Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela: travel guide
A handsome colonial city strung along the mighty Orinoco River, the launch point for flights into Canaima and Angel Falls, with pastel riverfront houses and Bolívar-era history.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Currency
- VES
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Nearest airport
- CBL
Top places to visit in Ciudad Bolívar
Paseo Orinoco & Casco Histórico
Heritage · 4.0 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
The colourful colonial riverfront of Ciudad Bolívar lining the narrowest point of the Orinoco, with the Mirador Angostura and historic mansions.
Casa del Congreso de Angostura
Museum · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The hall where Bolívar delivered the 1819 Angostura Address and Gran Colombia was founded — a cornerstone of South American history.
Puente de Angostura
Viewpoint · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
The first bridge ever built across the Orinoco, a graceful 1.7 km suspension span just west of the city.
Day trips and tours
- Ciudad Bolívar Historic Riverfront Walk 4 h · from USD 25
Where to stay in Ciudad Bolívar
- Paseo Orinoco about VES 35 per night
Ciudad Bolívar's colonial riverfront, near posadas used by Angel Falls tour operators.
Hotels
- Posada Don Carlos 3-star · USD 30 to USD 55 per night
- Hotel Laja Real 3-star · USD 35 to USD 65 per night
Where to eat
- Mirador Angostura Venezuelan, Seafood · about USD 14 per person
Getting around
- Bus main way to get around
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- Ride Hail main way to get around
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- Taxi main way to get around
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- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.