Entry Requirements  
To enter Venezuela, a valid passport from the country of origin is required, along with a visa - obtainable from consulates-, a tourist card, and a return ticket.  No special vaccinations are required, although those traveling to the jungle should consult their physician as to whether or not they need protection from yellow fever and malaria.

Currency
The local currency is the Bolivar. As of this writing the exchange was about 537 bolivares per $1USD. Many of the banks have ATMs, and the best ones are: Citibank, Banco Venezuela, Banco Provincial, Banco Union, and Banco Mercantil.

Electric Current
110 Volts, 60 cycles

Language
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish.

Tipping
Tipping is at the discretion of the client and not obligatory.  A ten percent service charge is usually added to restaurant bills. Taxis require no tips, but it is customary to give baggage handlers a tip of $1USD per bag.

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