By Bus - Regular and inexpensive buses service all of terrestrial Venezuela. Most popular destinations are also serviced by expreso (express), ejecutivo (executive), and/or de lujo (luxury) buses. In most cases, it s worth the few extra dollars for the expreso, ejecutivo, or de lujo options. Some reputable luxury lines are Aeroexpresos Ejecutivos. There are two principal bus terminals in Caracas, Terminal La Bandera and Terminal del Oriente, although depending on the route, destination, and bus line, you may embark at either of these or a private terminal.
By Car - not recommended as a means of exploring Venezuela. Many of the top destinations -- Los Roques, Canaima, and Angel Falls, for example -- are inaccessible by car. The only two destinations listed where a car would come in handy are Isla de Margarita and Mérida. In both cases, you d be better off flying to the destination and renting a car there for the duration of your stay.) Venezuelan drivers are quite aggressive and ignore most common traffic laws and general rules of road safety. Moreover, roads are not well marked, distances between destinations are considerable, and you run the risk of becoming a target for one of many robbery schemes. If you do decide to rent a car, all of the major international agencies operate in Venezuela, with offices in Caracas (often with a branch at the airport) and in most major cities and tourist destinations.
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