Your stay — Hotel Abana
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The Property — Hotel Abana
Hotel Abana is a functional, no-fuss three-star in central Barinas. The lobby is tiled, air-conditioned and quiet, with a small reception desk and a seating area that feels more practical than inviting. It suits business travellers or anyone needing a clean, safe overnight stop rather than holiday atmosphere. Its USP is location: a 10-minute walk from the main square and bus terminal.
Chronicles of Barinas
Barinas was founded in 1577 by Spanish colonisers on the plains of the Río Santo Domingo. It grew as a livestock and agricultural hub, and its colonial core still shows in the whitewashed cathedral and cobbled streets around Plaza Bolívar. In the 20th century, oil found in the surrounding state of Barinas turned the city into an administrative centre. Today it's a quiet, hot provincial capital with a strong llanero (plainsman) culture, known for joropo music and rodeo contests.
Best Time to Visit
Full Barinas guide →Best months
December to February: dry season, cooler nights, clear skies. Good for exploring the plains without heavy rain.
Peak / festival surge
August (Corpus Christi/Carnaval alternatives) and December (Christmas). Hotels fill with domestic tourists visiting family or the Feria de la Virgen del Carmen in July. Prices spike 20–30% over average.
Budget shoulder season
March–April: end of dry season, still decent weather, fewer visitors. Hotel rates drop and you can often negotiate walk-in deals.
Weather & packing
Barinas is hot year-round (30–35°C) with a distinct dry season (Dec–Mar) and wet season (May–Oct). Pack light cottons, a sun hat, and always carry a rain jacket or umbrella from May to October—downpours come fast even in July.
Live City Briefing — Barinas
- The Barinas bus terminal (Terminal de Pasajeros) completed a renovation in 2025, now running express services to Mérida and Caracas; check schedules for July 2026 as construction on the Mérida road may cause delays.
- A new Mercado Municipal opened on Avenida 23 de Enero in late 2025, selling fresh fruit, cheeses and local craft beer—worth a visit on your stay.
- July is the start of the peak rainy season; streets near the river can flood after heavy storms. Plan walks for late morning rather than afternoon when thunderstorms are likeliest.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Abana, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, at the back of the building (away from the main street). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible when the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor or near the stairs – they pick up lobby chatter and foot traffic noise. Also skip rooms facing the front (street side) due to traffic on Barinas’s main avenues.
Best views
Barinas is a low-rise city, so a rear-facing room on floor 3 gives a view of the surrounding neighbourhood rooftops and hills – nicer than the main street’s shops and traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are your best bet for quiet. The lift is small so upper floors (4+) may have less passing noise, but floor 3 offers a good balance.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Barinas’s main roads can carry into the hotel, especially if windows are single-glazed. Mornings and evenings are peak traffic times. Also listen for the lift motor – it’s old and clanks on floor 1.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room at the end of the corridor – less foot traffic. 2. The lift is tiny (fits 2 people with bags) – use the stairs if you’re on floor 2 or 3 to avoid waiting.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Abana
Free basic Wi-Fi (4 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload) – enough for email and messaging. No paid tier. Login via room number and surname.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand or physical newspapers offered. The hotel building dates from the 1970s – a concrete block typical of regional architecture, no notable quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop possible if room not ready (ask front desk). Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of room rate; after 18:00 charges full night.
Free for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage not available.
Step-free at main entrance via a ramp. Wheelchair-accessible rooms on ground floor (ask at booking). No lift speech to upper floors – only the one lift serves all levels, so no mobility issues above ground floor. Narrow doorways in some standard rooms.
Free on-site parking (uncovered, 50 spaces, first-come first-served). No valet, no EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Barinas Shopping Centre (5-minute walk), 500 VES per day.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Venezuela does not levy a separate city tax; all taxes included in room price)
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required at booking (usually via bank transfer). At check-in, a cash hold of approximately 20,000 VES (effective 2026 rate) for incidentals; no credit card holds accepted.
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Jardín Botánico — 3.4 km · ~42 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Provincial — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Venezuelan Bolívar, VES
Use the official exchange rate via banks or authorised exchange houses; avoid black-market cambistas and airport kiosks which offer poor rates.
Cards are rarely accepted outside major hotels; most transactions are cash-only, so carry small denominations of VES.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% at mid-range restaurants is appreciated; taxi drivers don't expect tips, hotel staff appreciate a few thousand bolívares for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a local bakery or café (café negro) costs around 8-12 VES.
