chick I am looking for, rather than selecting by the pictures alone.
Another great thing is the variety on offer. Blondes, red hairs, white chicks, Morena's, black girls, big butts, small butts. They are all available!
I have been travelling to Asia for the past 10 years and prior to this trip, my only venture to South America was a trip to Colombia back in 2003 before it took off. Caracas reminds me of Colombia 15 years ago. My advice, experience it while you can. It will not remain like this for very long.
A few of the companions that have kept me company.A great report, many thanks, and now it got me thinking of a visit.
TTM.
SeanWilkds
10-08-17, 20:30
So, despite the dire internet reports and warnings from some fellow mongers I took the plunge and decided to give Caracas a whirl. And boy am I glad I did!
I am not a frequent poster on this board, primarily because the countries I normally visit (Asia) are so well documented that there is little new information I can add. As Caracas is not as well reported upon I think my contribution may help those people still deciding on whether they want to experience this country.
First off, a huge thank you to the senior posters on this thread, it is your reports that persuaded me to book a ticket and experience what Caracas has to offer.
So, to the practicalities.
1. Immigration was not an issue. The maximum undeclared amount you can bring into the country is $10,000. I was way under this.
2. I made a reservation online for 3 nights at the Chacao Cumberland hotel and paid roughly $30 per night. Immigration do ask where you are staying so this is important. Once I arrived I extended for an additional 2 nights and paid on 123 K BS ($7) per night.
3. The Chacao is a basic hotel but centrally located and has no issues with girls coming.
4. I am currently at the Altamira Village Hotel. This is a much nicer hotel and has the benefit of having a number of really nice restaurants attached to the hotel...I'm thinking it would be great to have access to a debit card and to maybe even to be able to do transfers with an account. I have visited before and always used cash, but it always took time and a bit of hassle to find someone and to arrange the transaction. Now the bills are bigger denomination which is great, but sounds like supply is more of an issue. Seems like a debit card would be a great solution. My question is did you manage to get an actual debit card with your name on it, or are you using one with someone else name on it and somehow able to do transactions anyways, or do you also have a cedula that matches the card? I will be coming in a couple of weeks, and bringing a reasonable amount of USD but would prefer to be able to do bank transfers or PayPal exchanges with Venezuelans and then access my funds through debit card. If I can arrange this or at least know the ins and outs of it before I arrive, it will mean I can bring less cash and also have more flexibility. I know to officially open an account you need a residency permit, so that is why I ask the specifics of your situation. Also Altamira Village sounds and looks great, I would also plan on staying there when I arrive. But if I do not find another way maybe would be good to stay at Chacao Cumberland for a couple of days, and meet the doorman, or possibly just visit him and see if he could also arrange something for me. How long you planning on being around? I will probably be about 2-3 months late October.
I'm thinking it would be great to have access to a debit card and to maybe even to be able to do transfers with an account.I am currently setting up things to help a forum member who is going to visit Venezuela, and made some inquiries about that. Much to my surprise (because the bank system in Venezuela can be quite complicated and frustrating at times) I found that some banks do allow foreigners to open a local bank account in bolivares. For example, in Banco de Venezuela they told me that the tourist needs to bring a photocopies of the first page in the passaport showing the personal info, and of the page with the entry stamp. Also, that two local references could be required.
I must mention to anybody attempting this: be very patient. Like I said, banks around here can be very frustrating to deal with, and you could spend a whole day waiting in a line in order to open the account.
SeanWilkds
10-11-17, 02:45
I am currently setting up things to help a forum member who is going to visit Venezuela, and made some inquiries about that. Much to my surprise (because the bank system in Venezuela can be quite complicated and frustrating at times) I found that some banks do allow foreigners to open a local bank account in bolivares. For example, in Banco de Venezuela they told me that the tourist needs to bring a photocopies of the first page in the passaport showing the personal info, and of the page with the entry stamp. Also, that two local references could be required.
I must mention to anybody attempting this: be very patient. Like I said, banks around here can be very frustrating to deal with, and you could spend a whole day waiting in a line in order to open the account.That's great news and a good tip. I will definitely be looking in to that. In my experience in other countries, it seems some of those rules actually seem to change day to day, and branch to branch. You can be told things are not possible at one branch while at another it is easy, and you can be told you can do things if you follow a certain procedure only to return with the requisites filled, and be told it is absolutely not possible under any circumstances. You give the example of Banco De Venezuela, and I will follow up on that. Of course I would be surprised if it was quick, easy, and efficient. I am prepared to put some time in and do some waiting and running around to get through the hoops, and if in the end I can actually accomplish that then it would make things heaps easier. It might be also good to hear of your progress with that, if you end up getting it arranged. I will probably try in Margarita, when I get there, or perhaps wait until I am in Caracas, and use cash until then. As a side note hearing how scarce the actual bills are, is it more difficult now to change on the black market, or reasonably similar to how it was 2 years ago when I was there? Meaning I would just shop around and chat with people, until I got a price I liked and then generally meet up with those people later on that day, or the next day to exchange the money.
Frankfurt, check dolartoday (search for it on google), that website always has the up-to-date black market exchange rate. The official rate is nonsense, please ignore it since it's irrelevant to the reality of the country. Bear in mind that the exchange rate you see in dolartoday is just a guide, the exchangers will be offering a lower rate.Hi mate,
Can you tell me some of the strip clubs that's in and around Caracas that's relatively cheap? I know everybody talks about GFE but what about wives / bride? Do you know about guys buying wives and stuff, like organizing for her to stay in another country on a visitor visa for 3 months or so until its finalized? There was a number in the classifieds here in Trinidad and they actually had prices at $10,000 to $20,000 TT albeit women from other Latin islands as well. You know anything about that stuff?
RobinHoodss
10-11-17, 07:26
Want to visit Caracas.
Please anyone provide me some good contacts in Caracas with whatsapp. I will be going with around $3000 for 1 or 2 weeks. Ready to have a good time starting Oct 12th. I am currently in Colombia just want to safe and save time by having good contacts. I will pay these contacts good as well.
All advice is very appreciated.
For example, in Banco de Venezuela they told me that the tourist needs to bring a photocopies of the first page in the passaport showing the personal info, and of the page with the entry stamp. Also, that two local references could be required.
They do not ask a RIF (Registro unico de information fizcale) ? In Caracas, Banco nacional de credito and Banesco do ask a RIF to open a bank account.
That's great news and a good tip. I will definitely be looking in to that. In my experience in other countries, it seems some of those rules actually seem to change day to day, and branch to branch. You can be told things are not possible at one branch while at another it is easy, and you can be told you can do things if you follow a certain procedure only to return with the requisites filled, and be told it is absolutely not possible under any circumstances. You give the example of Banco De Venezuela, and I will follow up on that. Of course I would be surprised if it was quick, easy, and efficient. I am prepared to put some time in and do some waiting and running around to get through the hoops, and if in the end I can actually accomplish that then it would make things heaps easier. It might be also good to hear of your progress with that, if you end up getting it arranged. I will probably try in Margarita, when I get there, or perhaps wait until I am in Caracas, and use cash until then. As a side note hearing how scarce the actual bills are, is it more difficult now to change on the black market, or reasonably similar to how it was 2 years ago when I was there? Meaning I would just shop around and chat with people, until I got a price I liked and then generally meet up with those people later on that day, or the next day to exchange the money.I'm actually in Venezuela with a tourist visa and I can confirm to you that I have a bank account and a payment card at Banco nacional de credito.
SeanWilkds
10-12-17, 03:55
I'm actually in Venezuela with a tourist visa and I can confirm to you that I have a bank account and a payment card at Banco nacional de credito.Does that mean you can use it as a debit card, and also make bank transfers to other people or businesses in Venezuela online (the escort agencies for example) and then also do a "transference" using something like a contact from Foro-PTC or someone you personally meet receive bolivars directly into your acct, at an agreed upon rate, when you transfer USD by PayPal, Amazon, or international bank to bank transfers? If so, that would be ideal, any caveats? Also wondering if USD $50 and $100 bills are still preferred for person to person exchange, or if the reduced cash supply means more people are looking for or happy with $20. Last time I used almost exclusively larger bills, and only used $20's when I couldn't get the rate I wanted, and had to wait an extra day or two, to deal with someone with a better rate. This time I was thinking of bringing almost half and half $20 and larger denominations.
They do not ask a RIF (Registro unico de information fizcale) ? In Caracas, Banco nacional de credito and Banesco do ask a RIF to open a bank account.That's a requisite for us Venezuelans, not for foreign travelers (as they can't have a RIF number).
That's a requisite for us Venezuelans, not for foreign travelers (as they can't have a RIF number).But those banks do ask me a RIF even I'm in Venezuela as tourist.
Does that mean you can use it as a debit card, and also make bank transfers to other people or businesses in Venezuela online (the escort agencies for example) and then also do a "transference" using something like a contact from Foro-PTC or someone you personally meet receive bolivars directly into your acct, at an agreed upon rate, when you transfer USD by PayPal, Amazon, or international bank to bank transfers? If so, that would be ideal, any caveats? I used it to transfert bolivars to freelancers bank account to paid them and the card to paid restaurant and hotel.
Do not transfert your dollars to your local account, the local bank exchange yours dollars at official rate, no at black market rate.
I give my dollars in cash directly to the local venezulan guy and he transfert the bolivars at black market rate to my local bank account. And yes you need to trust him.
