The best attractions of Venezuela

Do you want a bright and unforgettable trip, full of adventures and colorful landscapes, sightseeing and contrasts, secrets and mysteries of the past? Go to South America, in a country often referred to as "Little Venice". The sights of Venezuela are so beautiful and varied that it may take a lifetime to study them from beginning to end. We will make a virtual tour of the most prominent beauties of this state.

Some general information

Before you go to explore the sights of Venezuela, it is worth familiarizing yourself with the country and its history. The republic, namely, such a state system in this country, is very poor. Although it is worth noting that it is very rich in natural resources, in particular oil. Mestizos live here, Europeans, Negroes, Indians, and also their descendants. The hot tropical climate is suitable for plants and animals, so there is a present abundance of species. The capital is the colorful city of Caracas, other important sites are the student city of Mérida, the oldest of Cumana, the small but famous Canaima, the island of Porlamar, the amazing Corot. And the borders of Venezuela are delineated by the Caribbean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, Guyana, Brazil and Colombia.

Caracas

Many of Venezuela's sights are concentrated in its capital. It is from here that we begin our acquaintance with the country. Caracas was founded by the Spaniard Diego de Lozada on July 25, 1567. The conquistador gave the city a long name, but in time only the last part remained, which is still used today. The settlement is comfortably located in a mountain valley near the coast, so tourists are immediately captivated by the natural beauty of these places.

For the period of its existence, the city has experienced much, he saw both the Spanish conquerors, and bloodthirsty pirates, and patriots under the leadership of Simon Bolivar. Recently, it is actively developing, being built up, modernized. What are the sights of Venezuela you can see in the capital? These are the buildings of the colonial era, the cathedral (17th century), the Congress, the National Pantheon (19th century), the chapel of the Holy Rosa. A curious tourist has the opportunity to visit a variety of museums, where you can get acquainted with the history, culture and development of the country, as well as the whole region.

The most interesting places

The main attractions of the country are the Angel Falls, the Orinoco River and the largest on the mainland Lake Maracaibo. Briefly, we will focus on each of these objects.

The waterfall Angel (Venezuela) is considered the highest and most powerful in the world. It was only discovered in 1935 by the pilot James Angel, after whom he was named. The area where you can observe this miracle of nature is very difficult to access. Therefore, those who wish to contemplate the impressive mass of falling water most often choose the air way. The total height of the waterfall is 1054 m. And the streams themselves fall from the highest peak in Venezuela called the Devil's Mountain (Auyantepui).

Orinoco is the third longest river in South America. Has the widest, rare beauty delta in the world. On its shores still live the local Huarao tribes, who retained their identity and ancient crafts.

Maracaibo is a picturesque lake, which is also the largest reservoir on the mainland. It was at its banks at the end of the fifteenth century that the Spaniards landed. The dwellings of the natives, built directly on piles, reminded them of Venice. Therefore, they gave the country the name "Little Venice".

Venezuela: mountains and peaks

There are also mountains in the country - a long chain of Andes with snow-capped peaks, which create a sharp contrast with the Amazonian jungle.

Roraima (Venezuela) - the highest mountain of the Guiana Plateau. Located at the junction of the state borders of Guyana, Venezuela and Brazil, today it is the center of eco-tourism. Fantastic landscapes, an abundance of vegetation and fauna attract naturalists, adventurers, zoologists. Local residents believe that it was this tepuy that was painted by Arthur Conan Doyle in the novel The Lost World. Of course, dinosaurs do not live here, but full of rocks with bizarre outlines.

What else is worth seeing?

We did not tell about all the sights of the amazing Venezuela. The Kasikjare River deserves special attention, it connects two important river systems - Orinoco and Amazon, which is not found anywhere else in the world. In the place where the river connects with the Rio Negro, once adventurers and conquistadors sought the mythical Eldorado. Today, the surviving tribes of the Indians still live in the forests, who did not forget the language and customs of their ancestors. There is also a long cable car in Venezuela , from which you can see stunning panoramas. There are chic beaches, other waterfalls, islands and archipelagos, modern hotels and a highly developed transport network. In a word, a trip to Venezuela will bring pleasure to both young and old!