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Transport in Venezuela revolves around a system of highways and airports.Venezuela is connected to the world primarily via air (Venezuela's airports include theSimón Bolívar International Airport near Caracas andLa Chinita International Airport nearMaracaibo) and sea (with major seaports atLa Guaira, Maracaibo andPuerto Cabello). In the south and east the Amazon rainforest region has limited cross-border transport; in the west, there is a mountainous border of over 1,375 miles (2,213 km) shared withColombia. TheOrinoco River is navigable by oceangoing vessels up to 400 km inland, and connects the major industrial city ofCiudad Guayana to the Atlantic Ocean.
Venezuela has a limitednational railway system, which has no active rail connections to other countries. Several major cities have metro systems; theCaracas Metro has been operating since 1983. TheMaracaibo Metro andValencia Metro were opened more recently. Venezuela has a road network of around 100,000 km (placing itaround 47th in the world); around a third of roads are paved.
As of 2019, about 80% of public transportation is not operational within the country.[1]
total:7000 km (?) (248 km privately owned, includingOrinoco Mining Company)
standard gauge:682 km (40 km electrified)1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in) ([3])
Guyana - no
Brazil - no
Colombia - yes, but inoperative (Railroad of Cúcuta) - proposed rebuildingAutomobile transport is encouraged by the fact that Venezuela has the lowest petrol prices in the world, at $0.18 per gallon ($0.05 per liter).[8] In some cases, petrol is less expensive thanbottled water.[8]
total:96,155 km
paved:32,308 km
unpaved:63,847 km (1997 est.)
Venezuela has a fairly developedmotorway network, certainly more developed than in most of South American nations. It is especially operative in the Northern and Western parts of the country, connecting the main cities of the country. The following roads feature at least 4 lanes and double carriageway:
7,100 km;Rio Orinoco (400 km) andLago de Maracaibo acceptoceangoing vessels
In 2012, Venezuela had 492 airports.[citation needed]
In 2014, due to difficulty converting bolivars to other currencies, many international airline either cut back or entirely cancelled service to the country. A shortage of seats caused international ticket prices to rise; one report found airfare to Miami more than double the fare to Miami from Bogota in Colombia.[9]
total:128
over3,047 m:6
2,438 to 3,047 m:9
1,524 to 2,437 m:35
914 to 1,523 m:61
under 914 m:17 (2012)
total:364
2,438 to 3,047 m:3
1,524 to 2,437 m:55
914 to 1,523 m:113
under 914 m:193 (2012)
3 (2012)
Venezuela has had in times the world's highestcable car in operation. TheMérida cable car opened in 1960, connectingMérida with the top of theSierra Nevada de Mérida. It was closed indefinitely in 2008, having reached the end of its service life. After an extensive renovation and the renewal of its fleet, operations resumed in 2016.
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