But those banks do ask me a RIF even I'm in Venezuela as tourist.I don't know what to say, today I asked on a different bank (on behalf of the forum poster who is coming to venezeual), and they quoted the same requisites: two photocopies of the passport and two local references.
Also, I am not sure how could you get a RIF, as that's the number of the registration to the Venezuelan tax system, which is something a tourist would have nothing to do with. Did you pay somebody to make that procedure?
RichardGastow
10-20-17, 00:22
I'm a US citizen wanting to experience Venezuela. How is the process to get a tourist visa? Is it a pain in the butt?
I'm a US citizen wanting to experience Venezuela. How is the process to get a tourist visa? Is it a pain in the butt?So there's a lot to gather before you apply but it seems like you just drop off the stuff at a consulate and wait for your visa to come back in the mail. Some people online have reported to get their visas back in just a couple days but it's been a month for me and I haven't gotten mine yet.
This is what you need.
http://eeuu.embajada.gob.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=57&lang=es
So there's a lot to gather before you apply but it seems like you just drop off the stuff at a consulate and wait for your visa to come back in the mail. Some people online have reported to get their visas back in just a couple days but it's been a month for me and I haven't gotten mine yet.
This is what you need.
http://eeuu.embajada.gob.ve/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=35&Itemid=57&lang=esApplicants have been rejected so you need to place your best foot forward. I think that they a moving away from the backpacker crowd and need people that will spend good money there.
I don't know what to say, today I asked on a different bank (on behalf of the forum poster who is coming to venezeual), and they quoted the same requisites: two photocopies of the passport and two local references.
Also, I am not sure how could you get a RIF, as that's the number of the registration to the Venezuelan tax system, which is something a tourist would have nothing to do with. Did you pay somebody to make that procedure?Yes I paid a accountant cabinet to make my RIF. Also I did give the bank 2 local references.
Yes I paid a accountant cabinet to make my RIF. I don't like to blindly hurl accusations at my countrymen, but I am starting to suspect that you may have been scammed.
http://contribuyente.seniat.gob.ve/BuscaRif/BuscaRif.jsp
Try checking your RIF number in that link from the SENIAT (our nationl tax authority) website. If it returns your name (normally it also should show the cedula, the Venezyuelan ID number, but that is not possible for obvious reasons), then the RIF number is legit.
I don't like to blindly hurl accusations at my countrymen, but I am starting to suspect that you may have been scammed.
http://contribuyente.seniat.gob.ve/BuscaRif/BuscaRif.jsp
Try checking your RIF number in that link from the SENIAT (our nationl tax authority) website. If it returns your name (normally it also should show the cedula, the Venezyuelan ID number, but that is not possible for obvious reasons), then the RIF number is legit.
I ckecked using my RIF and my passeport number (versus cedula number for a local venezuelano) and it's Ok, it show my passeport number and my name.
Also when i paid with my card, i give my passeport number (versus cedula number for a local venezuelano).
As i understand, there is no need to have a permanent resident card to have a RIF.
You can get a RIF with a tourist visa if you tell SENIAT that you come in Venezuela to work a short time (in my case, I tell them that i'm a diving expert -buceo instrutor- and another tourist friend tell them that he is internet consultant).
ThePrince1127
10-25-17, 14:15
Want to visit Caracas.
Please anyone provide me some good contacts in Caracas with whatsapp. I will be going with around $3000 for 1 or 2 weeks. Ready to have a good time starting Oct 12th. I am currently in Colombia just want to safe and save time by having good contacts. I will pay these contacts good as well.
All advice is very appreciated.You will likely only spend $500 in 1 week. For $3000 you could have 20 girl orgies everyday and still have change!
DonCarlos1234
10-26-17, 10:34
Applicants have been rejected so you need to place your best foot forward. I think that they a moving away from the backpacker crowd and need people that will spend good money there.I'm still a few weeks away from dropping off the Tourist Application package for a USA citizen. Been following everything here and elsewhere. Seems that trying to only fly into Caracas would raise more questions. Perhaps get a denial. Anyone know of flights from west coast area / Las Vegas or Panama into Porlamar? I am only aware of Avior. And flights out of Porlamar to Caracas? Also does anyone know. Are there some officials actually checking to see if you are in the hotel or on the flights you make reservations for? I do have local contacts in Caracas for the (complicated) banking system. Guess we learn to love the challenge. Appreciate everything I've learned here so far.
LifeIsABeach
10-28-17, 04:55
I'm still a few weeks away from dropping off the Tourist Application package for a USA citizen. Been following everything here and elsewhere. Seems that trying to only fly into Caracas would raise more questions. Perhaps get a denial. Anyone know of flights from west coast area / Las Vegas or Panama into Porlamar? I am only aware of Avior. And flights out of Porlamar to Caracas? Also does anyone know. Are there some officials actually checking to see if you are in the hotel or on the flights you make reservations for? I do have local contacts in Caracas for the (complicated) banking system. Guess we learn to love the challenge. Appreciate everything I've learned here so far.Copa also fly's to Caracas from Panama City. While I was in Medellin airport, I did notice another airline there where passengers were flying out to Caracas. Do a search on internet for other airlines.
Want to visit Caracas.
Please anyone provide me some good contacts in Caracas with whatsapp. I will be going with around $3000 for 1 or 2 weeks. Ready to have a good time starting Oct 12th. I am currently in Colombia just want to safe and save time by having good contacts. I will pay these contacts good as well.
All advice is very appreciated.If you want to be safe, it's better not to tell people how much money you'll be carrying and how generous you'll be with that money. This is true in most mongering destinations, but doubly so in Venezuela. People are starving and you're carrying more cash than many will earn in a year.
DonCarlos1234
10-30-17, 05:31
Copa also fly's to Caracas from Panama City. While I was in Medellin airport, I did notice another airline there where passengers were flying out to Caracas. Do a search on internet for other airlines.I was looking for flights out of Panama to Margarita Island to avoid Caracas (at least for my tourist Visa application) They just started service. http://portal.conviasa.aero/public/ twice a week from Panama.
ThePrince1127
10-30-17, 12:09
I'm thinking it would be great to have access to a debit card and to maybe even to be able to do transfers with an account. I have visited before and always used cash, but it always took time and a bit of hassle to find someone and to arrange the transaction. Now the bills are bigger denomination which is great, but sounds like supply is more of an issue. Seems like a debit card would be a great solution. My question is did you manage to get an actual debit card with your name on it, or are you using one with someone else name on it and somehow able to do transactions anyways, or do you also have a cedula that matches the card? I will be coming in a couple of weeks, and bringing a reasonable amount of USD but would prefer to be able to do bank transfers or PayPal exchanges with Venezuelans and then access my funds through debit card. If I can arrange this or at least know the ins and outs of it before I arrive, it will mean I can bring less cash and also have more flexibility. I know to officially open an account you need a residency permit, so that is why I ask the specifics of your situation. Also Altamira Village sounds and looks great, I would also plan on staying there when I arrive. But if I do not find another way maybe would be good to stay at Chacao Cumberland for a couple of days, and meet the doorman, or possibly just visit him and see if he could also arrange something for me. How long you planning on being around? I will probably be about 2-3 months late October.For me the debit card worked very well. The process was:
1. I gave the doorman at Chacao Cumberland $100.
2. 3 hours late he gave me a debit card loaded with the cash in BS.
3. The debit card was in the name of a woman.
4. he also gave me a 'letter of authorization' from the debit card owner, which basically stated they allowed me to use the card. It included a copy of their ID card and their contact number.
5. You can use an app to see your balance.
6. Some shop owners will still ask to see your passport but 95% accepted the card with the letter.
I tried to keep my receipts and add up how much I spent so I could make sure the remaining balance was accurate (I. E. The debit card owner was not removing funds). In most instances I found it ok but there was 1 occasion when it felt 'light' by about 200 K but I could have just misplaced a receipt.
SeanWilkds
11-02-17, 01:39
You will likely only spend $500 in 1 week. For $3000 you could have 20 girl orgies everyday and still have change!Honestly $3000 is a ridiculous amount of money to try and spend in 2 weeks, or even a month, I am not even sure it is possible. I brought something like $1800 in cash and have been here a couple of weeks already, and have not spent even half of that, my hotel is good and is 3 stars and it is about $5 per night, top hotels (like Altamira Suites or Altamira Village, or Chacao Suites) are $20-$30. A half an hour in a studio is less than a dollar, and a tip of a dollar is in most cases excessive. Most girls I know are happy with a tip of. 30 c for normal service, and. 50-. 75 for BBBJ, or cum in mouth. Escorts are $3-$7 an hour plus taxi $1-$2 and tip of a few dollars or a bit more if they stay all night. Unless you want to go to Roraima, or Las Roques, it is going to be hard to spend $100/ day. Personally I think $50 is quite reasonable. I am probably spending less than $30 and maybe living a bit conservatively, by some peoples standards, but eating well, staying in a nice place, and having lots of sex. If you really live large and eat at the most expensive places, drink a lot, go to clubs, maybe you could start to spend more, plus there are some escorts that are charging more money (but in most cases I do not think they are worth it). Almost anyone who really has more earning potential would be working outside the country now. I would recommend living a little bit low key. Take it easy blend in, and don't try and spend that amount of money. I have zero problems here, and live really comfortable and have mostly very good sex. The biggest caveat is that unless you have a lot better luck than me changing your dollars for bolivars in cash, you are going to need to find someone you can trust, that will loan you their bank card. You give them the money, and they deposit bolivars in your account, then you use the card for most transactions. It is good if you speak basic Spanish. Changing dollars into cash bolivars is more difficult. You will need some to pay for miscellaneous things like taxi's, tips for the girls, and any service you cannot arrange to pay for with your card. Even better is if the account owner can also make transfers on your behalf to multiple banks it will make it a lot easier to pay the escort agencies and mimics your need to use actual cash.
