Anyone considering Skydive Venezuela this winter- please read!!!

[jerry81 10]

This is pretty important information regarding exchange rates:
Venezuela effectively works with two exchange rates for foreign currency- the fixed official rate used by banks and government agencies and the black market that changes day to day as is normal and is used by everyone else.
When you use credit cards or cash machines, your account will be charged by the official rate, which is 20-30% lower than what you can get on the black market.

If you're coming to Skydive Venezuela for the cheap jumps, you should bring cash with you (preferably US$, since the exchange rate is slightly better than the Euro) otherwise the 16$ tickets become 21$.

You can pay your jumps in Dollars- you can't exchange money at the dz, but finding someone to do it for you is generally no problem.

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[juanesky 0]

Is there any jumping in Maracay still? What about getting a jump ship for Margarita?

Good ridance.

"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon

[jerry81 10]

I think the dz in San Juan still flies their cessna on weekends. I don't know anything about Margarita, although it would probably make a good base for a tandem operation.

[juanesky 0]

You are Sever? Any relationship with the Sever's in Puerto La Cruz-Lecherias? Thanks for the update.

"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon

[jerry81 10]

Not that I know of, I only came here about a year ago...maybe I should check if I have any long-lost relatives here in South America.

One more thing regarding payments at Skydive Venezuela:
if you're coming from Europe or the States, you can also make a wire transfer for the amount of jumps you plan to make if you're not comfortable with bringing so much cash with you. You can contact info@skydivevenezuela.com for account details.

[Jessie07 0]

so its offical i'm going on this trip over new years! Cant wait.

"It was Moses!"
"Our Shenanigan leader was laid back this weekend"

[snakeeater 0]

well... you don't want to be robbed carrying three weeks skydiving in cash with you. considering venezuela not as safe as switzerland, i think that's something to think about..

any ways to transfer the money without using the "bank exchange rate"? i think iread something about "wire transfer" on the website..

"He tried to kill me! He tried to f***ing kill me!"

[jerry81 10]

Yes. When you do the transfer, it is to a US- or European account of the DZO... Jump price is the same as if you brought Euros or $ with you.

[snakeeater 0]

thanks for the hint. now, i only have to find out what wire transfer is..

"He tried to kill me! He tried to f***ing kill me!"

[jerry81 10]

Jeez...you're from Switzerland. Don't they teach you these things in schools?

[snakeeater 0]

we're not all bankers, you know. and if they teach it, they use the german names. but don't worry.. i'll find out, somehow.



however.. looking forward to do some jumps in venezuela, soon

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[jakee 1,489]

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we're not all bankers, you know. [Angelic]

I heard that some of you make clocks instead

Damn I wish I could afford a trip to Venezuela - looks excellent.

Do you want to have an ideagasm?

[bob.dino 1]

Wire transfer = Bank transfer ~= SWIFT transfer (if it's international).

[LouDiamond 1]

Please keep in mind the political climate the world is currently in and be aware of entry/exit and or health requirements of any country you may have to stop or stay in on the way to your destination.

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[snakeeater 0]

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Please keep in mind the political climate the world is currently in and be aware of entry/exit and or health requirements of any country you may have to stop or stay in on the way to your destination.

are you referring to venezuela being part of the "axis of evil"?

but you're right, leaving your country is dangerous. there be dragons..


@jakee: some even make chocolate and cheese..

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[poli 0]

I'm planning to go there... no, wait! I'm already here (he, he).

Now seriously, as of today, the difference between both rates is 58% so Jerry's suggestion is the sensible thing to do.

si en la cama hay un castor, dormirá con más calor

[skydiveelis 0]

How are the vibes in that DZ ???? friendly? lots of ego's???

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[poli 0]

we try to keep it friendly, but if you land too far out in the nesting season, there are some birds that get really upset

si en la cama hay un castor, dormirá con más calor

[jerry81 10]

I'd say we're pretty friendly.

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[Jessie07 0]

Question: All we need is a passport correct??

"It was Moses!"
"Our Shenanigan leader was laid back this weekend"

[jerry81 10]

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Question: All we need is a passport correct??

Yes. Also, yellow fever vaccination is recommended (at least 2 weeks before departure) as well as antimalarics if you intend to travel in the high-risk regions of the country (the dropzone is not in one of them).

[Jessie07 0]

thanks. I got the hep A, typhoid, Tdap and the flu shot for the trip. Should I go and ask for the yellow fever vaccine from my doctor?

"It was Moses!"
"Our Shenanigan leader was laid back this weekend"