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Bike rental in Venezuela
Hi to everyone,
is there anybody out there who has experience in renting a bike in Venezuela.
I'm planing a self guided trip in Venezuela for about three weeks.
Every hint is welcome.
Thanks a lot in advance.
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24 Aug 2020
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Hi enzog,
I am not sure if you are aware of the current political and economic situation in Venezuala let alone covid-19 which will only have made things worse but it is a place few if any travellers are going to, the place is something of a mess and probably not very safe. If you are looking for somewhere to travel to in the northern part of South America Columbia had become quite popular and relatively safe pre-covid but again as everywhere that is the fly in the ointment.
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Thanks for your kind answer.
Yes, I knew about the bad political, economic and social situation in Venezuela. So, if a bike rental exists, I can decide to take a risk on my own, but if no one rents a bike (I'd like to make a tour in South america on motorbike), I'll be forced to consider another country, for example Colombia, like you rightly suggest.
Thanks again
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28 Aug 2020
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Enzog,
Not sure what your time frame is?
As of today both Venezuela and Columbia are closed to travelers.
Brazil and possibly? Ecuador are open to you now.
As I traveled in Both counties ( on four wheels. ) in 2014 & 2015 I can tell you both are and would be incredible to visit.
I can't give you a recommendation on where to rent a bike, but given that world tourism has collapsed it should not be difficult to find one in the city you fly into.
My info is coming from https://flattenthecurve.global/
At the risk of stating the obvious, you really want to read the fine print before committing to international travel at this time.
Any info / rules posted by goverments is fluid, be flexible.
Safe Travels,
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Thanks for answer.
My travel would be planned for January/February 2021. At that time I hope political/economic (and Covid) situation will be better, and travelling there will be possible, even if not totally safe.
In any case, If someone knows about bike rental, I'd be grateful to know
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In my fairly limited experience it's always been possible to find a rental in an impoverished country--and Venezuela, despite its advantages and history, certainly qualifies. The problem is your rental may not come from an established rental company--you have to do it privately. That means once on the ground in-country you put out the word with anyone you meet, especially at lodgings, repair shops and taxi stands. Sooner or later someone with a bike will find you, and you negotiate terms (and insurance, repairs, deposits, etc.).
I'm dubious about being able to make this work in Venezuela mostly due to the pandemic, border restrictions, and general pandemonium. I don't think any of that is going to be substantially resolved by January/February. But if you can navigate your way through these overlapping crises, you can be sure there are people around who'll badly want your hard currency. You'll be one of very few tourists, and will attract all sorts of attention--positive and negative.
You don't give any indication you're up to this sort of trip, but maybe you are. It's a wonderful country, and fine riding, so I hope to hear how it goes for you.
Hope that's helpful.
Mark
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