A set lunch (almuerzo) at a small eatery of soup, main, and juice runs about 60-100 VES.
A simple main dish like arepas or a grilled chicken meal at a local diner sets you back 70-120 VES.
Arepas, empanadas, and tequeños from street carts or market stalls around the central plaza and bus terminal are the cheapest eats.
Supermercado Unicasa and Mercal are common budget chains in Barinas.
The city's main market (Mercado Municipal) has stalls selling low-cost clothing; also check the small shops along Avenida Sucre.
Bus or shared taxi (por puesto) within Barinas costs around 5-10 VES per ride; from the airport (Barinas Airport), take a shared taxi into town for about 50-80 VES.
Cook your own meals if you have a kitchen – grocery-shopping at Mercal is far cheaper than eating out. Always pay with bolívares for street food and taxis to avoid inflated dollar prices. Use shared por puestos instead of private taxis for intra-city trips.
Emergency Contacts
BarinasIn Barinas and across Venezuela, 911 is the universal emergency number for police, ambulance, and fire services. For civil protection (Defensa Civil), call 0426-555-1919. Note that service reliability varies; if you can, also contact your hotel or local contact for backup.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Barinas, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Abana
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Provincial — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Barinas Bus Terminal → Hotel Riviera Suite
💡 Be prepared to share the ride with other passengers, as colectivos are shared minivans.
Simón Bolívar International Airport (BLA) → Hotel Riviera Suite
💡 Negotiate the price before you start your journey as taxi prices are not fixed.
Simón Bolívar International Airport (BLA) → Hotel Riviera Suite
💡 Book in advance to ensure availability, and consider hiring a driver to navigate unfamiliar roads.
Simón Bolívar International Airport (BLA) → Barinas Bus Terminal
💡 Buy tickets in advance to secure a seat, especially during peak travel times.
About Barinas
Wikipedia ↗
Barinas (Spanish pronunciation: [baˈɾinas]) is a city in west central Venezuela. According to the 2011 census, its population is 503,442. It is the capital of the Barinas Municipality and the State of Barinas. The city of Barinas is known as the capital of the Llanos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Abana?
Request a room on the third floor, at the back of the building (away from the main street). These are high enough to avoid street-level noise but still accessible when the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Abana?
Avoid rooms on the first floor or near the stairs – they pick up lobby chatter and foot traffic noise. Also skip rooms facing the front (street side) due to traffic on Barinas’s main avenues.
Is Hotel Abana noisy?
Street noise from Barinas’s main roads can carry into the hotel, especially if windows are single-glazed. Mornings and evenings are peak traffic times. Also listen for the lift motor – it’s old and clanks on floor 1.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Abana?
Barinas is a low-rise city, so a rear-facing room on floor 3 gives a view of the surrounding neighbourhood rooftops and hills – nicer than the main street’s shops and traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Abana?
1. Ask for a room at the end of the corridor – less foot traffic. 2. The lift is tiny (fits 2 people with bags) – use the stairs if you’re on floor 2 or 3 to avoid waiting.
What time is check-in at Hotel Abana?
Check-in at Hotel Abana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Abana have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (4 Mbps download, 1 Mbps upload) – enough for email and messaging. No paid tier. Login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Abana?
None (Venezuela does not levy a separate city tax; all taxes included in room price)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Abana?
A set lunch (almuerzo) at a small eatery of soup, main, and juice runs about 60-100 VES.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Abana?
Bus or shared taxi (por puesto) within Barinas costs around 5-10 VES per ride; from the airport (Barinas Airport), take a shared taxi into town for about 50-80 VES.
When is the best time to visit Barinas?
December to February: dry season, cooler nights, clear skies. Good for exploring the plains without heavy rain.
Top Attractions in Barinas
💡 Mass times vary, but you can enter freely outside services. The side chapel has a small exhibit on the cathedral's construction.
💡 Visit late afternoon for cooler temperatures and street food vendors selling arepas and fried plantains nearby.
💡 Staff may unlock the roof terrace on request — good for a photo of the city skyline. Bring ID as they log visitors.
💡 Check if the museum's guided tour is running — the curator often gives detailed stories in Spanish about the objects.
💡 The square is lively on weekday mornings when street vendors set up; bring small change for a fresh coconut water.