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- Destinations
- South America
- Venezuela
- Caracas
- Caracas Aerial Tramway
Caracas Aerial Tramway
Ascending 1,000 metres, leaving the hustle and bustle of Caracas
behind, the Avila Cable Car leisurely takes visitors up the lush
green slopes of Avila Mountain, affording spectacular views of the
Caribbean Sea and the sprawling cityscape. The 15-minute ride takes
visitors to the summit of Mount Avila at 6889 feet (2100 metres),
blessed with evergreen rainforest vegetation and mostly undeveloped
natural beauty, as it's protected by El Avila National Park. A
great hub of entertainment, the Avila Magica Park, at the access
point of the Cable Car, is ideal for kids and families as it boasts
an ice rink, live shows, restaurants and walkways. Lookout for
Humboldt Hotel at the summit, don't forget a sweater or light
jacket as the weather is usually cooler and keep to the paths as
Avila Mountain is a fragile conservation area.
Information & Facts
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Language
Spanish is the official language of Venezuela.
Money
Venezuela's currency is the Bolivar Fuerte (VEF), which replaced
the Bolivar (VEB) in January 2008. The revaluation means that Bs.
1, 000 becomes Bs F 1. It is divided into 100 centimos. US dollars
are the most favoured foreign currency so it is best to have cash
and travellers cheques in US$. Foreign currency and cheques can be
changed at bureau de change offices found in most larger cities and
tourist destinations. Some banks (e.g. Banco Mercantil) will now
buy US dollars for bolivares or sell bolivares against a foreign
credit card; some major hotels will also swap US dollars for
bolivares. Banks are usually open Monday to Friday. It is best to
obtain local currency where possible before travelling, and
bolivars should be exchanged before exiting Venezuela. There are
ATMs in the cities (however some travellers have experienced
problems using them), and most credit cards, including
MasterCard/Eurocard, American Express and Visa, are accepted in
major cities. Diners Club has more limited acceptance. Visitors are
also warned that there is a serious problem with credit card
fraud.
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