Venezuela

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

New Year in Venezuela - Traditions and Customs

The tropical South American country of Venezuela celebrates New Year on January 1 according to Georgian calendar. Being considered as an important festival as well as time of the year, New Year is celebrated with great spectacle and display by the natives of Venezuela.

SHORT INFORMATION

Medicine and health in Venezuela

Before visiting Venezuela, you may need to get the following vaccinations and medications for vaccine-preventable diseases and other diseases you might be at risk for at your destination. To have the most benefit, see a health-care provider at least 4–6 weeks before your trip to allow time for your vaccines to take effect and to start taking medicine to prevent malaria, if you need it.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Coffee in Venezuela

Being the cash crop of Venezuela, coffee is one of the most important hot beverages in the country.