Anaco is a smaller town in Venezuela of about less than 200,000 people in the northeastern state, Anzoategui. Anaco has grown since its founding in the late 1940s.
Tropical; hot, humid; more moderate in highlands. Wear light clothing, try to have water with you at all times. The roads and highways are a little bumpy. Venezuela uses a 60 Hz and 120 V power system. The power plugs are identical to those used in North America (referred to as A and B type power plugs). Everyone pretty much in Anaco speaks Spanish. Very few people speak and understand English. It wouldn't hurt to try to speak English to a towns person. Try to have patience and show respect when speaking with strangers. Also try to speak a little Spanish to them. If you are fluent in Spanish then you shouldn't have much trouble getting around. Use caution and common sense when asking for help from strangers.
Anaco has Unicasa, a major grocery store. There are a few smaller stores such as convenient stores and pharmacies. Most of the shopping is done at Avenida Miranda. There are many different stores to shop at. You may ask for a discount. Be a little wary of independent merchants on the streets. They may say one price and then say a different one. Try to avoid these. Be on the look out for pickpockets and people appearing to be beggars. Do not flash money around as you are prone to beggars and thieves. Try to keep your money in your pocket til you are about buy whatever it is your purchasing.
You can have arepas, a hamburger made the Venezuelan way with eggs, ham, lettuce, tomato, and anything else you want on it. You can also come down the Gran Rotti on Avenue Portuegasa for some delicious pastelitos. The owners are nice and one of them speaks fluent English.
Try having the world famous Polar beer. You can also try Reginal. They also have some Smirnoff Ice. They also have other beers to try as well.
As with all of Venezuela, Anaco has crime too. As stated earlier, there are crime ridden barrios that should be avoided. One of them that should be avoided unless you have another person or group with you, is barrio Flores. When you walk almost anywhere in Anaco, you may be approached by a beggar. You can nicely say no tengo nada, gracias or if you wish, you may give them a few coins so they will leave you alone. There should be little fear with them as they only want some food or a little of bolivarez. Do not flash money around and do not look wealthy. Do not wear real flashy, expensive jewelry. These should be left at your hotel or place where you're staying, locked up safely. Be a little wary of cab drivers. There have been some reports of cab drivers exploited riders. Be cautious of this.
You may have some diarrhea issues adjusting to the foods and liquids in Venezuela. You should preferably buy bottled water. Becareful with expired foods, cheeses that are many days old.