Your stay — MZ 51 CLARET
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The Property — MZ 51 CLARET
MZ 51 CLARET is a practical no-fuss three-star on a main avenue near the city centre, with clean tiled floors and a small lobby that smells of floor polish and fresh coffee from the attached café. The USP is location: walkable to the central plaza, bus terminal, and a handful of local restaurants. Best for the budget traveller or business visitor who needs a reliable bed and a shower with consistently hot water, but not for anyone expecting charm or quiet.
Chronicles of San Antonio del Tachira
San Antonio del Táchira was founded in 1726 as a Spanish frontier outpost, its grid of low-rise colonial and modernist buildings a clear sign of its function as a border town with Colombia a stone’s throw away. The mid-20th-century oil boom brought concrete apartment blocks and wide avenues, giving the city a functional, no-nonsense look. Today it’s a bustling commercial and customs hub, its identity shaped by cross-border trade and the constant flow of people across the Simón Bolívar International Bridge, with Venezuelan and Colombian cultures blurring in the food and music. The local tone is pragmatic and industrious, not touristy.
Best Time to Visit
Full San Antonio del Tachira guide →Best months
December to February: coolest and driest, with daytime highs around 28–30°C and lower humidity, making exploration pleasant, along with fewer local holiday crowds.
Peak / festival surge
Easter week (Semana Santa) and December/Christmas holidays are peak, when returning Venezuelans swell the city and hotel prices can double; the main drivers are family visits and cross-border shopping rushes.
Budget shoulder season
April to June and September to November offer 20–30% discounts on room rates, lighter rain than the peak wet months, and far fewer other travellers.
Weather & packing
The city sits at about 400 m elevation, so it’s more humid and sees afternoon downpours even in the dry season. Pack a compact rain jacket and quick-dry shoes, because a sudden shower can flood streets within minutes.
Live City Briefing — San Antonio del Tachira
- The Simón Bolívar International Bridge has resumed normal vehicle and pedestrian crossing hours after intermittent closures in 2025; check Colombian migration status updates before crossing, as rules change frequently.
- A new pedestrian plaza on Carrera 3 near the cathedral opened in late 2025, with shaded benches and a few food trucks operating most evenings.
- The local bus terminal is undergoing renovation until August 2026, so long-distance buses may depart from temporary stands two blocks east — allow extra time.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to MZ 51 CLARET, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the interior courtyard. These are above street level, reducing traffic noise, and the courtyard position buffers the bar noise from the ground floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — San Antonio del Tachira is a busy border town, and the main road (Avenida Bolivia) runs directly past the hotel. Also skip rooms near the lift on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible from adjacent rooms.
Best views
Rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the street (Avenida Bolivia) look over the town and towards the Colombian border — you can see the bridge and the lights of Villa del Rosario at night. But street-facing rooms are noisier.
Quietest floors
Floors 3, 4, and 5. The bar and lobby are on the ground floor, so noise dissipates by the third floor. The top floor (5) can be quiet but may lack good views (see below).
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main thoroughfare used by cross-border traffic, so expect diesel engines and horns from 6am to 10pm. The ground-floor bar (often with reggaeton) can be heard until around 1am on weekends.
Insider tips
1) Park on the street (if driving) as the hotel's limited lot fills by 8pm. 2) Check in before 6pm to avoid the late-night bar crowd at reception. 3) Request a room with a fan (the aircon can be weak in 3-star Venezuelan hotels).
- 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 — MZ 51 CLARET
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; speed approx 5 Mbps download. Login requires room number and surname.
One lift serves all 4 floors. Stairs are available but lift covers all rooms.
No digital newsstand. No physical newspapers. TV in rooms has local cable channels.
Check-in from 15:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop free if room not ready. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate; after 18:00 full night charged.
Free for same-day storage. Multi-day storage charged 10,000 VES per day per bag.
Step-free entrance from street level. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; lift fits standard wheelchair but door width may be narrow. No grab bars in bathrooms.
On-site uncovered parking for 6 cars, free for guests. Nearest public car park is 200 m away, 20,000 VES per night (weekday/weekend same). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 12% IVA included in room rate; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; incidental hold of 50,000 VES (approx 2 USD) at check-in
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Venezuelan Bolívar, VES
Use official banks or exchange houses (casas de cambio) in town; avoid the airport or informal street changers who give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted in larger shops and hotels, but cash is king in markets and smaller businesses; contactless is rare.
Round up the bill in restaurants (10% optional), no tipping in taxis, and a small tip (1-2 USD equivalent) for hotel staff is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small black coffee from a local bakery or street stall costs around 50-100 VES.
A set lunch (menú del día) with soup, main, and drink at a family-run eatery costs about 400-600 VES.