ThePrince1127
11-02-17, 19:29
Honestly $3000 is a ridiculous amount of money to try and spend in 2 weeks, or even a month, I am not even sure it is possible. I brought something like $1800 in cash and have been here a couple of weeks already, and have not spent even half of that, my hotel is good and is 3 stars and it is about $5 per night, top hotels (like Altamira Suites or Altamira Village, or Chacao Suites) are $20-$30. A half an hour in a studio is less than a dollar, and a tip of a dollar is in most cases excessive. Most girls I know are happy with a tip of. 30 c for normal service, and. 50-. 75 for BBBJ, or cum in mouth. Escorts are $3-$7 an hour plus taxi $1-$2 and tip of a few dollars or a bit more if they stay all night. Unless you want to go to Roraima, or Las Roques, it is going to be hard to spend $100/ day. Personally I think $50 is quite reasonable. I am probably spending less than $30 and maybe living a bit conservatively, by some peoples standards, but eating well, staying in a nice place, and having lots of sex. If you really live large and eat at the most expensive places, drink a lot, go to clubs, maybe you could start to spend more, plus there are some escorts that are charging more money (but in most cases I do not think they are worth it). Almost anyone who really has more earning potential would be working outside the country now. I would recommend living a little bit low key. Take it easy blend in, and don't try and spend that amount of money. I have zero problems here, and live really comfortable and have mostly very good sex. The biggest caveat is that unless you have a lot better luck than me changing your dollars for bolivars in cash, you are going to need to find someone you can trust, that will loan you their bank card. You give them the money, and they deposit bolivars in your account, then you use the card for most transactions. It is good if you speak basic Spanish..Agree 100%.
Incidentally I forgot to mention that I found a money changer along Av Principal Del Bosque. If you turn left as you come out of hotel Chacao Cumberland, walk for about 30 seconds then turn left at the main road. You will see the metro station in from of you, walk past this and turn right. You are now on a pedestrian walk way. About 100 metres on your right you will see a parade of shops, with lots of mini shops inside. Within this complex you will see 2 or 3 money / pawn shops. Be careful and test the water with a small amount first and you will need to go early in the day otherwise they will run out of cash.
Happy punting!
Honestly $3000 is a ridiculous amount of money to try and spend in 2 weeks, or even a month, I am not even sure it is possible. I brought something like $1800 in cash and have been here a couple of weeks already, and have not spent even half of that, my hotel is good and is 3 stars and it is about $5 per night, top hotels (like Altamira Suites or Altamira Village, or Chacao Suites) are $20-$30. A half an hour in a studio is less than a dollar, and a tip of a dollar is in most cases excessive. Most girls I know are happy with a tip of. 30 c for normal service, and. 50-. 75 for BBBJ, or cum in mouth. Escorts are $3-$7 an hour plus taxi $1-$2 and tip of a few dollars or a bit more if they stay all night. Unless you want to go to Roraima, or Las Roques, it is going to be hard to spend $100/ day. Personally I think $50 is quite reasonable. I am probably spending less than $30 and maybe living a bit conservatively, by some peoples standards, but eating well, staying in a nice place, and having lots of sex. If you really live large and eat at the most expensive places, drink a lot, go to clubs, maybe you could start to spend more, plus there are some escorts that are charging more money (but in most cases I do not think they are worth it). Almost anyone who really has more earning potential would be working outside the country now. I would recommend living a little bit low key. Take it easy blend in, and don't try and spend that amount of money..Which hotel are you staying?
I am going to be in Caracas on December 16, I thought it was easy to change money with doormen at hotels especially Chacao.
I am going to be there for 4 days so I need to change my cash quickly.
El Minetero
11-04-17, 12:50
"There are some escorts that are charging more money, but in most cases I do not think they are worth it." What can they do that's worth more than the others? I don't care if they have sparks flying out their ass, it's still just sex.
El Minetero
11-04-17, 13:04
"I have zero problems here, and live really comfortable and have mostly very good sex." Are you living there, or spending an extended stay? What's the possibility of renting an apartment? Do you know the visa possibilities for living there? Is it possible to change 'digital dollars', Paypal or debit card transfers, for cash? Any information about Merida? What's the possibility of getting introductions to women through doormen or other locals, rather than escort services?
"Is it possible to change 'digital dollars', Paypal or debit card transfers, for cash? Absolutely, that's how many Venezuelans (me included) make a living, freelancing over the internet and exchanging the e-money. I do it with a guy I know on Facebook, but of course there is always a risk involved. A safer (and quite popular around here way is using Uphold / AIRtm, with that service you can easily transfer dollars from a variety of sources (credit card, bitcoin, processors like Paypal, etc) to a local bank account in bolivares.
El Minetero
11-04-17, 20:25
Absolutely, that's how many Venezuelans (me included) make a living, freelancing over the internet and exchanging the e-money. I do it with a guy I know on Facebook, but of course there is always a risk involved. A safer (and quite popular around here way is using Uphold / AIRtm, with that service you can easily transfer dollars from a variety of sources (credit card, bitcoin, processors like Paypal, etc) to a local bank account in bolivares.I'd rather just transfer $100 or $200 at a time and get cash in hand. Do people want to get Bolivars out of the country in Dollars? Seems like a transfer from one US Paypal account to another US Paypal account would accomplish that.
Planning on taking a trip to Caracas. Some questions please:
1. How safe is Caracas for a gringo? (I don't speak a word of Spanish).
2. Whats the names of the best strip joints?
3. Which hotels in Caracas are girl-friendly?
4. Which escort agencies are the best??
5. Can anyone recommend a reliable driver / guide who speaks good English?
6. Should I change my dollars into VZ Bolivars in North-America, or should I do it in VZ?
7. How safe is it to use credit cards in Caracas?
Thanks in advance.
Planning on taking a trip to Caracas. Some questions please:
1. How safe is Caracas for a gringo? (I don't speak a word of Spanish).
2. Whats the names of the best strip joints?
3. Which hotels in Caracas are girl-friendly?
4. Which escort agencies are the best??
5. Can anyone recommend a reliable driver / guide who speaks good English?
6. Should I change my dollars into VZ Bolivars in North-America, or should I do it in VZ?
7. How safe is it to use credit cards in Caracas?
Thanks in advance.Caracas is not safe for the people who live in Caracas, much less for a gringo. It isn't impossible to navigate the city and have fun, but make no mistake, you have to be extra careful. Like all good things in life, it's all about risk management.
I don't think it's even possible to exchange dollars to bolivares in the USA, or anywhere outside Venezuela with the exception of a handful of colombian cities in the border with our country. There is no interest in our currency, most venezuelan bills have less value than the paper they are printed on.
Forget about using credit cards, besides paying for the hotel. If you pay for stuff with your US credit card the exchange rate will be the official one, $1 = 10000 bolivares. The exchange rate at the black market is $1 = 44000, over 4 times more. Plus, with how people here are starved for dollars there is a high risk of credit card fraud, even if you only go to nice upscale places. Last year I served as a guide to group of british tourists, and one of them got a fraudelent charge made to his credit card, made in a local travel agency.
Trevor2522
11-05-17, 15:26
The climate is rather cool, like Bogota's, but the cable car (world's longest) is under repair, and I can't find any flights at all to Merida, only to El Vigia down in the lowlands. Would it be safer to travel to Merida overland from the Colombian border town of Cucuta (only 100 miles), or the much-longer route from Caracas (300 miles)? Don't hordes of Venezuelans do this every day?
Merida has several university campuses, so could be fruitful territory for mongers if safer than the capital (security situation?). Could a chartered light aircraft, like a small Cessna (from Cucuta or Caracas) be a viable option, especially if sharing with friends? Thanks in advance.
In general Americans, Africans and Asians need a visa for Venezuela. Other nationalities, including Canadians & Europeans, are granted 90 days at the border. This also extends to Americans resident in neighboring Colombia, such as retirees.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Venezuela
Caracas is not safe for the people who live in Caracas, much less for a gringo. It isn't impossible to navigate the city and have fun, but make no mistake, you have to be extra careful. Like all good things in life, it's all about risk management.
I don't think it's even possible to exchange dollars to bolivares in the USA, or anywhere outside Venezuela with the exception of a handful of colombian cities in the border with our country. There is no interest in our currency, most venezuelan bills have less value than the paper they are printed on.
Forget about using credit cards, besides paying for the hotel. If you pay for stuff with your US credit card the exchange rate will be the official one, $1 = 10000 bolivares. The exchange rate at the black market is $1 = 44000, over 4 times more. Plus, with how people here are starved for dollars there is a high risk of credit card fraud, even if you only go to nice upscale places. Last year I served as a guide to group of british tourists, and one of them got a fraudulent charge made to his credit card, made in a local travel agencyThanks MC.
I'm assuming Angelus strip club is still the hot spot in Caracas??
