Bolívar · Venezuela
Ciudad Bolívar travel guide
Ciudad Bolívar is a city in Bolívar, Venezuela, home to about 568,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- PZO89 km · General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport
- Currency
- VESsovereign bolivar
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Language
- Spanish, Venezuelan Sign Language
About
About Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar, formerly known as Angostura and St. Thomas de Guyana, is the capital of Venezuela's southeastern Bolívar State. It lies at the spot where the Orinoco River narrows to about 1 mile (1.6 km) in width, is the site of the first bridge across the river, and is a major riverport for the eastern regions of Venezuela.
Ciudad Bolívar is located on the banks of the Orinoco River. It is named after Simon Bolívar, Venezuela's Independence hero. It is a frequent stopoff point on visit to Angel Falls and is a good place to find tour companies to take you there. Its previous name Angostura (thin ribbon) represents the river's last navigable port.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Ciudad Bolívar
See
- Casa San Isidro
- Fortín El Zamuro
- Jesús Soto Modern Art Museum
- St. Thomas Cathedral
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When to go
The best time to visit Ciudad Bolívar
Ciudad Bolívar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 176 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Ciudad Bolívar: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO), about 89 km from the city centre in a straight line; San Tomé Airport (SOM, 115 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
If walking is not an option the best way to get around in the city is by taxi. Taxis are cheap in Venezuela. At night call for a taxi as it can be hard to find one on the streets.
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PZO · General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport
SOM · San Tomé Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Ciudad Bolívar
Stay safe
After sunset the city center becomes deserted. Try to avoid moving around after 20:00. The Paseo Orinoco is said to be infamous for muggings at night.
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Questions
Ciudad Bolívar: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Ciudad Bolívar?
Ciudad Bolívar has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; July is the wettest, with about 176 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Ciudad Bolívar?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO), about 89 km from the city centre in a straight line; San Tomé Airport (SOM, 115 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Ciudad Bolívar?
sovereign bolivar (VES).
Nearby
Destinations near Ciudad Bolívar
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.