Venezuela Packing List

The Essential Traveler’s Packing List

Venezuela is a tropical country spanning Caribbean coast, the high Andes around Mérida, and the table-top mountains of the Gran Sabana, so what you pack depends on your route. The lowlands and coast are hot and humid year-round, while the mountains turn genuinely cold — pack light, breathable clothing as your base and add warm layers if you’re heading into the highlands.

Coast & Lowlands: Lightweight clothing, swimwear, a sun hat, sunglasses, and strong sunscreen are essential, plus a light layer for air conditioning and breezy evenings.

The Andes & Highlands: Around Mérida and at altitude, bring a warm jacket, fleece, and hat for cold nights. For the Gran Sabana and Canaima, pack quick-dry clothing, closed walking shoes, a rain jacket, and strong insect repellent.

Regardless of when you visit, here are the essentials worth having in your bag for Venezuela.

• Your passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your travel dates
• A photocopy (or phone photo) of your passport, kept separately from the original
• Any tourist visa paperwork you need (see the entry requirements above)
• A second form of identification, such as a driver’s license
• Cash — plan to bring US dollars in cash, as international cards are widely unreliable and ATMs are limited
• A money belt and/or decoy wallet
• A power adapter for Venezuela’s Type A and Type B plugs (120V), plus a portable charger
• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for the strong tropical sun
• DEET insect repellent for the coast, Andes, and Gran Sabana
• A reusable water bottle and any personal medications in their original packaging
• A camera with spare memory and batteries to capture it all
• Your smartphone, set to airplane mode or a local eSIM to avoid roaming charges

Conditions in Venezuela change quickly, so it’s best to plan with up-to-date, on-the-ground advice. Talk to our travel experts about current requirements and exactly what to pack for your trip.