Clothing
of Venezuela
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There are many handicrafts
unique to Venezuela that are made by local Indian tribes. Good
purchases are gems and jewelery, cacique coins, gold, pearls, pompom
slippers, seed necklaces, shoes and handbags, Indian bows, arrows,
mats, pipes and baskets, alpargatas (traditional local footwear of the
Campesinos), chinchorros (local hammocks) and many other Indian goods. Climate:
With it close to the equator, the temperature is fairly regular
throughout the year, but does vary with altitude. The dry season is
from December to April and the rainy time is the rest of the year. The
mountain areas receive great amounts of rain. Clothing: Casual
clothes are worn in Caracas.
A jacket and tie should be worn at social functions and when dining in
restaurants. Both men and women wear suits at business meetings. Casual
business clothes has never taken hold, as professionals tend to believe
that they should look the part at all times. Despite the tropical
climate, businesspeople turn out in suits and ties or stylish dresses.
Many restaurants and discos require a jacket (though perhaps not a tie)
for men, and women should be spiffed up. We also recommend casual wear
for sightseeing.