Caracas

World traveler 69 I think you spent a lot of time researching your posts I would like to say thanks from people like me that need your help.

Thanks hortrod 10

It takes a lot a time, in most countries to update the lists.
But this country does not have much to update, because not too many mongers go there and post anything about the places they partied in.

I just spent about 6 hours updating the Medellin, Colombia list.

[QUOTE=Hotrod10; 1481419]World traveler 69 I think you spent a lot of time researching your posts I would like to say thanks from people like me that need your help.

Thanks hortrod 10[/QUOTE]

Caracus is on my list of cities to visit in SA. I am checking out flights and prices now but I keep reading how dangerous it is. Most of this comes from this site. I think most of you guys are seasoned travelers so I take your warnings to heart. Are cab drivers really that serious of a threat. If they are then I will not take my chances. Cab drivers are the only way to get around in a place like caracus. If a tourist must be so careful choosing a cab well how do you choose a cab. I have been to SA so many times I have lost track. I have been the target of thieves 4 or 5 times although only once did the bastards get money. I am getting a little uneasy at the thought of another knife in my back. Someone please tell me the danger is somewhat blown out of proportion. Also anyone know of a hotel with no bed bugs that won't break the bank.

I love this site

Hotrod10

Are these the same place?

[I][b]C C Bello Campo[/b][/I]

1. Angelus, in the basement C. C. Bello Campo, Nvel. Sótano, it is between the Metro stations Altamira and Chacao, Avenida Gral Bello Campo and near Avenida Francisco de Miranda. 100 Dancers. Prices: Your Drink Bs1k, Chica's drink Bs15k, Bar fine 60BsF. Chica's Fee 100-150BsF, TLN 200BsF. Tel: (0212) 267 4006, 267 3030. Hours: _____.

2. Antonella 2012 club, in the basement C. C. Bello Campo, Nvel. Sótano. It is between the Metro stations Altamira and Chacao, Avenida Gral Bello Campo and near Avenida Francisco de Miranda. 100 Dancers. Prices: Your Drink Bs1k, Chica's drink Bs15k, Bar fine 60BsF. Chica's Fee 100-150BsF, TLN 200BsF. Tel: _____. Hours: _____.

[url]http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/u-s-officials-shot-caracas-venezuela-strip-club-article-1.1356886[/url]

If you are that desperate to visit Caracas, you will need a bigger budget so that you can hire your own personal body guard.
There are other better options near by: Colombia and Peru.

Things are going downhill pretty quickly in Venezuela. Just today, the Government seized the "Daka" stores. This is a chain of stores which sell Electronics and Appliances.

[url]http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/11/09/3741601/venezuelan-shoppers-amass-outside.html[/url]

Good Luck!

[QUOTE=Hotrod10; 1481759]Caracus is on my list of cities to visit in SA. I am checking out flights and prices now but I keep reading how dangerous it is. Most of this comes from this site. I think most of you guys are seasoned travelers so I take your warnings to heart. Are cab drivers really that serious of a threat. If they are then I will not take my chances. Cab drivers are the only way to get around in a place like caracus. If a tourist must be so careful choosing a cab well how do you choose a cab. I have been to SA so many times I have lost track. I have been the target of thieves 4 or 5 times although only once did the bastards get money. I am getting a little uneasy at the thought of another knife in my back. Someone please tell me the danger is somewhat blown out of proportion. Also anyone know of a hotel with no bed bugs that won't break the bank.

I love this site

Hotrod10[/QUOTE]

There's supposed to be a lot of streetwalkers in Sabana Grande on Avenida Casanova, Avenida Las Acacias and Avenida Libertador. What price do the girls ask? Any other popular areas for street walkers?

I really don't understand the prices on the forum?

People write about:

110,000 Bol = $45.

But when I use the currency convertor for Venezuelan Bolivar to US Dollar:

110,000 VEF = $17466.

Any logical explanation for this?

[QUOTE=Crypt; 1524683]I really don't understand the prices on the forum?

People write about:

110, 000 Bol = $45.

But when I use the currency convertor for Venezuelan Bolivar to US Dollar:

110, 000 VEF = $17466.

Any logical explanation for this?[/QUOTE]Today's legal exchange rate is 1. 00 USD = 6. 29365 VEF. Will be a lot more on the Black market. In converting, ignore the following 000s. 110 VEF will be USD 17. 48 today. Here's a link to currency converter: [url]http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=USD&To=VEF[/url]

I was deciding where to go for about a 10 day trip and I thought about going to the Dominican Republic to see a hottie I met there 2 years ago, and then I lost contact with her and didn't get to see her for the next few times I went to the DR.

