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Hi, i looking for some easy way how to get to caracas, coz I'd love to go over there for good while. My only problem is, that I don't know how to manage that. If I have to looking for a job first, or just come over and then looking for something. The same with the accomodation. I had have read that carasas is quite expensive. Also I can't speak spanish yet, only english. Is there many people who can speak english? I would really appriciate if you could give me some advice, about all those thing if you dont mind. Thank you. Regads, Katherine
Public Question Asked by Katherine Esposito about Caracas, Distrito Federal, Venezuela
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Answered by Leandro from San Antonio de Los Altos, Venezuela
To answer straight, to your questions you should look for a job where no spanish is required (a little hard thing to do in a only spanish country) not very many people speaks fluent english here, you should try to learn a bit first... About accomodation, yes you're right, Caracas is a little expensive, but is a very cosmopolitan city with many activities and superb food and nice climate... so don't get confused, if Caracas is your destination, don't change your destiny... Venezuela is a wonderful place to be visited
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Answered by Eric Loyo from Punto Fijo, Venezuela
Greetings, Katherine. I think what you should do first is to visit Caracas that you may have a clear idea of how it is all about in Venezuela; still a big oportunity country; one of the most in south america, though some people think different. Also, being an english speaking person is an advantage. So first come to Caracas and make some friends, tell them about your plans and don´t loose your faith. Good Luck.
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Answered by Rodrigo De Sousa from Caracas, Venezuela
Hi Katherine, I agree with Leandro you should learn some basic spanish before coming here....renting prices in nice areas are very expensive...a one bedroom apartment rent can be around US$600-800 per month.....but there are some areas that are cheaper and still nice to live in...yo can go to www.tuinmueble.com and check rent (alquiler) prices....1 US$ is about 7,10 BsF......to find a job I guess you should get here first and start looking...I guess you best bet would be to teach english here..at least to start with. Hope my recommendations are useful
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Answered by MANUEL GARCIA LAUFER from Caracas, Venezuela
Hi Katherine, will you come to work? to live? What exactly would yo like to do, yo say something about finding a job.... you don't seem to know exactly what are you going to do here hahaha! Sorry, but that's what it seems!
I think the first you need to know is very little people speaks english, so what kind of job are you looking for?
Living in Caracas is expensive. The accomodation is the most important and very expensive, because you have no idea what are you going to do, I suggest you to apply first on internet for places to work, may be in the hotel industry, and then you could figure out where to live. Caracas is small, but the traffic jams and gridlocks could play against your plans.
Other thing, you want to rent an apartment, a room, a hotel room???? A lot of people rent spaces in their departments, so it could help you, not to spend that much as in an apartment for yor own.
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Answered by Patty from Caracas, Venezuela
Hi Katherine, the best way to get to Caracas is by a private taxi once you are at the airport. I recommend you find a job first before you come here ;). Not everybody speaks english.... Venezuela at this moment is going through a very difficult time so, I really think you should see other options before you made up your mind and come here ;). But if you want to still come to Caracas, let me know and I will fill you up with more detailed info.
Take care, bye :)
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Answered by Alejandro from Caracas, Venezuela
hi katherina i would love to help you it would help me a lot to know where you r from to explain caracas to you to something you can relate teh job thing if you dont speak spanish is kinda difficult unless yo0u can get something on an embassy or something like that the city itself is expensive in every possible way the food the accomodation the partys ajjajajaa is a great city very fun and with very nice people but you should refrain from walking it alone until you get a good sense of where you are because its a complicated city if ya want add me in facebook or msn so we can chat better have a great day nam miojo rengue kyo
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Answered by Jose Miguel from San Joaquin, Venezuela
Hello Katherine, good I meet Caracas but I do not live there, it is a relatively expensive city for the local currency, but in dollars it is a super bargain sale, take care of her it has his attractions but it is of care there is great violence especially in the center of take care and the bordering quarters, to come there you must take a flight in the direction of Venezuela to the international airport of MaiquetÃa, this stays in the state Vargas of there you can take a transport to Caracas for taxi and stay at the excellent hotels of the capital. I live at two hours of Caracas, in the city of Valencia, hope that it should serve you the information that I am sending to you. Any thing my mobile number is 584127786931.
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Answered by José Antonio Ochoa A from Cata, Venezuela
well i can tell you all answers but you have to call me +584124378852, have a nice day!!
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Answered by Juan Milano from Colina, Venezuela
hello!!! i think that u might learn some survival spanish, then u can come to caracas, for a job, yes caracas is a little expensive but the winnings are good, and u might tell us if u are a pro on what?
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Answered by Luna from Caracas, Venezuela
Hello Katherine. I agree that much of what you recommend here, the Rentals are very expensive, and you should be at least informed that areas would be more or less safe to live, travel, work etc.
Could begin to check with your embassy to see if they get through facilities.
Maybe look for a job as a teacher of English in schools here in Caracas there are many schools who teach English.
You would help to have some friends while you start and learn a little Spanish.
If you have other options, analyze them well, Venezuela is a country of great opportunity, but is currently not experiencing a good time, I really would not be easy for you to come now, but everything would be what are your reasons for choosing Caracas.
I hope this serves as something, excuse my English.
And always order
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Answered by EUGENIO CARRILLO from Caracas, Venezuela
Hello Katherine: where are you coming from? I suggest you try to learn basic Spanish before coming here cause not too many people speak or understand English. Caracas is the most expensive city in Venezuela and one of the most expensive in the world. So if you are on a tight budget, explore the possibility of getting room and board in exchange for light cleaning or babysitting. Check the English newspaper The Daily Journal for opportunities.
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Answered by Bernadette from Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela
There is plenty people that speaks english, yet, I would recommend you take an exchange course and learn spanish fisrt so that you get to know the culture better.
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Answered by Havelock "Jimmy" Campbell from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Hi, Kathy; first let me suggest you improve your English, before you learn Spanish, don't you think you ought to, too? Sorry if I offend with my age-earned frankness, don't at all mean to. Then: Why so eager on Caracas? There are so many nicer places in South America - like Brazil, where I function and live. Hugs; Jim
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