Experience in Caracas, Venezuela by Carlos

What is it like to live in Caracas? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Being native from Caracas I can tell you that unless you really are a risk lover or you don't care much about your life you should not consider going there, look up any ranking and you'll see that the murder rate per capita is always top 5 in the world. And no, it's not related with drugs, it's a generalized chaotic state of violence, and anyone can be a victim.

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What is the student lifestyle like in Caracas?

Universities are not very good and a bet you won't find a single program in English. Going out is extremely dangerous so most people just do house parties.

How much does it cost to live in Caracas?

If you use the black exchange rate or the new SIMADI exchange rate you can have an extremely luxurious life for almost nothing.

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Caracas? Is there any advice you can give?

Yes, it is very difficult because the regulations make it very hard for landlord to rent legally at reasonable prices.

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What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

There's plenty of good restaurants of any kind of international food and also many good fusion Venezuelan restaurants. Those in Galipan (little village on top of the mountain north from Caracas) are specially good.

What places would you recommend visiting in Caracas?

The Avila mountain, 360 roof bar, Teatro Bar.

Is it good to eat out in Caracas? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

Food can be incredibly good, there's many good Peruvian restaurants, La Cuadra Gastronómica in Los Palos Grandes is full of great restaurants.

Is the nightlife good in Caracas? Where is good to go?

Las Mercedes is the spot, but as said before, it's really dangerous

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What advice would you give future students heading to Caracas?

Don't go