Maracaibo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Maracaibo is a city and municipality in northwestern Venezuela, located on the western shore of the strait that connects Lake Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela.

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Now in the cityMaracaibo+25°CCloudy · sunset 06:21 PMupdated 07:14 AM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Exchange rateVES 891.11per 1 $VES — the local currencyas of Nov 2, 2026

Safety and health

Safety · official adviceour data as of Nov 3, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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FCDO now advises against all travel to Amazonas state and to within 40km (25 miles) of the border with Colombia. FCDO continues to advise against all travel to the Orinoco Mining Arc (‘Arco Minero’) region to the south of the Orinoco river, and within 40km (25 miles) of the border Brazil and Guyana .

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 3Think twice before you travel; weigh the reasons below.

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Reconsider travel to Venezuela due to risk of crime , kidnapping , terrorism , and poor health infrastructure and natural disaster . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Natural disaster On June 24, 2026, Venezuela experienced a powerful foreshock and earthquake in rapid succession.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

Maracaibo: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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