Thanks MC.
I'm assuming Angelus strip club is still the hot spot in Caracas??I am not sure! It's been a while since I've visited Caracas. Coincidentially I am travelling to Caracas next week to (among other things) check how the current states of the clubs and such places, on behalf of a forum poster who is coming to Venezuela. I'll post any up to date info I manage to get.
The airport had been closed for several years. A commercial flight crashed in 2008 killing all on board after numerous other close calls and smaller accidents. Think it flew into the mountain upon take off. Merida was anti Chavez and presumably still is and Merida could never get the airport moved to another location. As you noted, it's a mountainous city and this airport is not well situated. Commercial flights resumed from Caracas in 2014but I bet flights only depart Caracas if they have full occupancy. With the current economic and political situation, it may be difficult to find a flight.
I would say the best way is from Colombia.
You would want any Cessna pilots to be certified for mountain flying. To me, it sounds like a suicide mission.
Have fun!
The climate is rather cool, like Bogota's, but the cable car (world's longest) is under repair, and I can't find any flights at all to Merida, only to El Vigia down in the lowlands. Would it be safer to travel to Merida overland from the Colombian border town of Cucuta (only 100 miles), or the much-longer route from Caracas (300 miles)? Don't hordes of Venezuelans do this every day?
Merida has several university campuses, so could be fruitful territory for mongers if safer than the capital (security situation?). Could a chartered light aircraft, like a small Cessna (from Cucuta or Caracas) be a viable option, especially if sharing with friends? Thanks in advance.
In general Americans, Africans and Asians need a visa for Venezuela. Other nationalities, including Canadians & Europeans, are granted 90 days at the border. This also extends to Americans resident in neighboring Colombia, such as retirees.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Venezuela
Hello everyone,
I would like to know which club offers the best show according to you.
What day does it take to attend?
I also have another question, what do you think are the most beautiful girls among Colombians, Mexicans and Venezuelans?
Because we hear everywhere that the girls of Venezuelan are the most beautiful, even on forum when we go back 50/60 pages back.
However, when I look at the photos of Colombia escorts and Mexicans on twitter, they are more beautiful than those of Venezuela.
Also many shows their face unlike that of Venezuela.
I also have another question, what do you think are the most beautiful girls among Colombians, Mexicans and Venezuelans?
Because we hear everywhere that the girls of Venezuelan are the most beautiful, even on forum when we go back 50/60 pages back.
However, when I look at the photos of Colombia escorts and Mexicans on twitter, they are more beautiful than those of Venezuela.
Also many shows their face unlike that of Venezuela.Just my opinion, but the looks of Venezuelans and Colombians is several levels above the Mexicanas.
But the best place I've visited for beautiful women is Sao Paulo, Brasil.
Please if anyone knows of any reputable money changer in Caracas. Please PM me.
I will be there next month.
GreatGuy1234
11-16-17, 01:55
Am I reading DolarToday correctly, and the exchange rate is 60,000 : 1 now?
Am I reading DolarToday correctly, and the exchange rate is 60,000 : 1 now?This is the exchange rate on the colombian border. In Caracas you may have 55.000 by transfert and 50.000 with cash.
SeanWilkds
11-16-17, 14:05
This is the exchange rate on the colombian border. In Caracas you may have 55.000 by transfert and 50.000 with cash.Just to clarify the rates you quoted when you quote cash rate I am assuming you mean you pay in cash and receive in your acct. Cash for bolivars in efectivo is going to be lower. The best I can get for efectivo is 35-40. For transfer from my US account and receiving bolivars in Venezuela acct I am getting 45-50 but it is through a friend and I think can do a bit better as you mentioned if I was pushing for a better rate. Any idea of price and availability of bolivars in efectivo in cúcuta. Sounds like that's where all the bolivars are because they are pretty scarce on the streets here in Caracas and in Margarita when I was there last.
Just to clarify the rates you quoted when you quote cash rate I am assuming you mean you pay in cash and receive in your acct. Cash for bolivars in efectivo is going to be lower. The best I can get for efectivo is 35-40. For transfer from my US account and receiving bolivars in Venezuela acct I am getting 45-50 but it is through a friend and I think can do a bit better as you mentioned if I was pushing for a better rate. Any idea of price and availability of bolivars in efectivo in ccuta. Sounds like that's where all the bolivars are because they are pretty scarce on the streets here in Caracas and in Margarita when I was there last.This is what I get between transfert to my account and effectivo. I change with Arabs and Chineses who have businesses (bodiga, clothing shops, restaurants, etcetera), often they have a lot cash.
Thank you for your opinion Combo;).
Although I have never been to Brazil, I also think that girls in Brazil turn heads more than any other.
As for the clubs, is there someone to inform us?
Haitek you who is probably the best able to inform us, can you, help us on this?
It would be nice if someone could recommend always active agency girls.
It's been a long time since anyone talks about their experience with pros.
http://www.sexcaribeonline.com/sexcaribeonline/agencias/agencias
Hello fellow deviants,
I notice there are plenty of AirBnBs listed for Caracas, many for less than $10 per night. Can anyone provide insight. Pros vs cons on Air BnB or other rental properties in Caracas?
Thanks!
Rodeo.
Thank you for your opinion Combo;).
Although I have never been to Brazil, I also think that girls in Brazil turn heads more than any other.
As for the clubs, is there someone to inform us?
Haitek you who is probably the best able to inform us, can you, help us on this?Sorry, as I spend much of my time this year in Barcelona / Puerto la Cruz, I lost touch with Caracas.
In transit Caracas, I'm just going to El Canagua club (in CC Bello Campo, on the basement of the parking) because I know everyone and I like the atmosphere.
It would be nice if someone could recommend always active agency girls.
It's been a long time since anyone talks about their experience with pros.
http://www.sexcaribeonline.com/sexcaribeonline/agencias/agenciasAs much as I remember from my experiences with escorts in Caracas, girls are usually those show on web site's pictures. But the pictures are photoshoped. In reality, the girl has a few extra pounds and pimples on her skin and acne on her face.
Thanks for the answer Haitek.
Pity that we can not trust the photos.
A legend says that Latin girls squirt easily, legend or reality.
In real life as far as clubs are concerned, what interests me is the quality of the shows.
I like shows, the dense interaction with the audience.
Hello fellow deviants,
I notice there are plenty of AirBnBs listed for Caracas, many for less than $10 per night. Can anyone provide insight. Pros vs cons on Air BnB or other rental properties in Caracas?
Thanks!
Rodeo.All private apartments in Caracas downtown experience a water shortage from Wednesday morning to Sunday morning. Not very practical for hygiene especially for sex.
You must first check if the AirBnB's apartment has a large water tank. At least you can wash with a bucket of water.
For around 15 dolars, you can stay in a nice hotel without water shortage problem.
All private apartments in Caracas downtown experience a water shortage from Wednesday morning to Sunday morning. Not very practical for hygiene especially for sex.
You must first check if the AirBnB's apartment has a large water tank. At least you can wash with a bucket of water.
For around 15 dolars, you can stay in a nice hotel without water shortage problem.I am booked in Eurobuilding Hotel in December at 17 usd / night. Can't get better!
GreatGuy1234
11-18-17, 03:25
What's the low down on hotels? Someone was saying earlier Chacao Cumberland was only 120,000 bolivars which at the time was $7, does anyone have more recent info on rates? Is this a good hotel? I would like to have reliable Wifi for work if possible but I am also on a budget. Is it possible to exchange money from paypal or bitcoin to bolivars?
GreatGuy1234
11-18-17, 03:28
Wow, actually the rate is only 108,000 per night so about $2 per night.
GreatGuy1234
11-18-17, 20:08
Sry the rate for Cumberland is actually 200,000 bolivars, but that is still only $3 per night. Eurobuilding is 700,000 bolivars or $10 usd per night or 639,670 on their website, but I got this by selecting 'country of residence Venezuela' so I dunno if they give the same rate for foreigners. If I put in Canadian they want $80 usd per night.
Two week ago, I stayed at Marriott Grande Playa, price by night was 630.000 bvs (180 dollars at official rate, 22 dollars at black market rate at that time) for a deluxe room. But price in bvs must go up now following inflation.
I am still having a hard time understanding the inflation in Venezuela.
The prices charged by the girls online have increased by over 250% since January this year.
Are the prices quoted gringo prices, because I cannot imagine any local can tolerate a 250% mark up in price within a year.
GreatGuy1234
11-19-17, 03:45
Consumer prices have gone up 741% in the last Feb.-Feb. Cycle. Venezuela is experiencing hyper inflation because the government is printing a ton of money. This is very bad for the economy because it destroys everyone's savings although at least people have alternative currencies they can turn to, like USD and bitcoin. Lots of girls on sexycaracas charging the equivalent of $2 so even if this is the so called "gringo price" I don't see why we should care. Two dollars for sex with an attractive Venezuelan girl seems like a fair deal to me.
The Tall Man
11-19-17, 16:51
Consumer prices have gone up 741% in the last Feb.-Feb. Cycle. Venezuela is experiencing hyper inflation because the government is printing a ton of money. This is very bad for the economy because it destroys everyone's savings although at least people have alternative currencies they can turn to, like USD and bitcoin. Lots of girls on sexycaracas charging the equivalent of $2 so even if this is the so called "gringo price" I don't see why we should care. Two dollars for sex with an attractive Venezuelan girl seems like a fair deal to me.Tell me more damn $2. USD?
