Venezuela: from the Amazon jungle to the mountain peaks

Venezuela is considered the heart of South America. However, most people have a very superficial understanding of this country. Meanwhile, this South American state can surprise even an experienced traveler.

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Nature and culture of Venezuela and Bolivia!

Program: Visit to the capital of Venezuela - Caracas; relaxation on the beaches of the island archipelago of Los Roques; a trip to Canaima National Park with a visit to the highest waterfall in the world - Salto Angel; excursion to the estate where the best varieties of Venezuelan rum "Santa Teresa" are produced; visit to the capital of Bolivia - La Paz; exploring the Witches Market, the Uyuni Salt Marsh and the Inca Huasi Island with its giant cacti; inspection of the abandoned Train Cemetery; visiting the Valley of the Rocks and the famous Stone Flower; study of the geysers of Sol de Mañana; a journey through the Salvador Dali desert and, finally, a visit to the Green Lagoon and the extinct Licancabur volcano.

The cost of the tour for 11 nights is from $ 5598. You can book the tour here .

From Venezuela to Colombia

Program: Visit to the capital of Venezuela - Caracas; beaches of the island archipelago of Los Roques; Canaima National Park with a trip to the highest waterfall in the world - Salto Angel; Santa Teresa estates, where the best varieties of Venezuelan rum are produced; the Cocora Valley with the world's tallest wax palms; the colorful town of Salento; the coffee estate and the path of the coffee bean from the bush to the cup; pirate city of Cartagena; the unique Salt Cathedral in Zipaquira; the famous Gold Museum in Bogota, where you can get acquainted with the collection of the artist Fernando Botero.

The cost of the tour for 11 nights is from $5584. You can book your tour here .

Jurassic Waterpark

Program: Trip to the border of Brazil and Venezuela, Gran Savannah, six-day trekking and conquest of Roraima, an impressive sight - the quartz wall of the Roraima tepui and Indian settlements, intricate formations of rocks and canyons with unique vegetation and endemics, natural jacuzzi, waterfalls! The convergence of the three borders Venezuela - Guyana - Brazil! Canaima National Park with a trip to the highest waterfall in the world Salto Angel, Canaima Lagoon and Sapo and Acha waterfalls, the capital of Venezuela - Caracas!

The cost of the tour for 11 nights is from $3956. You can book your tour here .

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National cuisine

The most common ingredients are rice, sweet potato, and legumes. In addition, many fruits and vegetables are grown that are unknown in other countries. Venezuelan cuisine is strongly influenced by the colonial past, and Indian traditions have also been preserved. Corn is actively prepared here, for example, the main national dish is arepa - a fried corn pie with filling.

Among the meat options, asado is popular - fried beef with sauce, served on a bed of parsley, garlic, lemon juice and olive oil. For appetizers, try empanadas - fried pies filled with meat, cheese or fish. There are also sweets, for example, arequipe is prepared with condensed milk. And to create a traditional drink, atole, they use corn flour, cinnamon and sugar.

Attractions

The capital of Venezuela, Caracas, is worth a visit to see museums and monuments dedicated to national hero Simon Bolivar and amazing Catholic churches, symbols of the colonial past. By the way, the oldest of them was built in Valencia, the capital of the state of Carabobo. Another interesting city is Merida, which is considered the sports capital of the country. Those who love outdoor activities can go hiking, mountain biking or paragliding.

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Nature of Venezuela

Among the national parks, El Guacharo is especially famous - it best demonstrates the nature of the country. Morrocoy Park is home to amazing coral reefs, while sheer mountains can be found in Canaima Park. There is also the highest waterfall in the world - Salto Angel. Its height reaches 979 meters and its width is 150 meters. Peak Bolivar, the highest point in Venezuela (4978 m), also deserves attention. You can climb it on foot. But to the neighboring peak of Esperjo, they built a cable car.

Margaret Island

The beaches and bays of Venezuela are loved by divers from all over the world. One of the most famous windsurfing centers is located on Margarita Island, not far from the mainland. It has everything: mountains, caves with stalactites, tropical jungle and the Los Medanos de Coro desert. And in the sea there are dolphins, whales and green sea turtles.

In the tourist center of the island - the city of Porlamar - there are restaurants, cafes, nightclubs, shopping centers, water parks, shops and even a casino.

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