Venezuela

Country: Venezuela

Explore Venezuela!

Located on the beautiful Caribbean coast, Venezuela is dotted with crystal blue beaches, impenetrable jungles, breathtaking drives in the heights of the Andean highlands, waterfalls plunging off a table mountain, virtually unexplored deserts, and an exciting capital city bursting with Latin culture. And sometimes the most interesting places to visit are not the easiest to reach, and this is the case with Venezuela, but the extra effort will be rewarded. Start off in Caracas as your initial base before heading off on your adventure. Known to be a bit edgy and overpopulated, Caracas is in an alluring setting, with the mountainous jungle of a national park enveloping it, and with some good museums and great restaurants to check out.

From there the real excitement begins. One of the most famous sights to see in Venezuela, and South America, is Angel Falls- the highest waterfall in the world. Towering over the stunning scenery of Canaima National Park, it makes for a very memorable sight from above via sightseeing planes. The unique Canaima National Park itself covers a vast area, with over 100 table-top mountains rising more than 1,000 meters above the savannahs, as well as an infinite number of waterfalls you can swim in.
Of course a must-see is the renowned and powerful Amazon Rainforest, the largest and most important jungle in the world. Visitors are able to explore its rivers, searching for the wildlife who call it their home, taking note of all the lush tropical plant life that make it so important. For beach lovers, and especially for scuba divers and snorkelers, don’t miss Morrocoy National Park, about a 2-hour drive from Caracas, with white sand beaches and coral reefs and islands dotted along the coast. The park is also a bird watcher’s paradise with its parrots, osprey, and the colorful pink flamingos and scarlet ibis.
And for more beautiful beaches the tiny island of Cayo Sombrero will not disappoint with its white sand, turquoise water, and shaded by palm trees. This peaceful place is pure unspoiled nature, with no infrastructure or amenities.

Nestled right on the borders of Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana, Mount Roraima is a top destination for avid hikers and adventure seekers, like an island in the sky, and with its fascinating rock formations, waterfalls, and majestic table-shaped mountain it is a truly unique sight. The multi-day hike is rather demanding but with priceless views from the summit.

The legendary Orinoco River Delta, one of the most important in South America and the third largest river in the world after the Amazon and Congo, offers a completely unique landscape than other parts of the country, with its interesting formations from natural deposits and wildlife like monkeys, macaws, piranhas, and even alligators, anacondas and even the occasional jaguar sighting. Riverside lodges offer guided boat trips down the river to explore the area and view wildlife, and visit some local indigenous people.
And one of the top destinations on anyone’s list when visiting Venezuela is Los Llanos, the Serengeti of South America. Take a safari through this huge savannah, home to animals like capybaras, sloths, deer, caiman, and a vast array of birds.
And from the savannah to the desert- Los Médanos de Coro National Park is yet another ecosystem in Venezuela. With its large rolling sand dunes, reaching up to 40 meters in height in places, making for a perfect spot to slide down dunes. And nestled in between the dunes you can find magical feeling lagoons that make for some unique photography.
The beautiful Caribbean beaches of Mochima National Park may make you feel like you are in the islands of Thailand, with its mountainous islands and clear waters.
And continuing on from off the mainland, one of the most memorable and uniquely stunning destinations in South America that is not to be missed if you are a beach lover, boater, fisherman, diver, snorkeler, and appreciate being off the beaten track in a unique setting that is a photographer’s dream, you will want to visit the Los Roques archipelago. With jaw-dropping clear turquoise water, unspoiled beaches, and limited development and only single-story, colorful posadas along the beachfront, so the focus stays on the scenery, it is a destination like no other. And one of the top things to do in Los Roques is the fishing- it is famous for its saltwater fly fishing, and mostly for bonefish, via wading or by flats boats.

And one last destination off the mainland is Margarita Island, one of the more developed and beach destinations in Venezuela, with nice soft sand beaches and lots of sun, popular with Venezuelans and foreigners both, and kitesurfers due to its windy conditions.

You're likely to find many reasons to visit Venezuela.
Here are just 11 of them:

