There are many handicrafts unique to Venezuela that are made by local Indian tribes. Good purchases are gems and jewelry,
cacique coins, gold, pearls, pompom slippers, seed necklaces, shoes and handbags, Indian bows, arrows, mats, pipes and baskets,
alpargatas (traditional local footwear of the Campesinos),
chinchorros (local hammocks) and many other Indian goods.
Shopping hours Mon-Sat 0900-1300 and 1500-1900.
Currency Information:CurrencyBolívar (VEB) = 100 céntimos. Notes
are in denominations of VEB50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of VEB500, 100, 50, 25, 5, 2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10 and 5 céntimos.
Currency ExchangeBanks will change cheques and cash, and
cambios will change cash only; as will hotels, although often at a less favorable rate. Travelers are advised to bring currency in US Dollars.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsAmerican Express, MasterCard and Visa are accepted in main cities and tourist centers; Diners Club has more limited acceptance.
Traveller's ChequesWidely accepted, although one may be asked to produce a receipt of purchase when changing them in Venezuela. Exchange is more difficult in some places than others. Some kinds of traveller’s cheques are not accepted; seek advice before traveling. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveller’s cheques in US Dollars.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0830-1530.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | VEB4,242.04 |
| $1.00= | VEB2,147.30 |
| €1.00= | VEB2,868.01 |
Next Page »
