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Beaches & Islands
Pack your sunblock and floppy sun-hat – Venezuela’s Caribbean coast is brimming with fine beaches, incredible marine life and exotic islands.
Puerto Colombia - Chilled out jumping-off point for isolated bays accessible only by boat.
Archipiélago Los Roques - Living holiday brochure full of idyllic islands and abundant marine life.
Isla de Margarita - Venezuela’s top island destination, encircled by white beaches.
Parque Nacional Mochima - Storybook islands, coral reefs and sparkling seas near Puerto La Cruz.
Playa Pui Puy - Long, sweeping bay with good surf for body-boarders.
Playa Medina - Secluded, palm-fringed cove famous for its beauty.
El Playón Area - Popular mainland beach near Puerto Colombia.
San Juan de Las Galdonas - Remote seaside fishing village that sits amidst pristine beaches.
Puerto Cabello Area - The coastline east of this port has several tranquil islands to explore.
Parque Nacional Morrocoy - Spectacular world of islands and beaches on the west coast.
Hidden Jewels
Most travelers know about Venezuela’s greatest natural wonders such as Angel Falls and Delta del Orinoco, but there are plenty of lesser known natural marvels which are just as fascinating.
Médanos de Coro - Striking mini-Sahara near Coro.
Cerro Autana - Gigantic tepui shaped like a tree trunk, in Amazonas.
Brazo Casiquiare - Unusual water channel linking the Orinoco and Río Negro.
Sierra de San Luis - Attractive, lush mountains near Coro.
Península de Paria - Marvelous peninsula graced with coves and beaches.
Catatumbo - Place famous for unique lightning without thunder.
Salto Aponguao - Gran Sabana’s most spectacular waterfall.
Reserva Biológica de Montecano - Beautiful forest in the middle of the arid Península de Paraguaná.
Quebrada de Jaspe - Small waterfall rolling over amazing red jasper rock.
Salto Pará - Lovely waterfall on the Río Caura.
Outdoor Adventures
From relaxed beach walks to extreme canyoning, the opportunities are almost unlimited – outdoor adventures are exciting, affordable and well organized.
Hiking in Parque Nacional El Ávila - Beautiful mountainous environment just north of Caracas.
Trekking to the top of Roraima - Spectacular trek to the famous ‘Lost World.’
Piranha fishing in Los Llanos - A popular part of wildlife safaris.
Whitewater-rafting around Mérida - Wet, wild and terrifying – Venezuela’s best rafting.
Kitesurfing in Adícora - Ideal conditions attract world-class kitesurfers.
Scuba diving at Los Roques - Clear water, colorful fish and spectacular coral.
Windsurfing at El Yaque - Internationally acclaimed site with good facilities.
Paragliding around Mérida - Take to the sky in a tandem glider – all thrills, no skills.
Mountain biking around Mérida - Rent a bike for a fun day, or go on a tour on challenging trails.
Caiman hunting in Delta del Orinoco - Capture a caiman, on film of course – a highlight of your delta tour.
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