I will spend this next month of December in Colombia and maybe need to figure out how to drop into Caracas for a few days to try the local dish, LOL.
TTM.
GreatGuy1234
11-19-17, 17:25
That is what the advertisements on sexycaracas say. On another site one girl was advertising a price of 100,000 bolivares, which is $1.5 usd, with an additional 15 cents requested for cab fare.
On a local job board I saw a position (non sex worker) advertised with a weekly salary of 70,000 bolivares ($1 usd), so presumably even at this $2-$5 hourly rate escorts are making pretty good money. The economy has been so devastated by hyper inflation, price controls and the totality of the socialist program that people are desperate for any income.
Two week ago, I stayed at Marriott Grande Playa, price by night was 630.000 bvs (180 dollars at official rate, 22 dollars at black market rate at that time) for a deluxe room. But price in bvs must go up now following inflation.It's a very valid statement. Lock in the rate before it goes up to match the inflation and it will.
Secondly, I got the rate of 17 usd / night in Eurobuilding, Caracas. I needed help of local friends and lot of trust and coordination between us to do it. Normally, big hotels such as these do not allow foreigners to pay the local rate using some decree issued by the govt that unless foreigners have a work visa for Ven, they can not pay for hotels in local rate or local currency.
Further, if you see a rate of 65,000 BS to a 1 USD. Forget you will get this exchange rate. For a bank transfer. Its 15-20% less. For cash its -25-35% less. Do your maths. There is shortage of hard cash and only people who have cash in BS are people who do local business in large volumes on a daily basis. To get good rates. Make friends with such people.
That is what the advertisements on sexycaracas say. On another site one girl was advertising a price of 100,000 bolivares, which is $1.5 usd, with an additional 15 cents requested for cab fare.
On a local job board I saw a position (non sex worker) advertised with a weekly salary of 70,000 bolivares ($1 usd), so presumably even at this $2-$5 hourly rate escorts are making pretty good money. The economy has been so devastated by hyper inflation, price controls and the totality of the socialist program that people are desperate for any income.And what facts do you have to presume that $2-$5 is good money? What is the cost of living per day? Does $2 buy you a steak dinner? Or does $2 get you meat scraps? The point is no one here knows. Yiu would have to be the one trying to survive to really know.
These comparisons to poverty wages and living are useless in this and other forums.
The Tall Man
11-20-17, 16:13
I had a crazy thought, first know that I frequent Colombia months at a time a few few times each year and I will be in Medellin and traveling around Colombia the next month and a half so, here is the crazy thought, why not bring a Venezuelan girl into Colombia.
What does a Venezuelan need to visit and enter Colombia? A visa? Passport? Cost? Which border to cross by auto / foot? How long can they reside in Colombia (ie 90 days? Other information.
I told you I had a crazy thought.
BTW, I have been in touch with a half dozen pretty mid twenty year old's from the dating sites who responded with some interest to my crazy thought. If things are that cheap why not import for a week or more?
Your comments are welcomed.
TTM.
GreatGuy1234
11-20-17, 18:22
According to google, a Colombia tourist visa is not required for citizens of Venezuela for up to 90 days or any South American country. They do not need a passport either, a simple identity card will suffice.
Which dating sites did you use? Curious? Many of them have bots replying to you!
You could run a facebook fan page campaign and search for real girls (via the FB profiles) offering them a job in Colombia.
Details of the job to be discussed. (write so in the ad).
On another note, most Venezuelan girls will be happy if you could help them relocate but not necessarily stick with you once they have access to other men who are richer and better looking than you. Think about it.
I had a crazy thought, first know that I frequent Colombia months at a time a few few times each year and I will be in Medellin and traveling around Colombia the next month and a half so, here is the crazy thought, why not bring a Venezuelan girl into Colombia.
What does a Venezuelan need to visit and enter Colombia? A visa? Passport? Cost? Which border to cross by auto / foot? How long can they reside in Colombia (ie 90 days? Other information.
I told you I had a crazy thought.
BTW, I have been in touch with a half dozen pretty mid twenty year old's from the dating sites who responded with some interest to my crazy thought. If things are that cheap why not import for a week or more?
Your comments are welcomed.
TTM.
The Tall Man
11-21-17, 22:52
According to google, a Colombia tourist visa is not required for citizens of Venezuela for up to 90 days or any South American country. They do not need a passport either, a simple identity card will suffice.Thank you, now I need to figure who I will pitch this crazy idea to.
TTM.
Thank you, now I need to figure who I will pitch this crazy idea to.
TTM.Travelling with a girl across the border for P4 P may look like a classic example of what you should not do, at least in the eyes of LE, and it may happen, just think about it.
Travelling with a girl across the border for P4 P may look like a classic example of what you should not do, at least in the eyes of LE, and it may happen, just think about it.That was my thought upon reading Tall Man's post. Seems like you'd be a good target for LE.
Sry the rate for Cumberland is actually 200,000 bolivars, but that is still only $3 per night. Eurobuilding is 700,000 bolivars or $10 usd per night or 639,670 on their website, but I got this by selecting 'country of residence Venezuela' so I dunno if they give the same rate for foreigners. If I put in Canadian they want $80 usd per night.They always rake the gringos. Thats why I learned to read and write in spanish. I've noticed this years back. When I would book a flight in english, they charge an avg $50 more so I always booked in spanish. Plus I use the spanish sites to do my bookings and not the english ones like Kayak or Bookings.
Am I reading DolarToday correctly, and the exchange rate is 60,000 : 1 now?Its almost going up every other day, its now 82,000 bolivars to $1 usd. Yikes.
DonCarlos1234
11-22-17, 09:15
Thank you, now I need to figure who I will pitch this crazy idea to.
TTM.Hey Tall Man,
I too have had crazy ideas. Something like "friends with benefits" . Those poor people need friends with $$ to help them escape. Sad but true. We are blessed with the opportunity to meet them and shall I say maybe cursed if we do it only for self gratification in these circumstances. If I could I would send $50 to 20 girls and say leave ASAP! Sure meet up in Maracaibo or Bogota as friends. And who knows what could happen. Go for it Tall Man. Meanwhile I hope my tourist Visa gets approved here in the USA. Beautiful country, beautiful women, terrible economy. And who takes Bitcoins over there now?
The Tall Man
11-22-17, 16:11
Hey Tall Man,
I too have had crazy ideas. Something like "friends with benefits" . Those poor people need friends with $$ to help them escape. Sad but true. We are blessed with the opportunity to meet them and shall I say maybe cursed if we do it only for self gratification in these circumstances. If I could I would send $50 to 20 girls and say leave ASAP! Sure meet up in Maracaibo or Bogota as friends. And who knows what could happen. Go for it Tall Man. Meanwhile I hope my tourist Visa gets approved here in the USA. Beautiful country, beautiful women, terrible economy. And who takes Bitcoins over there now?Thanks for all of your candid and helpful comments, also from some of you with the PM you sent, it all helps execute the plan if at all possible.
Well since I am leaving for Colombia in 2 weeks, staying for a bit over a month this visit, I have learned that getting a Venezuelan visa in this time period will not happen, being in LA I would need to personally visit the Venz consulate office in San Francisco SO my plan is to arrange the girl to meet in Colombia at the nearest border crossing on foot.
As you see my plan is developing but in the meantime I have pitched this idea to 4 girls via Latin American Cupid and yes they are hungry to discuss this once in a lifetime opportunity. These are not stunners but very cute good looking girl next door types which I crave, all being between 20 and 25 years of age and ready for a bit of adventure.
Stay tuned.
Thanks for all of your candid and helpful comments, also from some of you with the PM you sent, it all helps execute the plan if at all possible.
Well since I am leaving for Colombia in 2 weeks, staying for a bit over a month this visit, I have learned that getting a Venezuelan visa in this time period will not happen, being in LA I would need to personally visit the Venz consulate office in San Francisco SO my plan is to arrange the girl to meet in Colombia at the nearest border crossing on foot.
As you see my plan is developing but in the meantime I have pitched this idea to 4 girls via Latin American Cupid and yes they are hungry to discuss this once in a lifetime opportunity. These are not stunners but very cute good looking girl next door types which I crave, all being between 20 and 25 years of age and ready for a bit of adventure.
Stay tuned.In my opinion it would be much better if you met the girl first then escorted her over the border to Colombia. I realize this is not possible because you do not have time to procure a Venezuelan Visa. There are just so many logistical issues in trying to have a girl you never met meet you in another country. Not to mention you are going to have to send someone you never met the money up front and hope she actually makes the journey. Also, I imagine the price is going to be quite a bit higher negotiating online rather then in person. Anyway, I certainly don't want to rain on your parade but, I think after you add the pluses and minuses you will come to the conclusion to stick with the Colombian girls. One other option and I am not encouraging you to do anything illegal or can cause you trouble but, I have a feeling if you travel by car / bus / taxi to a border town at the Venezuelan / Colombian border you will find the VISA restriction to enter Venezuela is not enforced for US Citizens, is much more relaxed, or can be bypassed by presenting the officer checking your passport with a few US Dollars. I know of many backpackers who have done this within the last six months and were able to cross with just a passport.
