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The most beautiful places in Venezuela

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The most beautiful places in Venezuela
Inserted: 25.07.2018
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In Venezuela, located on the northeast corner of South America, you will find truly beautiful places. Table mountains, high waterfalls, but also massive rivers and exotic Caribbean coast. Come and see the most beautiful places you can find in Venezuela.

1.
Salto Angel waterfall

The highest waterfall in the world

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| Altitude: 1 500 m / 4 921 ft

Waterfall Salto Angel falling nearly a kilometer from the table mountains in Venezuela is the highest waterfall in the world. It also belongs among the most beautiful of the world, mainly due to the magical nature around. continue reading

2.
Roraima

The most famous table mountain in the world

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| Altitude: 2 810 m / 9 219 ft

Roraima (2,810m) is the highest of all the tepuis (table mountains) in South America. At its peak you will find the triple point of countries Venezuela, Brazil and Guyana. Life on the vast mountain top is completely different from the savannah 400 meters below. Here you can find interesting rock formations, caves and even rivers. continue reading

3.
Canaima Lagoon

Laguna with massive waterfalls

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| Altitude: 385 m / 1 263 ft

Canaima is not just a village serving as a starting point for the Salto Angel, it is also a beautiful lagoon where some waterfall and form where you can see the beautiful table mountains continue reading

4.
Pico Humboldt

The second highest mountain in Venezuela

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| Altitude: 4 940 m / 16 207 ft

Pico Humboldt (4,940 meters above sea level) is located in the Sierra Nevada National Park near the colonial town of Merida. It is the second highest mountain of Venezuela, relatively easy to ascent. You will find it after 2–3 days of hiking in a varied landscape continue reading

5.
Mochima National Park

Venezuelan Caribbean

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| Altitude: 32 m / 105 ft

The Mochima National Park consists of 36 islands with white beaches surrounded by a mountainous coastline. It is possible to lodge in several seaside towns (Playa Colorada, Santa Fe, Mochima) and embark on boat trips around the surrounding islands continue reading

6.
El Collado del Cóndor - Pico El Águila

The highest road pass in Venezuela

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| Altitude: 4 118 m / 13 510 ft

El Collado del Cóndor, also known as Pico El Águila (4,118m asl), is the highest road point in Venezuela. It is also a beautiful viewpoint over the surrounding desert mountains. It is easily accessible from Merida continue reading

7.
Orinoco

The second largest river in South America

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| Altitude: 0 m / 0 ft

Orinoko is the second largest river in South America along the famous Amazon. Its size is especially noticeable in its delta, where you can take a trip from the small town of Tucupita. Outside of the fauna and flora, you can also see the life of local Warao Indians still living in stilt houses continue reading

8.
Cueva del Guacharo cave

The most famous cave of Venezuela

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| Altitude: 1 285 m / 4 216 ft

Cueva del Guacharo is not only the most famous, but also the largest cave of Venezuela. There are thousands of Guacharo night birds in it. The cave itself is over ten kilometers long. The cave and its surroundings fall into the national park of the same name. continue reading

9.
Caripe

The town of bird Guacharo

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| Altitude: 854 m / 2 802 ft

Caripe is a small town located in the green mountains of northeastern Venezuela. Tropical fruits and coffee are grown here. It is worthwhile to take a look at the city and enjoy the surrounding countryside continue reading

10.
Ciudad Bolivar

Town of colorful houses and Orinoco

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| Altitude: 47 m / 154 ft

Ciudad Bolivar is a large Venezuelan city that is famous for having built the first bridge over the mighty River Orinoco – Puente Angostura. For visitors, it is also interesting with its small colorful houses and colonial architecture. continue reading

11.
Caracas

Capital of Venezuela

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| Altitude: 884 m / 2 900 ft

Caracas, like any other large city in South America, offers the opposite of large poverty and exhibition districts. The biggest attractions are the photographic vast slum barrios built on the steep slopes of the mountains, where tourists are definitely not recommended to walk continue reading

12.
Apartaderos

The highest town in Venezuela

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| Altitude: 3 505 m / 11 499 ft

Apartaderos (3,505 m above sea level) is the highest city of Venezuela. It is picturesquely situated at the confluence of three valleys. From this city, the roads lead to, for example, the famous Condor Pass continue reading

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