I may be spending two weeks in Caracas, Venezuala - Dec 6 through Dec 18 - on a consulting gig: cost risk analysis. I've never been to Caracas, so I don't know the city.

Has anyone been? What would you suggest / recommend?

Thanks!

 

Well, don't get kidnapped!

 

risk analysis=American in Venezuala getting kidnapped for ransom.

 

My wife's already looked through the State Department recommendations, and told me to ask the airline to arrange my transportation from the airport to the hotel.

And to let the US Embassy know that I'm in town.

We have that covered, thanks!

 

Its a ok place personally i was there for 2 weeks much rather go somewere eles.

 

Seems to be a jumping off point. I know a number of people who have travelled through the seedier parts of s america and most have been robbed. Smart, experienced travellers. No reason to worry, just be sure and keep a copy of your passport in your shoe .

wikitravel.com is a really good site.

 

be sure to write your will before you go and leave instructions for your beneficiaries on how to part out your s2k...