Showing Caracas Alive by Arnold Greenberg

This guide is excerpted from our complete guide to Venezuela and it has been fully updated. It is written for the savvy traveler who is looking for quality and value in accommodations and dining, with a selection of activities to fill the days and nights. The introduction covers the basic travel information, including climate, when to go, what to pack, history, package tours, geography and -- for overseas destinations -- currency concerns and health issues. Daytime pursuits are detailed in the "Sunup to Sundown" section, which covers the best beaches, walking tours, driving excursions, nature trips and sightseeing. Shopping plays a big part, with tips on how to barter in the crafts markets and where to find the best deals. And if you're looking for some fun when the stars come out, turn to the "After Dark" section, where you'll find descriptions of the best discos, cigar bars, theaters, movies, nightclubs and happy hours!

Reviews:

"The best practical guide to Venezuela on the market."

"With more than 30 years of experience scouring the best this South American country has to offer, the authors bring a wealth of knowledge to this guide. In addition to detailed descriptions of accommodations, restaurants, stores, sightseeing spots, and nightlife, the walking tours of key sites are especially useful."

"I live in Caracas. I've been here two years now. This book is the best PRACTICAL day-to-day info I have read in a publication."

"This book was very helpful to me in my travels to Venezuela. It describes the culture and customs of Venezuela specifically and accurately. I would recommend this book to anyone who is planning on traveling to Venezuela."