Caracas - Post Report Question and Answers
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
Yes, the Embassy has a decent gym that is very inexpensive. - May 2015
It's fairly safe to run around the neighborhood of the Embassy (though there are giant hills), and there is a large park where many people run. There are many fitness options, and races quite frequently. - Apr 2015
For USG employees, there is a gym run by the employee association. Athletic clubs exist, but carry high prices. - Nov 2014
Yes, the Valle Arriba Club is most popular, though expensive, and near the Embassy. - Sep 2013
We rented a membership at the Valle Arriba Athletic Club, and I would highly recommend the same for families or athletic-minded people. The gym is top notch (be ready for some fun people-watching!) and the pool is a great place to hang out on the weekends. Several families from ECA have memberships there, so you and your kids will always run into friends. You'll have to ask the CLO to help you with a membership as the application process is serious business that will include providing references and having a social worker visit your home, among other things! - Aug 2012
The embassy has a great very affordable gym with plenty of machines and a work-out room with DVDs. - Mar 2012
The embassy has a gym. Parents and embassy employees can use the school gym and facilities. Some apartments have facilities. there are some local gyms as well. - Mar 2011
The embassy has a fairly well-equipped gym with a very affordable membership fee. - Jan 2011
Yes, this culture is obssesed with looks, and fitness is a big part of that. - Oct 2010
The embassy has a decent gym with all of the basic equipment. Private gyms are available, but are very expensive. - Sep 2010
There is a small but functional gym at the embassy. There are also very expensive athletic clubs. - Mar 2010
There is a decent one at the embassy. Local ones are very expensive. - Mar 2010
There are several gyms in the area. The Embassy has one on compound that is decent. - Feb 2009
