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El Hatillo   Caracas

El Hatillo, Caracas

 4 Reviews  It's a small town but very cozy. There are several handicraft shops with the nicest things! The day I was there there were some performers in the Plaza Bolivar.... And seemed like a very family thing... 

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Avila National Park   Caracas

Avila National Park, Caracas

 2 Reviews  Best destinations : Level of training, none: Quebrada Quintero ( take the right instead of the left when you get to the path that takes to Sabasnieves). This place is one of my favorites since... 

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Nature Photos   Caracas

Nature Photos, Caracas

 9 Reviews  El Araguaney (the Araguaney) is our national tree. You never notice it is there until this season: february-march. All the leaves fall down and the only thing that remains on the tree are very yellow... 

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La Colonia Tovar   Caracas

La Colonia Tovar, Caracas

 4 Reviews  German town up in the mountains of Venezuela. Kind of a small, quant town on the other side of a rain forest (road goes thru a small portion). If you are in the mood for schnitzel and beer-this is the... 

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Residential Caracas   Caracas

Residential Caracas, Caracas

 2 Reviews  In Venezuela we call them "coro-coros". If you are really lucky, you will get to see a couple of them at the "Parque del Este" (park and zoo) right in the middle of the city. But to see... 

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Morrocoy National Park   Caracas

Morrocoy National Park, Caracas

 1 Review  Parque Nacional MORROCOY, beautiful island beaches, 3 hours drive from Caracas to the city of Tucacas. Then you can pay for a motor boat ride to one of the islands. The most popular island is called... 

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Puerto Colombia and Choroní

by AndreSTGT

Puerto Colombia on the coast of the beautiful Parque Nacional Henri Pittier was my first destination in Venezuela.Getting there by bus from Maracay is gorgeous and hair-raising. The narrow road goes straight through the wonderful and wild mountain scenery of the national park. It was a big surprise for me to find a real tourist resort (mostly Venezuelans) at the end of this road.From Puerto Colombia it's a ten minute walk to Playa Grande, a picture-perfect Caribbean beach, palm-fringed with white sand, where i pitched up my tent.A couple of kilometers inland from Puerto Colombia (45 min walk) is Choroní (pic, see travelogue), a beautiful and tranquil colonial village which is well worth a visit for its colorful houses and cobbled streets.

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Gran Sabana

by AndreSTGT

Gran Sabana is, as the name implies, a large savannah in the country's south-east.Santa Elena, a small backwater near the Brazilian border, in this beautiful region is the starting point of the Roraima trek (see general tips).Apart from Roraima there are many other attractions around Santa Elena, such as Quebrada de Jaspe (see pic) and Balneario Soruapé, a great swimming spot with natural pools.A one-day tour of these places is usually included in the price of the Roraima trek, but it can also be organised through agencies in Santa Elena.

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Jaji

by luiggi

Situated approximately 70 Km. northwest of Merida, the curvy road to Jaji offers many wonderful panoramic vistas across creeks, lakes, and waterfalls. The most picturesque architectural aspects of Jaji can be found around the town center, where restored whitewashed buildings form a dazzling backdrop for fountains and flowers.

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San Rafael de Mucuchies

by luiggi

Fifty-two kilometres north-east of Merida, San Rafael de Mucuchies, the highest inhabited point in Venezuela at 3140 metres above sea level. At the northern end of town lies the chapel of stone dedicated to the Virgen de Coromoto, the work of Juan Felix Sanchez.

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Colonia Tovar

by luiggi

La Colonia Tovar is approximately 60km from Caracas, it remained practically isolated for more than a century until a road leading to it was paved in 1963. The restricted access and rigid social mores meant that the inhabitants remained exclusively tied to their own culture (marriage, for instance, was prohibited unless to another member of the colony). Only in the 1940s was the Spanish language introduced. The town is a replica of a Black Forest village, with traditional architecture, markets and restaurants selling typical foods and beverages like home brewed beer, sauerkraut, wiener schnitzel, and strudel. Many Caraqueños travel here on weekends to purchase the wonderful vegetables, fruits, and flowers that are grown here.

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CHORONI

by parsix

Once you get to Choroni you can find accomodation here or in the next village which is Puerto Colombia. Both have typical colonial houses, and archiquecture. There are pleanty of "Posadas" with prices for all type of budgets.

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Los Nevados

by K1W1

A recommended trek from Merida is the trip to Los Nevados. It involves a trip up the teleferico to the stop just before the top and then a good walk over to the village. You can stay there in a family's house, and they will cook you dinner. The following morning you can either go back the way you came or take a 4x4 back down the side of the mountain to Merida. It is possible to do all of this independently, ie, without booking a tour.

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A hidden secret : Parque...

by dreamworld

A hidden secret : Parque Nacional Morrocoy, east of Coro, next to the city of Tucacas. It consists of dozens of islands, mostly unhabited, with clear waters allowing you to do good snorkelling or diving. We spotted several dolphins. >>> Picture = another hidden secret is the Reserve of Mochima <<<

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Don't miss the colonnial...

by OrlandoBR

Don't miss the colonnial district of EL HATILLO, in Caracas. It's got an old church and picturesque houses, besides lots of shops selling local craftwork, and good restaurants too. It's really a shame I don't have any pictures...

The city of Maracaibo. It's...

by kucha

The city of Maracaibo. It's located on a large 'lake' and is generally considered an industrial city. However, the city has some beautiful landmarks, including cathedrals, museums, stately homes, and excellent restaurants.

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Off The Beaten Path: Cities in Venezuela
  1. Caracas Off The Beaten Path
  2. Isla Margarita Off The Beaten Path
  3. Isla Margarita Off The Beaten Path
  4. Puerto La Cruz Off The Beaten Path
  5. Parque Nacional Canaima Off The Beaten Path
  6. Mérida Off The Beaten Path
  7. Isla El Gran Roque Off The Beaten Path
  8. Maracaibo Off The Beaten Path
  9. Valencia Off The Beaten Path
  10. Coro Off The Beaten Path
  11. Chichiriviche Off The Beaten Path
  12. Ciudad Bolívar Off The Beaten Path
  13. Mochima Off The Beaten Path
  14. Choroní Off The Beaten Path
  15. Maracay Off The Beaten Path
  16. Tucacas Off The Beaten Path
  17. La Azulita Off The Beaten Path
  18. Los Taques Off The Beaten Path
  19. Barcelona Off The Beaten Path
  20. Isla Coche Off The Beaten Path
  21. San Juan de los Morros Off The Beaten Path
  22. Caripe Off The Beaten Path
  23. Barrancas Off The Beaten Path

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Q:  hi, i am planning to leave columbia by bus and head for cucuta???? then hopefully catch a bus over to canaima, is this... 

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A: I don't think it is not possible to get to Canaima by land. probably by river/land, you should check by some local agency. don't forget to have repellent with you,... 

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