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Venezuela
Venezuela may have been named by Spanish sailors who were reminded of Venice, but it was made famous by its natural attributes like Angel Falls, the highest waterfall in the world, the longest stretch of coast in the Caribbean along with some of the best diving in the Caribbean, snowcapped Andes peaks and the sprawling Llanos (prairie and marshland) region, a paradise for nature lovers.
Some highlights not to miss on your trip to Venezuela are:
Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfalls, are so high that during dry season the water can evaporate into mist before reaching the bottom. Set in the rainforest of the Guiana Highlands off the RĂo ChurĂşn, the waterfalls were not discovered by the outside world until US pilot James C. Angel spotted them from above in 1935.
Isla Margarita, off the northern coast of Venezuela, is a major tourist destination for sun worshippers worldwide with wide spans of palm-lined white beaches, clear water and numerous water sports like windsurfing, scuba diving and snorkelling.
Parque Nacional Los Roques is the perfect island retreat for anyone who enjoys snorkeling, fishing, windsurfing, diving or just lounging on peaceful, remote islands in the beautiful Caribbean Sea. Los Roques can be a day-trip from Isla Margarita or Caracas.
The Sierra Nevada de MĂ©rida is the only Venezuelan range with permanent layers of snow on the higher peaks, including Venezuela’s highest, Pico BolĂvar at 5,007 m (16,427 ft). This area features excellent hiking, mountain climbing and mountain biking among other activities and is also home to several delightful rural villages.
The Parque Nacional Henri Pittier is the oldest park in Venezuela, established in 1937, and is home to 43% of Venezuela’s bird species - 580 in the park - as well as monkeys, jaguar, puma, ocelots, armadillos, snakes, butterflies and more. Spanning 107,800 hectares to the west of Caracas, the park includes some of Venezuela’s nicest mainland beaches, as well as steep mountains and rich vegetation leading into the Andes.
Top Places in Venezuela
Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail
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The Inca Trail
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...Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru
The Sacred Valley
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IguazĂş National Park
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Torres del Paine National Park
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The Nasca Lines
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Quilotoa Loop
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Canoa
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Lake Titicaca
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Cusco, Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley
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Perito Moreno Glacier
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Things to do in Venezuela
Calle La Ronda
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Museo de Arte Latino de Buenos Aires (MALBA)
Established in 1995 with the mission to collect, conserve, study and present the art of the region, MALBA has become one of Buenos Aires' most popular and important museums. This is a great
...Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Inca Trail
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...Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Peru
Evita Museum
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...Palermo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cerro San Cristobal Funicular
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Trekking in Torres del Paine
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TelefériQo
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...Northern Quito, Quito, Ecuador
Otavalo's Markets
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Perito Moreno Glacier
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...El Calafate, Argentina
Museo Oro del PerĂş / Gold Museum
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Museo Nacional de ArqueologĂa / National Archaeology Museum
The Museo Nacional de ArqueologĂa, AntropologĂa e Historia del PerĂş is a must-see for history buffs. Like the Museo de la NaciĂłn, it provides an overview of the history of the region, mostly ...Pueblo Libre, Lima, Peru
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