Capital city in Capital District, Venezuela
Can you drink tap water in Caracas?
Can you drink the tap water in Caracas?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep a spare stock for outages.
Key facts
- In Caracas: Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep a spare stock for outages.
- Across Venezuela: Don't drink tap water; supply is intermittent and treatment unreliable. Buy bottled water and keep a stock for outages.
Tap water across Venezuela
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Caracas | No, drink bottled |
| Mérida | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Caracas?
Don't drink the tap water. Do not drink tap water; supply is intermittent. Buy bottled water and keep a spare stock for outages.
Can you drink tap water in Venezuela?
Don't drink tap water; supply is intermittent and treatment unreliable. Buy bottled water and keep a stock for outages.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Metro de Caracas
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