I am currently in Caracas, and have been checking the old places. Found that a few of the massage parlors in Sabana Grande are closed. Latin Fantasy Spa is open, the place is incredibly cheap (Boivares 70 k for half an hour, plus 40 k more for bareback BJ), but the quality of the girls was all over the place. Most were just OK-ish, with a couple of good looking ones. If somebody is interested in the sub-$1 fuck experience, the place is in Torre Movilnet Sur, a big office building attached to El Recreo Shopping Mall, on the sixth floor, the number of the office is 6-3.
In the other end of the spectrum is Studio Piccola, in Las Mercedes. That place is very neat, and the girls were veritable stunners. Like, HOLY CRAP so hot, I was truly impressed. Of course that quality means a much higher cost, they charge 400 k for an hour of massage and 1 ejaculation plus any extras you may negotiate with the lady. Very expensive for us Venezuelans, but for a gringo that's like $6 dollars at street rate. A hint, pay in bolivares, they will happily take your american currency but will charge $30 for the service. Like I said, it's in Las Mercedes (one of the nicer areas in Caracas), at the beginning of Calle Londres, Edificio IUS, a very private and secure office building.
However, when I look at the photos of Colombia escorts and Mexicans on twitter, they are more beautiful than those of Venezuela.
Quite a few of the high-end girls scorting in Mexico are actually Venezuelan. For example, a good number of the top rated girls in ZonaDivas are from our country.
Explorer8939
11-24-17, 07:41
A hint, pay in bolivares, they will happily take your american currency but will charge $30 for the service. Ladies may charge 100,000 BS, but what is the largest bill in circulation now?
GreatGuy1234
11-24-17, 08:22
There is a 100,000 note that was just introduced into circulation AFAIK. The 500 and 20 k were introduced at the start of this year.
Ladies may charge 100,000 BS, but what is the largest bill in circulation now?Largest bill available is the Bolivares 100,000 bill.
But a problem is that we are currently suffering a shortage of physical bills, to the point that it has become a business to sell the bills with a %30 (or even higher) markup. Coming to Caracas I had to transfer a guy 260 thousand bolivares to get 200 thousand in bills, as crazy as that may sound. This is also affecting the black market exchange scene, because few people are dealing with physical bills, most want to deal with bank transfers. Two days ago I was asking with the street exchangers in Sabana Grande, some said that they were working half in bills and half in bank transfer, another said that his boss does exchange with boivares bills but he takes the aforementioned % of cut.
Largest bill available is the Bolivares 100,000 bill.
But a problem is that we are currently suffering a shortage of physical bills, to the point that it has become a business to sell the bills with a %30 (or even higher) markup. Coming to Caracas I had to transfer a guy 260 thousand bolivares to get 200 thousand in bills, as crazy as that may sound. This is also affecting the black market exchange scene, because few people are dealing with physical bills, most want to deal with bank transfers. Two days ago I was asking with the street exchangers in Sabana Grande, some said that they were working half in bills and half in bank transfer, another said that his boss does exchange with boivares bills but he takes the aforementioned % of cut.MaraCucho,
I am planning a trip to Maracaibo coming from Aruba at the end of January. Are you available to be my wingman? I am not particularly worried about security but cash yes, I think it has become a big problem.
I need a good hotel at black market rate prices and beautiful venezolanas.
Y hablar castellano para mi no es problema. No necesito de visa para Venezuela. Gracias.
Tavares.
ThePrince1127
11-24-17, 14:10
I am currently in Caracas, and have been checking the old places. Found that a few of the massage parlors in Sabana Grande are closed. Latin Fantasy Spa is open, the place is incredibly cheap (Boivares 70 k for half an hour, plus 40 k more for bareback BJ), but the quality of the girls was all over the place. Most were just OK-ish, with a couple of good looking ones. If somebody is interested in the sub-$1 fuck experience, the place is in Torre Movilnet Sur, a big office building attached to El Recreo Shopping Mall, on the sixth floor, the number of the office is 6-3.
In the other end of the spectrum is Studio Piccola, in Las Mercedes. That place is very neat, and the girls were veritable stunners. Like, HOLY CRAP so hot, I was truly impressed. Of course that quality means a much higher cost, they charge 400 k for an hour of massage and 1 ejaculation plus any extras you may negotiate with the lady. Very expensive for us Venezuelans, but for a gringo that's like $6 dollars at street rate. A hint, pay in bolivares, they will happily take your american currency but will charge $30 for the service. Like I said, it's in Las Mercedes (one of the nicer areas in Caracas), at the beginning of Calle Londres, Edificio IUS, a very private and secure office building.MaraCucho,
Great intel and thanks for posting! Will check out Studio Piccola in Feb. I take it they accept transfers from a wide range of banks?
World Travel 69
11-24-17, 16:39
I hope you are using the Map and List to go by, so we can update it?
https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1T4GElBFC_EVoaxRJgVYQI3Ye4g4&ll=10.493711732815001%2C-66.8697452545166&z=14
I am currently in Caracas, and have been checking the old places. Found that a few of the massage parlors in Sabana Grande are closed. Latin Fantasy Spa is open, the place is incredibly cheap (Boivares 70 k for half an hour, plus 40 k more for bareback BJ), but the quality of the girls was all over the place. Most were just OK-ish, with a couple of good looking ones. If somebody is interested in the sub-$1 fuck experience, the place is in Torre Movilnet Sur, a big office building attached to El Recreo Shopping Mall, on the sixth floor, the number of the office is 6-3.
In the other end of the spectrum is Studio Piccola, in Las Mercedes. That place is very neat, and the girls were veritable stunners. Like, HOLY CRAP so hot, I was truly impressed. Of course that quality means a much higher cost, they charge 400 k for an hour of massage and 1 ejaculation plus any extras you may negotiate with the lady. Very expensive for us Venezuelans, but for a gringo that's like $6 dollars at street rate. A hint, pay in bolivares, they will happily take your american currency but will charge $30 for the service. Like I said, it's in Las Mercedes (one of the nicer areas in Caracas), at the beginning of Calle Londres, Edificio IUS, a very private and secure office building.
GreatGuy1234
11-24-17, 20:37
Would it be possible to arrange for a bank account to use while in Caracas? Like talk to the doorman at my hotel and get that set up? I'd like to be able to sell bitcoin for VEF but you can only receive by transfer to a bank account. I've heard in this thread about people giving money and then being given a debit card and letter of authorization, would it be possible to set that up and then receive bank transfers to that account as well?
MaraCucho,
Great intel and thanks for posting! Will check out Studio Piccola in Feb. I take it they accept transfers from a wide range of banks?Yes, they also accept debit cards.
Would it be possible to arrange for a bank account to use while in Caracas? Like talk to the doorman at my hotel and get that set up? I'd like to be able to sell bitcoin for VEF but you can only receive by transfer to a bank account. I've heard in this thread about people giving money and then being given a debit card and letter of authorization, would it be possible to set that up and then receive bank transfers to that account as well?I am very close to doing that for a forum member. I spent almost and entire week going to all the banks, the answer was always a big NO, foreigners with a tourist visa can't open a local bank account through direct means. Of course, there is always another way. Much like another guy in the forum (I think it was Haitek?) I found an acountant who has all sort of connections, and if everything goes smoothly by Monday I will have the debit card. She even got the forum member a RIF number, which until very recently I thought was impossible.
MaraCucho,
I am planning a trip to Maracaibo coming from Aruba at the end of January. Are you available to be my wingman? I am not particularly worried about security but cash yes, I think it has become a big problem.
I need a good hotel at black market rate prices and beautiful venezolanas.
Y hablar castellano para mi no es problema. No necesito de visa para Venezuela. Gracias.
Tavares.I don't see why not! Drop a line whenever you want.
I am very close to doing that for a forum member. I spent almost and entire week going to all the banks, the answer was always a big NO, foreigners with a tourist visa can't open a local bank account through direct means. Of course, there is always another way. Much like another guy in the forum (I think it was Haitek?) I found an acountant who has all sort of connections, and if everything goes smoothly by Monday I will have the debit card. She even got the forum member a RIF number, which until very recently I thought was impossible.Yes, I can confirm, I have a tourist visa and I have a local bank account, thank to a RIF.
I don't see why not! Drop a line whenever you want.Thanks MaraCucho,
But how to get in touch with you??
Thanks MaraCucho,
But how to get in touch with you??Oops, I assumed that you could send private messages on the forum. Not sure, is it against the rules to publish a personal mail?
I am very close to doing that for a forum member. I spent almost and entire week going to all the banks, the answer was always a big NO, foreigners with a tourist visa can't open a local bank account through direct means. Of course, there is always another way. Much like another guy in the forum (I think it was Haitek?) I found an acountant who has all sort of connections, and if everything goes smoothly by Monday I will have the debit card. She even got the forum member a RIF number, which until very recently I thought was impossible.I opened a bank account 2 years ago in Ven. On a tourist visa. But it was a 1 week process. I could write a 300 page book on it, basis my 1 week experience.
Oops, I assumed that you could send private messages on the forum. Not sure, is it against the rules to publish a personal mail?I really don't know. By the way, is it Caracas better for mongering than Maracaibo?
GreatGuy1234
11-25-17, 16:06
Yes, the posting of personal e-mail addresses or contact information is prohibited.
BTW, Haitek do you know what's the working hours of the clubs in the CC Bello Campo? I recall reading that they were open during daytime, but last week I went at 4 pm and found them closed.
