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There is a wide gap between the official and black market exchange rates. It is illegal to advertise or publish the parallel rate in Venezuela. This makes converting the prices of goods particularly difficult.
Bridge over Lake Maracaibo
Built in 1957 over Lake Maracaibo, is recognized as one of the most impressive buildings in Venezuela. It's also the largest concrete bridge in the world.
dedicated to the apparition of the Virgin Mary to a native Venezuelan in colonial era.
Various statuary and fountains in this central plaza such that you can relax and appreciate the views. It is bounded by churches such as the basilica and the Santa Barbara church (a sight in itself) and other city buildings and appended with a Plaza Bolivar to the east. But it is not safe to be here after dusk. Has something to do with a Chinese person?
Chronicles history of Maracaibo, supposedly built on the site where a General Rafael Urdaneta was born.
The most beautiful colonial area in the city with a European style and narrow streets.
A street noted for poignant colonial type architecture.