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Anaco

Place in Anzoátegui, Venezuela

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Overview

Anaco is a smaller town in Venezuela of about less than 200,000 people in the northeastern state, Anzoategui. Anaco has grown since its founding in the late 1940s.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat1 place

Los Cubanitos Anaco
Like the little dive diner to hang out at while you're bumming around Avenida Miranda and Anaco's vast shopping district.
Hours
07ː00-20ː00 Mon-Sat, closed Sun
Address
Avenida Francisco De Miranda
Phone
+58 282-4244119

Sleep1 place

Hotel Canaima Suites
This one is kind of neat because it's right at the end of a runway (or maybe that's a bad thing). Also cheery decor and a restaurant with an impressive wine selection.
Address
Av Aeropuerto
Phone
+58 282-4222000

Getting there and around

Getting there

If arriving by plane from Maiquetia, there are domestic flights to the state capital, Barcelona.

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Getting around

Most if not all car drivers drive faster and disregard signs. Redlights are sometimes passed up.

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Airports and nearby hotels

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General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport

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Read before you go to Anaco

Articles and travel topics about Anaco and Venezuela.

Nature & adventure

National parks in Venezuela

In total, there are 43 national parks in Venezuela.

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Food & drink

Street food

Colourful and diverse, street food is an experience you can find in cities and towns all around the world. It's generally convenient and cheap, but its appeal goes far beyond that.

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Itineraries

Voyaging along the Amazon River

This itinerary details travelling downstream on the Amazon from Iquitos via Tabatinga, Manaus, Santarém, Santana/Macapá to Belem.

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Itineraries

Gringo Trail

The Gringo trail is a term for places in Latin America visited by gringos, that is, people from North America or Europe. It is the Western Hemisphere's equivalent of tropical Asia's Banana Pancake Trail.

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UnderstandTropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands. Wear light clothing, try to have water with you at all times. The roads and highways are a little bumpy. Venezuela uses a 60 Hz and 120 V power system.

Get inIf arriving by plane from Maiquetia, there are domestic flights to the state capital, Barcelona.

Get aroundMost if not all car drivers drive faster and disregard signs. Redlights are sometimes passed up.

BuyAnaco has Unicasa, a major grocery store. There are a few smaller stores such as convenient stores and pharmacies. Most of the shopping is done at Avenida Miranda. There are many different stores to shop at.

EatYou can have arepas, a hamburger made the Venezuelan way with eggs, ham, lettuce, tomato, and anything else you want on it. You can also come down the Gran Rotti on Avenue Portuegasa for some delicious pastelitos.

DrinkTry having the world famous Polar beer. You can also try Reginal. They also have some Smirnoff Ice. They also have other beers to try as well.

Stay safeAs with all of Venezuela, Anaco has crime too. As stated earlier, there are crime ridden barrios that should be avoided.

Stay healthyYou may have some diarrhea issues adjusting to the foods and liquids in Venezuela. You should preferably buy bottled water. Becareful with expired foods, cheeses that are many days old.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Anaco" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
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