Also tried to visit the Mr Morrison (which I am sure used to open at 2 pm) and it was closed, a guy from a nearby bussiness told me that he thinks the club opens at 8 pm, but wasnt sure.
I really don't know. By the way, is it Caracas better for mongering than Maracaibo?Yes, absolutely. While in theory Maracaibo is the second biggest city in Venezuela, the difference in that aspect is tremendous. For example, in Maracaibo there are only two decent strip clubs, and massage parlors are unheard of.
Well, today I checked again the clubs in CC Bello Campo. El Canagua was again closed, I assume they are only opening at night. Antonella was sorta open, the doorman told me that during the day they function as a sportsbook, and the nightclub starts working at 7 pm.
Another placed I visited was a curious one, a massage parlor that a caraqueño friend told me about. It's called the Bella Donna Estudio, and looking at the Caracas List it's used to be the Masaspa Estudio. It's located in the Centro Profesional Este, in the same block as the Gran Melia Caracas (a popular 5 star hotel), second basement level SS, once you leave the stairs take a turn to the right. I don't quite remember the number of the office, but it's pretty easy to find because it' s the only door where music is coming from. The massage parlor is ultra-cheap, 30 minutes is only 40 thousand bolivares, and the hour is 54 thousand. It had a very seedy feel going on, but that's what I found curious, because the building where it is located is relatively nice and secure. I am very curious about the quality of the girls there, today it was crowded (again, its incredibly cheap) so I didn't stay. I will try to return this next Monday as early as possible.
Well, today I checked again the clubs in CC Bello Campo. El Canagua was again closed, I assume they are only opening at night. Antonella was sorta open, the doorman told me that during the day they function as a sportsbook, and the nightclub starts working at 7 pm.
Hola amigo! Exact, El Canagua and Antonella are night time club. I used to visit El Canagua after 22.00. Before 22.00 there are no much girls.
La Noche de Rondo, located on the parking of CC Chacaito, is day time club. It is a small club with about 5/6 girls and maybe 10 girls on Saturday after-noon. I found this club on newspaper advertising. This club is open only in day time, from 2 pm up to 8 pm (very safe on day time at the Centro Commercio Chacaito).
World Travel 69
11-26-17, 21:18
https://www.instagram.com/morrison.club/
I am not subscribed to instagram. Maybe you can find out the hours on it?
https://twitter.com/MrMorrisonClub
BTW, Haitek do you know what's the working hours of the clubs in the CC Bello Campo? I recall reading that they were open during daytime, but last week I went at 4 pm and found them closed.
Also tried to visit the Mr Morrison (which I am sure used to open at 2 pm) and it was closed, a guy from a nearby bussiness told me that he thinks the club opens at 8 pm, but wasnt sure.
How do you guys keep your luggage and belongings secure in Venezuela? Do you guys somehow lock your luggage to something in the hotel room?
GreatGuy1234
11-27-17, 14:29
What is the deal with getting from the airport into Caracas, should I exchange a few dollars in the airport to pay my taxi driver? And how much is a taxi from the airport into Caracas anyway?
Yes, absolutely. While in theory Maracaibo is the second biggest city in Venezuela, the difference in that aspect is tremendous. For example, in Maracaibo there are only two decent strip clubs, and massage parlors are unheard of.I agree with this. Very true!
I must say I have had some really good times on my trips to Maracaibo and the Aladin Hotel is something to behold with its themed rooms. There is also a race / sports book that is really nice. Something I think rivals some of Las Vegas's nicer sports books. However, It was hard to find the strip clubs and clubs. When we asked the taxi drivers for girls they would take us to apartments or run down houses. Half the time we would encounter two girls waking up from a nap or something very undesirable. There is one nice strip club in Maracaibo (I can not remember the name) but, they would not serve us beer (only cocktails) and the prices for the girls was outrageous. The scene in Caracas although more hectic has many more options.
What is the deal with getting from the airport into Caracas, should I exchange a few dollars in the airport to pay my taxi driver? And how much is a taxi from the airport into Caracas anyway?Two days ago I did paid 200000 bvs.
DonCarlos1234
12-02-17, 01:26
Somewhere I read that people are buying bitcoins with their Bolivares and then getting Amazon gift cards to have things shipped to them in Venezuela. I'ts all confusing. Anyone hear of these methods? You can buy $5 packs of Amazon gift cards on line. Someone there might accept them in lieu of Bolivares. Like a high end escort agency. Perhaps transfer electronically to their account. Or email to them?
SeanWilkds
12-04-17, 04:01
Somewhere I read that people are buying bitcoins with their Bolivares and then getting Amazon gift cards to have things shipped to them in Venezuela. I'ts all confusing. Anyone hear of these methods? You can buy $5 packs of Amazon gift cards on line. Someone there might accept them in lieu of Bolivares. Like a high end escort agency. Perhaps transfer electronically to their account. Or email to them?People will do that, some also have bank accounts in USA, PayPal accts, or buy bitcoin as you mentioned. The tricky part is meeting someone like that who is trustworthy. I have one friend who helps me in that way. The best advice I can give you is this website http://foro-ptc.com. It is a forum for online retailers, and it is almost completely in Spanish. If you speak Spanish you can sign up and meet people that way, it is a little tricky, because if you don't have any references people may distrust you, and you cannot send personal emails as a new user, you can only comment in the forum and see if anyone replies, and try and make a way to contact them directly via Skype, email, or WhatsApp. I am not very into bitcoin, but by googling you could probably find a forum used by Venezuelans, or figure out how to contact someone there. It is definitely growing here, because firstly the economy is in such an unstable condition people need to put their money somewhere that it will at least hold value (as in USD), or grow exponentially and be easily accessible (like BTC), the other factor you might not be aware of. Is Venezuela has incredibly cheap electricity because of their "socialist" govt, and this means a lot of people are mining bitcoin at the lowest rates on the planet, in an attempt to manage in a difficult economic environment. My friend is involved in this, and I can ask him if he has any contacts, of people who he considers trustworthy and who are interested in buying. You will probably also need a debit card and access to a local acct. To receive the money, because very few people have access to bolivars as cash money in any large amount. That is why your other idea of small denominations of amazon gift cards, or bringing mixed amounts of USD would also be a good solution. I brought $20/$50/$100's but you could even bring $10 bills and find people willing to buy or trade.
I am going to be in Caracas next week and I have managed to find someone to help change my dollars to Bolivares by giving me a debit card.
How can I access my cash from the debit card and pay my bills, do I have to withdraw the cash for them from the cash machine (dangerous?) or do they give me the bank online login to transfer the payment and what if they don't take card payments?
Is Venezuela has incredibly cheap electricity because of their "socialist" govt, and this means a lot of people are mining bitcoin at the lowest rates on the planet, in an attempt to manage in a difficult economic environment..Bitcoin mining is illegal in Venezuela. The govt takes this offence very seriously and many people are in prison because of this. I would suggest to all mongers to keep clear of this dangerous suggestion.
World Travel 69
12-06-17, 16:48
If you are an American I do not think you can do bank busy between Venezuela and the USA?
If you try to use an ATM on the street you most likely will be a Target.
I am going to be in Caracas next week and I have managed to find someone to help change my dollars to Bolivares by giving me a debit card.
How can I access my cash from the debit card and pay my bills, do I have to withdraw the cash for them from the cash machine (dangerous?) or do they give me the bank online login to transfer the payment and what if they don't take card payments?
If you try to use an ATM on the street you most likely will be a Target.Not really! And the reason is simple, in the case you find an ATM with cash (which is a rarity), those damn things only give 10 K bolivares, barely enough to buy a bottle of soda. A criminal would be truly desperate for robbing somebody of such a small amount.
I am going to be in Caracas next week and I have managed to find someone to help change my dollars to Bolivares by giving me a debit card.
How can I access my cash from the debit card and pay my bills, do I have to withdraw the cash for them from the cash machine (dangerous?) or do they give me the bank online login to transfer the payment and what if they don't take card payments?Most business do accept debit cards, including clubs and spas. Hell, even street vendors nowadays have a "si hay punto" sign, which means they have made an arrangement with a nearby store to use their point of sale. Like I said in the last post, ATMs are worthless, don't rely on them. And that is another yes, whoever doesn't have a point of sale for debit cards for practical reasons (for example, escort agencies) will accept bank transfers. You should discuss directly with the person who set up you with that debit card, to see if you can use the online banking or at least that person can make transfers for you.
ThePrince1127
12-08-17, 19:55
I am going to be in Caracas next week and I have managed to find someone to help change my dollars to Bolivares by giving me a debit card.
How can I access my cash from the debit card and pay my bills, do I have to withdraw the cash for them from the cash machine (dangerous?) or do they give me the bank online login to transfer the payment and what if they don't take card payments?When you see the queues at ATMs you will run a mile! You can easily waste 2 hours waiting in line for a measly 20 K BS. Almost everywhere accepts debit cards. You will have no problems, just make sure your contact is trustworthy.
ThePrince1127
12-08-17, 19:57
Two days ago I did paid 200000 bvs.Haitek,
Please remind me, where do you find the licensed (I. E. Safe) taxis at the airport?
I finally received the Vzla visa after going through the hoops: employment verification, ownership of property, bank account statement, etc. You also have to show the name of a person in Vzla that you will be visiting, flight info, and hotel accommodations. The visa came in two weeks. The visa is covered with a plastic and the lettering appears to blur at times. This became a source of headache for me.