There use to be a whole thread for her, she goes by the name Hennessy, but that's not how her name is spelled. Anyways she actually kept asking me to come back and said I could stay at her new apartment or condo, whichever it was in Santo Domingo.

Of course she wanted me there for last Christmas, I wonder why.

Anyways I just finally decided to make a trip and I said I was coming there and asked if we could spend time together, but she said she was in Caracas Venezuela, and she will be there over a month more.

I thought that was really weird, so I figured she must have been working there as a freelancer or club or massage place or something, or a small chance of staying with a guy.

I asked her if she works for herself or someone else, but she said she is just staying with her amiga. Yeah, OK.

I'm not the least bit worried about it and I could go to Caracas, and I want to see it someday but not until there is some peace going on with the crazy man in charge.

I got a better deal on the flight to Panama, so that's where I'm going. Besides I've been to the DR many many times.

So I am just wondering, she must be working as a freelancer somewhere, so that is just a tidbit of info that there must be at least a few Dominicanas working around Caracas. With all the high prices I see these women charge here it might make sense.

But when I was in Panama a few months ago I met a slightly different looking lady that I just figured was a Colombian, but she made a strong point that she is from Venezuela. I think I blew her off too much as I had all kinds of ladies dreaming about what was in my wallet.

I'd actually like to find her again and put a check mark for a Venezuelan chica. She had natural dark blue eyes, but dark hair, I don't know if that is common in Venezuela or not. She might be working in Panama to make sure her family or friends don't find out what she does.

Many times when you read the dangers of a city or country in turmoil with a revolution most of the time its out of proportion with reality. I have visited several countries during a revolution in fact I have a picture of me in both Peru and some were else ok I can't remember were but it was a group of SA indians protesting something and they were laying in the street. It was so peaceful it was difficult to find someone to take a picture.

If all works out and my health improves I plan to make a short trip to Caracas. I am not a high roller but if necessary I will hire a body guard. Does anyone have a recommendation on an inexpensive hotel or any other info.

Made a trip there last November during thanksgiving.

Stayed on a shared apt I found at Airbnb for 20 bucks a day, they even picked me up at the Airport.

I took LAN out of Miami for 350 one way and came back on standby.

Overall was a really fun trip, I went by myself so no late trips to the discos or strip joints.

Most of the time used the metro, since there was a stop a few steps away from my apartment.

With the bolivares exchange, everything was really cheap, I was eating every day at the Sambil Mall for less than 6 bucks, a full meal, steak, beans, etc.

I have been in many places like DR, Mexico, Colombia, and by far Caracas is the place where I have seen the most beautiful woman and by the dozens.

If you guys need any info let me know.

Cheers

[QUOTE=Sociopata; 1551022]Made a trip there last November during thanksgiving.

Stayed on a shared apt I found at Airbnb for 20 bucks a day, they even picked me up at the Airport.

I took LAN out of Miami for 350 one way and came back on standby.

Overall was a really fun trip, I went by myself so no late trips to the discos or strip joints.

Most of the time used the metro, since there was a stop a few steps away from my apartment.

With the bolivares exchange, everything was really cheap, I was eating every day at the Sambil Mall for less than 6 bucks, a full meal, steak, beans, etc.

I have been in many places like DR, Mexico, Colombia, and by far Caracas is the place where I have seen the most beautiful woman and by the dozens.

If you guys need any info let me know.

Cheers[/QUOTE]How did you do with exchange?

Did you bring a lot of cash?

[QUOTE=C Jack Sparrow; 1556991]How did you do with exchange?

Did you bring a lot of cash?[/QUOTE]I want to second the question. Is it easy to exchange dollars on the street and get the street rate? What is the street rate? 1:40?

Thanks!

Has anyone been there recently?

Is it safe or is it fucked up?

Please help.

I just ran through about a dozen Venezuelean women in Aruba. They are in season right now and my favorite! I spent multiple days with all and they all told me not to come to Caracas. It is off the charts dangerous. More than half the taxi drivers are crooks with guns and rob passengers.

One girl lives with her mother and her nephew and they were robbed, in their apartment at gunpoint by two men and they took everything including clothing and food!

[QUOTE=Tomjackin;1679402]Has anyone been there recently?

Is it safe or is it fucked up?

Please help.[/QUOTE]Its fucked up, my Venezuelan friend got robbed twice in December / January.