- Venezuela: Where is Little Venice?
- How to get to Venezuela?
- Holidays in Venezuela
- Venezuelan beaches
- Souvenirs from Venezuela
Where Venezuela is located is of interest to those who are attracted by the Amazonian jungle, El Avila National Park, the snowy peaks of the Andes, sandy shores stretching for almost 3000 km. A favorable period for visiting Venezuela is the dry season, which lasts from November-December to April-May. But for those wishing to admire Angel, it makes sense to visit the falls during the rainy season.
Venezuela: Where is Little Venice?
The location of Venezuela (capital - Caracas), with an area of 916,445 sq. Km, is South America (north of the mainland). On the west side, Colombia borders on Venezuela, which is washed by the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea (in the north), on the east - Guyana, and on the south - Brazil.
In the northwest of the country, the highest point of which is the 5000-meter peak of Bolivar, the Andes mountain range and the Maracaibo lowland stretch, and its southeastern part is occupied by the Guiana Plateau. Venezuela consists of the Federal District of Caracas, the Los Roques archipelago (federal estates), Merida, Zulia, Tachira, Carabobo, Amazonas, Barinas, Sucre and other states (23 in total).
How to get to Venezuela?
The lack of direct flights on the route Moscow - Venezuela (Caracas) makes tourists go on flights that involve making stops at the air terminals of Paris, Frankfurt and other cities. Taking into account connections, flights take approximately 18-20 hours. So, a flight on the route Moscow - Caracas with a stopover in Miami will take 19 hours, and in the Spanish capital - 15.5 hours. As for those who have recovered on the Moscow - Maracaibo flight, they will make stops in the air harbors of Caracas and Madrid, and spend 20 hours on the way. Important: those departing from Venezuela are charged $ 20.
Holidays in Venezuela
Merida (famous for its 28 city parks and the annual Feria del Sol culture festival, accompanied by concerts, bullfights, parades, exhibitions, sports and the election of the Queen of the Sun), Caracas (guests of Caracas visit Los Cabos Park, do shopping on the street Sabana Grande, admire the Cathedral of the Catedral de Caracas and the Iglesia de San Francisco church, see the exhibits of museums of transport and colonial art), Margarita Island (guests visit local beaches stretching for 315 km, Fort La Caranta, the village of potters El Cercado, La Asuncion with its Santa Rosa fortress and the Nueva Cadiz museum), Canaima National Park (travelers climb the table mountains of Auyantepui and Roraima, canoe down the rivers, carry out a close acquaintance with the Indian Pemon people; to accommodate tourists Palm houses are provided), Angel Falls (its stream falls down from a height of 979 meters; you can reach it by t only by river or air, and stop at a campsite, where there is electricity, mosquito nets, a bath with hot water).
Venezuelan beaches
- Playa Puerto Cruz: people who want to stay for a picnic and conquer rather high waves flock here. But those wishing to swim should take into account that the water here is cool.
- Balneario Camuri Chico: On the 100-meter crescent-shaped beach, there is a sun lounger rental, dining facilities, car parking and showers.
- Playa El Yaque: The beach is a popular destination for kite and windsurfers. It is equipped with surf centers, bars, restaurants, hotels, family hotels.
- Playa El Agua: The beach, often dominated by high waves, is packed with restaurants, nightclubs and shops selling beachwear, accessories and souvenirs.
Souvenirs from Venezuela
Those leaving Venezuela are advised to acquire painted clay dolls, coffee and rum, gold and pearl jewelry, wicker baskets, bright woven products, hammocks.
