Day Trip to Venenzuela

king3435 · 07-12-2009, 10:00 PM

Hi all

Does anyone know about day trips to Venenzuela (sp)?

Just thought it might be kinda cool to check it out since its so close.

Thanks!

*Liz - Aruba Lover* · 07-12-2009, 10:08 PM

I would suggest not traveling to Venenzula. It is not safe. Transportation to Curacao or Venezuela

EdnaSmith · 07-12-2009, 10:16 PM

Not a good idea at the present time.

rob o · 07-12-2009, 10:45 PM

Agree....don't think of Venezuela at this time....not safe.

Sunny Beaches · 07-13-2009, 01:12 AM

Even 10 yrs. ago a ? of safety, 16 yr. olds walking through Caracas with M16's over shoulders, not safe...

Shnyda · 07-13-2009, 01:42 AM

Straight from http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1059.html

THREATS TO SAFETY AND SECURITY:Violent crime in Venezuela is pervasive, both in the capital, Caracas, and in the interior. The country’s overall per capita murder rate is cited as one of the highest in the world, and Caracas was listed as the murder capital of the world in the September 2008 Foreign Policy magazine. Kidnapping is another serious concern. The Venezuelan National Counter Kidnapping Commission was created in 2006, and since then, official statistics have shown an alarming 78 percent increase in the number of reported kidnappings. Surveys show that the overwhelming majority of kidnappings are not reported to the police. Armed robberies take place throughout the city, including areas generally presumed safe and frequented by tourists. Well-armed criminal gangs operate widely, often setting up fake police checkpoints. Only a very small percentage of crimes result in trials and convictions.

As beautiful as the country may be....I wouldn't chance it. US/Venezuelan relations arent exactly friendly in recent years.

king3435 · 07-14-2009, 04:09 PM

Thanks everyone for the advice. We gladly will skip Venezuela. Any other ideas for day trips? Bonairre was pretty pricey for a flight.

purpleangel · 07-14-2009, 04:18 PM

Aruba is such a beautiful island, I can't imagine anyone wanting to take a day trip to another island or elsewhere. Just my $.02!!

king3435 · 07-14-2009, 04:20 PM

I agree....just throwing ideas out on my virtual piece of paper.

*Arubalisa* · 07-14-2009, 04:22 PM

Given a choice of Bonaire or Curacao for a day trip, I would choose Bonaire. Take a tour of the entire island and get a feel for what Aruba "used" to be like. I just wish Bonaire had nice beaches like Aruba.

07-12-2009, 10:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
king3435 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	Day Trip to Venenzuela Hi all Does anyone know about day trips to Venenzuela (sp)? Just thought it might be kinda cool to check it out since its so close. Thanks!

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Liz - Aruba Lover Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,323	I would suggest not traveling to Venenzula. It is not safe. Transportation to Curacao or Venezuela __________________ http://dinearuba.com Aruba Lover since 1985 Last edited by Liz - Aruba Lover; 07-12-2009 at 10:10 PM.

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rob o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Renaissance Island Age: 56 Posts: 1,381	Agree....don't think of Venezuela at this time....not safe. __________________ with CindyO at Renaissance Ocean Suites Next Aruba trip in Then, following Aruba trip in

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,604 Images: 68	Given a choice of Bonaire or Curacao for a day trip, I would choose Bonaire. Take a tour of the entire island and get a feel for what Aruba "used" to be like. I just wish Bonaire had nice beaches like Aruba. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

07-12-2009, 10:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
EdnaSmith Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CasaDelMar Posts: 204	Not a good idea at the present time.

07-13-2009, 01:12 AM	#5 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 276	Even 10 yrs. ago a ? of safety, 16 yr. olds walking through Caracas with M16's over shoulders, not safe...

07-13-2009, 01:42 AM	#6 (permalink)
Shnyda Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Gold Coast Villas Age: 31 Posts: 270	Straight from http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1059.html THREATS TO SAFETY AND SECURITY:Violent crime in Venezuela is pervasive, both in the capital, Caracas, and in the interior. The country’s overall per capita murder rate is cited as one of the highest in the world, and Caracas was listed as the murder capital of the world in the September 2008 Foreign Policy magazine. Kidnapping is another serious concern. The Venezuelan National Counter Kidnapping Commission was created in 2006, and since then, official statistics have shown an alarming 78 percent increase in the number of reported kidnappings. Surveys show that the overwhelming majority of kidnappings are not reported to the police. Armed robberies take place throughout the city, including areas generally presumed safe and frequented by tourists. Well-armed criminal gangs operate widely, often setting up fake police checkpoints. Only a very small percentage of crimes result in trials and convictions. As beautiful as the country may be....I wouldn't chance it. US/Venezuelan relations arent exactly friendly in recent years.

07-14-2009, 04:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
king3435 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	Thanks everyone for the advice. We gladly will skip Venezuela. Any other ideas for day trips? Bonairre was pretty pricey for a flight.

07-14-2009, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
purpleangel Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 97	Aruba is such a beautiful island, I can't imagine anyone wanting to take a day trip to another island or elsewhere. Just my $.02!!

07-14-2009, 04:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
king3435 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 8	I agree....just throwing ideas out on my virtual piece of paper.