Question on Caracas?

[seaview7]

Does anyone have update on how safe shore excursions are in this part of the world ? Any help would be appreciated in deciding to do anything at this port.:)

[davidnsteph]

Here is a recent thread. Hope it's helpful.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=17025987&highlight=caracas#post17025987

 

DavidnSteph

[seaview7]

Thanks very much for the information .I still cannot make up my mind on this! We were thinking of taking an escorted tour so I think we should be ok.

[CruisingJs]

It's been over ten years since our visit to Caracas, but it's not a trip you'll ever forget. We took a (Celebrity) ships tour of the city. The trip over the mountains is spectacular...and the poverty is eye opening. In the ciry, almost all the walls around the houses have glass cemented in the top to prevent someone climbing over. The military presence is very strong. Having said that, the history of the city is really interesting and if you enjoy studying other cultures at all, you will get a lot out of this trip. Definitely do not go off on your own. Take an organized tour. It's a day you won't ever forget and you won't regret it.

[rcacace]

La Guaira is one stop where you have to go on an escorted tour. The terminal only has a few shops that are safe to shop in & going any further on you own is not safe. I would definitely sign up for a ships tour going to Caracas.

[BoPippy]

It's been over ten years since our visit to Caracas, but it's not a trip you'll ever forget. We took a (Celebrity) ships tour of the city. The trip over the mountains is spectacular...and the poverty is eye opening. In the ciry, almost all the walls around the houses have glass cemented in the top to prevent someone climbing over. The military presence is very strong. Having said that, the history of the city is really interesting and if you enjoy studying other cultures at all, you will get a lot out of this trip. Definitely do not go off on your own. Take an organized tour. It's a day you won't ever forget and you won't regret it.

 

I agree.We did same about 15 years ago and going again on our cruise in April.:)

[alphazeta]

Does anyone have update on how safe shore excursions are in this part of the world ? Any help would be appreciated in deciding to do anything at this port.:)

We were on the Coral last year. I contracted with a local for a tour and it was fantastic. Cartagena is very safe.

[bhopal21]

We were on the Coral last year. I contracted with a local for a tour and it was fantastic. Cartagena is very safe.

 

The OP asked about Caracas Venezuela, Cartagena is located in Colombia.

 

Mike:)