Region

Latin America

Country/State

Venezuela

Place(s)

  • Caracas
  • Mérida
  • Ciudad Bolívar
  • Maracaibo
  • Coro
  • Porlamar
  • Ciudad Guayana
  • Santa Elena de Uairén
  • Puerto Ayacucho
  • Barquisimeto and many more

Best Time to Visit

  • Season(s): Summer
  • Month(s): November-April

Uniquely Popular For

  • Diverse natural landscape
  • tropical resort islands
  • the Andes
  • archipelagos
  • exotic national parks
  • quaint art museums
  • vibrant Latin culture

General Tourist Attractions

  • Spot the endangered Amazon River dolphins, along with freshwater fish at the Valencia Aquarium, which also consists of an aviary, a zoo and a snake house.
  • Ride above the El Avila Mountains on a gondola lift and enjoy the views from the mountaintop.
  • Take a gander at the astonishing art at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Caracas and the Jesus Soto Museum of Modern Art.
  • Hike through the trails of Mount Roraima which is a tribal terrain filled with rare species of flora and fauna.
  • Sojourn through the sand dunes and exotic wildlife at the Medanos de Coro National Park.
  • Birdwatchers will find a haven in the Henri Pittier National Park which is home to 582 bird species and 140 animal species.
  • Enjoy the capital metro of Asuncion which houses the shoppers’ paradise of Porlamar.
  • Los Llanos or “the plains” may seem just a vast stretch of tropical grassland but it is one of the most famous places to visit in Venezuela. It harbors many animals like jaguars and capybara and also turn into a bird watcher’s paradise during the rainy season.
  • Choroni features among the most popular tourist places to visit in Venezuela. It boasts of many colonial houses and a peaceful environment. It is located near the Henri Pittier National Park.

Memorable Pursuits

  • Reminisce history at the Drowned Church of Potosi, which was submerged in water during the establishment of a hydroelectric dam.
  • Glance into the time gone by with the petroglyphs (prehistoric rock carving) at the Parque Arqueologico Piedra Pintada in the San Esteban National Park
  • Go hiking, abseiling or camping at the place home to the loftiest uninterrupted waterfalls, the Angel falls, the Canaima National Park, which is also a UNESCO world heritage site is a place for picturesque landscapes.
  • Enjoy the quaint beauty of the transparent water coral reefs, white sand beaches and mangroves at the Moroccoy National Park
  • Angel Falls at the Canaima National Park is probably the most famous tourist attraction in Venezuela – especially among nature lovers out there. Also known as the ‘largest waterfall in the world’, Angel Falls has an amazing free falling drop of around 979 meters (3,211 feet). To give you some perspective on just how tall Angel Falls is, it’s about fifteen times taller than the Niagara Falls waterfall!
  • La Isla Margarita in Venezuela is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike. Its crisp azure waters remind people of the exotic Bahamas and its breath-taking panoramic view of the coastline will definitely keep you coming back for more. Also known as the ‘Pearl of the Carribean’, La Isla Margarita Island is richly exotic and has many inviting beaches where tourists can relax, get a tan, or enjoy the scenery while on vacation.
  • Pico Bolivar, also known as the Mirror Peak, Pico Bolivar is one of the most serene places in the world where you can find a peaceful setting surrounded by nature’s beauty, located in the high Andes of Merida, at the northeastern part of the Greater Andes.
  • Parque Nacional Mochima (Mochima National Park), El Morro is an attraction covering a total of 94,900 hectares of coastal and marine habitat. The national park is composed of a marine area in the west side and a coastal marine area in the Mochima Bay.

Something Leisurely

  • When in Merida, make sure to pay a visit to the Coromoto Ice Cream Shop (aka Heladeria Coromoto) which holds the Guinness World Record for providing patrons with the most (860) ice cream flavours.

Quick Tip(s) from the Locals

  • Make sure to always carry lose national currency and try travelling during the day. If you’re looking to enjoy the night life, make sure you go out with locals.