  • Angel Falls
    Venezuela's gorgeous Canaima National Park inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to write "The Lost World," and it's also home to Angel Falls, the world's largest waterfall. This spectacular 3,212-foot waterfall is one and a half times higher than New York's Empire State Building and a whopping 15 times higher than Niagara Falls. Angel Falls is accessible by plane or boat, with local agencies offering tour packages to the falls that often include an overnight stay in a nearby location.
  • Beaches
    The beaches on Venezuela's Caribbean coast enjoy a hot, dry and tropical climate, and there are plenty of spots in the sand to choose from. Venezuela has approximately 1,860 miles of coastline as well as hundreds of small coastal islands. Isla de Margarita is the top destination for beach lovers, with 151 miles of coastline featuring everything from pristine secluded beaches to bustling water sport destinations. The archipelagos that make up Los Roques, another top beach spot, is the Caribbean's biggest nature reserve and boasts coral reefs, lagoons and mangrove islands.
  • Los Roques Islands
    Chill out, lay back and laze on some of the most fantastic beaches. Enjoy the water sports or go island hopping in a small boat. Or plunge beneath the surface of the waves and explore an untouched marine paradise full of interesting fish and strange creatures.
  • Mountains
    The Andes mountain range runs through Venezuela, giving hikers and other adventurers a chance to see the spectacular spines of the Sierra Nevada, Sierra de Santo Domingo and the Sierra de La Culata, which rise over 16,400 feet. When traveling to the Andes, stay a spell in the nearby town of Merida, a progressive and picturesque college town cradled in a valley in the shadow of the mountains. Further off the beaten track you'll also find indigenous villages that may give you a glimpse into a wholly different way of life.
  • Roraima
    Roraima inspired Conan Doyle’s fictional ‘Lost World’ adventure. Today you won’t be accosted by pterodactyls and dinosaurs though; you’ll discover some of the world’s oldest geological formations and a unique diversity of flora and fauna that is only found on this spectacular plateau. Worth the climb.
  • National Parks
    Venezuela boasts 40 national parks, where people can go to relax, hike, bird-watch and try their hand at amateur wildlife photography. Canaima National Park is Venezuela’s largest park, offering the photographer or wanderer over 6,000 different varieties of plants to look at. The area is also host to hundreds of animal species. Canaima National Park features the world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls.
  • Tourism and the Locals
    The Venezuelan government doesn’t encourage mass tourism because it wants to preserve the country’s natural resources, but small groups of tourists are welcome. Some of the country’s indigenous people even host visitors in their villages. Those that welcome tourists often sell handmade pottery, musical instruments, baskets and woven fabrics. Others act as guides through the region, helping outsiders to spot native wildlife and flora they otherwise wouldn’t notice. Many locals still hunt and fish to make a living.
  • Table Top Mountains
    Cerro Autana is a tabletop mountain — a quartzite-sandstone tepuy — located in western Venezuela. The local Piaroa Indians worship it as the stump of the tree of life. Another tabletop mountain, Mount Roraima, is on the border of Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. You can easily reach the top via natural staircases on the Venezuelan side. Reaching the summit from the other countries is more difficult.
  • Margarita Island (La Isla Margarita)
    This is one of the most popular things to do during your Venezuela travel. It is an island that sits just north of the Venezuelan coastline that is a popular getaway for locals as well as tourists. The crisp blue waters will remind you of the Bahamas and the breathtaking scenery will make you want to come back every year. The endless nightlife will punish your inhibitions as well as your plastic with duty free shopping. There are at least 50 magnificent beaches to explore with the most popular being Playa Puerto Cruz. Windsurfing is world reknown as well as great opportunities to dive and snorkel. Don’t forget to see sightsee the Castle of la Asuncion and Juen Griego.
  • Cuare Wildlife Refuge
    Admire large colonies of pink flamingos and scarlet ibis at the Cuare Wildlife Refuge, a coastal reserve adjoining the Parque Nacional Morrocoy, about four hours north of Caracas. Best glimpsed in September, the flamboyant fowl are among many water birds that congregate in the lagoons near Chichiriviche and along the mangrove canals.
  • Joropo dancing in Los Llanos
    Catch a display of joropo, Venezuela's national dance, in Los Llanos, the vast plains region where it originated. The flamenco-influenced step is accompanied by ensembles playing harp, guitar and maracas and singing in a high-pitched nasal style. Local joropo groups perform at family parties and street concerts throughout the country, but the best places to see it in Los Llanos are in Guanare and San Fernando de Apure.

Cities and sights of Venezuela

There are over 28 large cities and most popular places in Venezuela

Archipiélago Los Roques

Canaima & Angel Falls

Caracas

Isla de Margarita

Los Llanos

Mérida

Santa Elena de Uairén

Orinoco River

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Travel Advice Information

For travellers to Venezuela

-Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall
- Los Roques, an archipelago of small coral reef islands, a paradise for diving
- Los Llanos, here you can find a lot of wildlife

Travel agency Ada Tours will be happy to organize your unforgettable vacation in Venezuela, develop group or individual itineraries around the country or in combination with other countries.

Hotels in Venezuela allow you to choose the best option for each traveler - prices range from quite affordable to very significant if you go to the islands, remote lodges or fashionable resorts. Eco-tours to nature, kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, sea and freshwater fishing, diving, sea cruises, conquering Mount Roraima in the Guiana Highlands - tours for active people here can be very diverse.

In the country, you can organize not only a cultural and historical route (for example, in Caracas), but a romantic tour for a couple in love or a tour for observing animals and birds. We will be happy to develop a route of any complexity through the delightful country of Venezuela!

Bespoke travel itineraries and Tours to Venezuela by Tour Operator Ada Tours

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Travel agency Ada Tours will be happy to organize your unforgettable vacation in Venezuela, develop group or individual itineraries around the country or in combination with other countries.

Hotels in Venezuela allow you to choose the best option for each traveler - prices range from quite affordable to very significant if you go to the islands, remote lodges or fashionable resorts.

Eco-tours to nature, kayaking, snorkeling, horseback riding, sea and freshwater fishing, diving, sea cruises, conquering Mount Roraima in the Guiana Highlands - tours for active people here can be very diverse. In the country, you can organize not only a cultural and historical route (for example, in Caracas), but a romantic tour for a couple in love or a tour for observing animals and birds.

We will be happy to develop a route of any complexity through the delightful country of Venezuela!

Bespoke travel itineraries and Tours to Venezuela by Tour Operator Ada Tours