Marinas in Venezuela With On-Site Fuel

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05-07-2013, 03:26 PM

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WHY???? I worked on a yacht there from 2010-2012. I was docked in puerto lacruz. Do you speak spanish? Obtaining fuel in any port in VEN is difficult and everything is a bribe. What kind of boat?

I do not speak Spanish. My husband does, as does everyone else who will be on the boat. It's a medium sized trawler. We were aware of the extensive corruption, so that isn't exactly news, but it does make me a bit nervous. :-)

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Thank you, everyone, for the great replies! Appreciate the info!

05-07-2013, 05:44 PM

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If you end up down there, dont miss los roques, might be one of the prettiest place i have ever seen!

05-08-2013, 09:34 PM

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The gasoline it almost free...I fill full of gasoline my Toyota Camry with 0,20$ including Tips, Yes 20 cents of american dolars,
Our raceboat take 700 liters, we fill full of gasoline with $30 dolars
Welcome to the country that drink more scoth whisky per capital in the world
P.D: the goverment its a sh.....t