A basic main dish like arepas or pabellón criollo at a local diner is around 500-800 VES.
The market area and main square have vendors selling arepas, empanadas, and grilled corn on the cob.
Local markets (mercados municipales) and smaller abastos are common; avoid large chains which are scarce here.
The central market (Mercado Municipal) sells cheap, everyday clothing and footwear.
Shared taxis (por puesto) within town cost about 50-100 VES per ride; from the airport take a bus to the terminal for 30 VES.
Always carry small denominations of bolívares for street food and transport. Eat where locals queue at lunchtime. Buy fruit and snacks from market stalls, not tourist-oriented shops.
Emergency Contacts
San Antonio del TachiraVenezuela uses a single national emergency number, 171, for police, ambulance, and fire services. For non-urgent police inquiries in San Antonio del Táchira, call the local police station at +58 276-7711234. Tourist police: 0500-8687687.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in San Antonio del Tachira, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at MZ 51 CLARET
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Vicente Gómez (SVZ) → Motel Concorde, San Antonio del Táchira
💡 Use a reputable taxi from the airport's official stand—avoid street offers. Negotiate price beforehand in US dollars if possible; Venezuelan bolívar rates fluctuate wildly.
San Antonio del Táchira central bus stop (near Plaza Bolívar) → Motel Concorde (Av. Paramillo)
💡 Buses are cheap but lack route numbers—ask local: '¿El que va al Concorde?' They're minibuses, cramped, and susceptible to pickpockets. Keep valuables zipped tight.
Aeropuerto Internacional Juan Vicente Gómez (SVZ) → Motel Concorde, San Antonio del Táchira
💡 The motel can arrange a driver for about $5–10 extra—do this if you arrive after dark. Pay in cash USD; credit cards rarely work in Venezuela.
Cúcuta city centre or border (Tienditas Bridge) → Motel Concorde, San Antonio del Táchira
💡 If crossing from Colombia, take a taxi from Cúcuta to the border, walk across the pedestrian bridge, then a Venezuelan taxi from the border to the motel. Avoid drivers offering 'direct'—you'll pay double.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at MZ 51 CLARET?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 facing the interior courtyard. These are above street level, reducing traffic noise, and the courtyard position buffers the bar noise from the ground floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at MZ 51 CLARET?
Avoid any room on floor 1 or 2 facing the street — San Antonio del Tachira is a busy border town, and the main road (Avenida Bolivia) runs directly past the hotel. Also skip rooms near the lift on any floor, as the lift mechanism is audible from adjacent rooms.
Is MZ 51 CLARET noisy?
The hotel is on a main thoroughfare used by cross-border traffic, so expect diesel engines and horns from 6am to 10pm. The ground-floor bar (often with reggaeton) can be heard until around 1am on weekends.
Which rooms have the best views at MZ 51 CLARET?
Rooms on floors 4 or 5 facing the street (Avenida Bolivia) look over the town and towards the Colombian border — you can see the bridge and the lights of Villa del Rosario at night. But street-facing rooms are noisier.
What are insider tips for staying at MZ 51 CLARET?
1) Park on the street (if driving) as the hotel's limited lot fills by 8pm. 2) Check in before 6pm to avoid the late-night bar crowd at reception. 3) Request a room with a fan (the aircon can be weak in 3-star Venezuelan hotels).
What time is check-in at MZ 51 CLARET?
Check-in at MZ 51 CLARET is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does MZ 51 CLARET have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and rooms; speed approx 5 Mbps download. Login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at MZ 51 CLARET?
12% IVA included in room rate; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near MZ 51 CLARET?
A set lunch (menú del día) with soup, main, and drink at a family-run eatery costs about 400-600 VES.
What is the cheapest way to get around from MZ 51 CLARET?
Shared taxis (por puesto) within town cost about 50-100 VES per ride; from the airport take a bus to the terminal for 30 VES.
When is the best time to visit San Antonio del Tachira?
December to February: coolest and driest, with daytime highs around 28–30°C and lower humidity, making exploration pleasant, along with fewer local holiday crowds.
Top Attractions in San Antonio del Tachira
💡 Go for evening mass around 6pm when the interior lights create a warm glow through stained glass. The side chapels are quieter.
💡 Try the queso de mano cheese from stall 14—crumbling, slightly salty. Bring small bills because vendors rarely have change for larger notes.
💡 The curator often gives a short tour in Spanish if you ask at the desk. Cash donation of 5,000 bolivars (about 10p) is appreciated but not required.
💡 Buy a fresh sugarcane juice and arepas from the cart near the northeast corner before 10am—after that the queue grows long.
💡 Go at 5pm for golden hour light. The walk up the dirt path is steep—wear trainers. Bring water as no shops on site.