I arrived on December 1 for my flight on american airlines to Caracas, and the customer service rep said that she could not "read" the Vzla visa. I was at the desk at 4 am, and my flight was scheduled to leave at 6:30 am. We argue and argue to no avail. She said that airlines have been fined for taking people to Vzla without a satisfactory visa. I quickly told her to route my flight to Medellin. I arrived in Medellin and purchased a ticket on Avior, Venezuelan airline. The next day I took Avior to Valencia without problems. On arrival in Valencia, the customs told me to stand at the back of the line to "confirm" my visa. I knew that this was a scam, a shake down. An hour later, custom rep in Valencia told me "Welcome to Venezuela". I had a large suitcase with gifts for Venezuelan chicas that I had met on Seeking Arrangement. Venezuelan customs asked me to "declare" the items. I quickly slip $20 and was on my way. Overall, I was not intimidated at all. Just hungry guys trying to make a living. This occurs in all third would countries.
A few hours later, I was in Caracas. I stayed at the Marriott and they have their own taxis. The driver was there to pick me up. This is where the fun truly begin. A 45 minute drive to the Marriott from the Airport is $1. Medellin $30. Rooms at the five star Marriott is $20 if you can get your money exchanged. Online, it is $200/ night. I used Marriott rewards points. The Marriott is no different from the Marriott Washington or Copley Place, Boston, where you pay $400 a night. I met with Marachubo from this website. He is an honest guy. He lives in Marachiabo, but came to Caracas to meet with me. We met with a lawyer and accountant, and between 15 mojitos, daiquiris, and mimosa, the bill came to $13. No where in the world you are going to find this.
The girls on Seeking Arrangement began to arrive one after the other. I had missed a day so the appointment were jumbled together. I barely took one to the room and got a call that another one was downstairs waiting for me. These are "normal" professional girls, some lawyers, nurses, doctors that wish to meet someone from outside. They all wish to leave Caracas. The fuck was quick, a quick Victoria secret gift and $20 for transportation, etc. There were girls that I could not even take to the room because another girl was in the room. I simply give a small gift with $20 for future visits. I even had a girl that flew all the way from across the country, Bolivar State, to meet with me. The girls are truly beautiful. They may not have anything, but they still take care of themselves, hair, nails, etc. If a person wishes for a spouse or a long term relationship, I will recommend Caracas hands down.
I spend only two nights in Caracas. The last night I visited two strip clubs with the attorney and Marachubo. Trio night club across the street from the Marriott Renaissance, and Antonello Strip club about five blocks down the street. Both clubs had beautiful women. The Antonello night club is a large one with at least 300 clients, 100 of which are girls of all varieties. Black, white, blonds, Asian, etc. I saw some Asian guys at the club, I never felt unsafe. It is 1,500,000 bolivares to fuck in the club or 2,000,000 bolivares to take the girl off the premises. This is roughly $30. The club gets half and the girl gets half. The girls range in age between 18 - 30. No grossly obese girls seen as in american clubs. There is something for everyone. You basically get to see what you are getting, unlike calling an agency. I took a nice girl and had a good night fuck until 6 am for $15. The girls are similar in beauty and complexion to girls you meet in Medellin but the difference in price is obvious. Girls in Medellin are now going for 200,000 pesos plus taxi, which comes out to $70. The influx of gringos to Medellin is escalating prices.
Overall, I had a great time in Caracas. I see it as an alternative destination to Medellin, which I still like. I never felt threatened. I will recommend having a driver with you at all times. You may arrange for a driver through the hotel that you stay. You need to get someone to change your money before you arrive or at the time of your arrival. Things become very cheap that way. I spend more time fucking regular professional girls, and only one girl from the strip club.
The city is well developed with a subway system. I visited the Avila mountain on a cable car. It is a tale of two cities. The poor and rich. Stay in Las Mercedes, Castellano, Altimara, and Country club areas. You dollars will make you afford to stay there with ease. The wealthy still drives Maseratis, Toyota Land Cruiser, and have beautiful girls on their shoulders. They saw the socialist ball coming their way, and quickly move their dollars to overseas accounts. They are now benefiting from the inflation. I will be back for the New Year celebration. This time I am avoiding American Airlines and taking a south america carrier. They understand their system. Go ahead and have some fun. Take the necessary precautions as you would take in any large city. I will not be seen in parts of Baltimore after 7 pm, so why will I be in the barrios of Caracas? Caracas is no more unsafe than Lagos or Johannesburg.
Thank you for the great report. I'm always happy to hear more about Venezuela. When you talked about the visa process, you mentioned a name of someone to visit in Venezuela was needed. How did you over come that? Also what was your experience exchanging money, debit card or cash? It's also good that you had reliable people on the ground. As soon as my membership upgrade goes through I will be building my contacts as well.
Thank you once again for the info.
Where are there decent street girls in Caracas similar to DeGrieff in Medellin? That probably doesn't matter though since access to cash is extremely difficult.
When I was in Caracas a few months ago I was told by taxi drivers that the place to find hot chicas is "LOS hoteles". It seems that there are certain hotels where the working girls hang out in the bar / lobby area and I guess you pick one and take her to your room? I've also heard locals mention this set up, but I never got the chance to actually check it out for myself. I poked my head into a couple of the hotels / bars around the Las Acacias / Casanova / Sabana Grande area and saw a few chicas but they weren't that hot. I think there are some nice love motels around the El Rosal area, is this where the hot chicas can be found?
Overall Venezuela is awesome but the money situation almost makes visiting not even worth it. It's like you have money but you can't spend it. And most of the hottest Venezolanas have already left to the US, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile. For example if you go to Mexico City there are some absolutely stunning Venezolanas escorting there you can bang for around $100 USD, and there are some very nice Venezolanas working in Colombia charging Colombian prices which can be somewhat economical.
On a side note about two years ago I luckily met a gorgeous Venezolana in the US who let me bang her for $100/ HR. Holy sh*t she was maybe the hottest female I've ever had sex with in my whole life. She wanted to marry a gringo to get her papers, and at first I told her no. But then after banging her a couple of times I basically became pussywhipped, and I told her I'll marry her all she has to do is have sex with me for free. Then we can divorce whenever she wants and she can go on her merry way with her green card. She actually turned me down, I think because she thought that maybe she would end up getting stuck with me like end up getting pregnant or something. She was very ambitious and had big plans to work as an engineer since she had an engineering degree from university in Maracaibo. Damn I miss that pussy! I'm almost shedding a tear as I type this. LOL!
And most of the hottest Venezolanas have already left to the US, Spain, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, Chile. For example if you go to Mexico City there are some absolutely stunning Venezolanas escorting there you can bang for around $100 USD, and there are some very nice Venezolanas working in Colombia charging Colombian prices which can be somewhat economical.
The Venezuelans are very family oriented. They are not individualists like Americans who strike out alone. I came across many people that have lived in Italy, Norway, Argentina, but have returned home to Venezuela because they missed family members. It is true that many beautiful girls have left, but they come home from time to time to visit family members, and this is where you "run" into them. There are still thousands on the ground in Caracas, absolutely gorgeous, that choose to remain with family members. Many are students or professionals that may choose to make some money on the side.
The number one headache is getting money exchanged. If you plan your trip ahead of time, you can have your money changed before you arrived so that you can get ready to party. You will have the time of your life and still bring a lot of money back home with you.
DonCarlos1234
12-17-17, 08:37
Got on a plane and dropped off tourist visa application in person in SFC 4 days ago. No customers in the office. Nice, friendly people, the only question they asked is do you know anyone there? I said, No my aunt lived there but has passed away. They had no desire to do an "interview'. Said we'll stamp in your passport the visa and return it to you after we hear from Caracas. Who knows what will happen (there were 25 pages of documents I spent assembling for them) It would pass any FBI / Interpol check. I'm thinking it will be approved. I'll go to Colombia if it's not.
I found the escort services in VNZ and hope to check them out. I saw a post from Korpu and another that has me thinking.
I'm reading that in Colombia you can find "friends with benefits" on Tinder, Seeking Arrangements and somehow on Facebook or the web for freelancers. Does anyone have this experience in Venezuela? What do they charge? How do you ask them? And do you pay in Bolivars or do they accept dollars?
Plane landed yesterday.
After changing a few dollars in Caracas airport, guys in camo arrested my taxi (150 meters from the airport) to tell me that they have me on camera doing illegal things (changing money out of a "casa de cambio" They kept me on the side of the street 20 minutes, asking tons of questions about my money and I continually answered that I will only talk in a police station, not in the street, they gave up and I arrived at my hotel.
Price for the taxi was 450000 bsf around 4.5 dollars at dolartoday rate.
BTW, how do you connect on dolartoday from Vnz? It seems that the site refuses the connection (well, at least from my hotel). I'm installing a VPN to avoid this limitation but you?
I have not been able to really change since I'm here, only a few at a low rate in the airport. I'm looking for a contact to get a card, which so far is not something easy to find. One doormen told me that he could have me a little bit of cash for Tuesday, well, still better than nothing, but a workaround would be appreciated. Can anybody reading this help with that?
Otherwise it is pretty calm here nothing special.
BTW, how do you connect on dolartoday from Vnz? The government blocks their website. The easiest way is to check dolartoday's twitter, which shows the same updated price as in the main site-.
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