Travel to South America

Centro de Arte La Estancia

This gallery is placed in the modern area that borders the Francisco de Miranda Avenue between Altamira, La Floresta y Los Palos Grandes. For the exhibitions that are presented there, 230 square meters of colonial interior space are used, without any previous modification, distributing the pieces in an irregular and yet harmonious fashion. No matter what the exhibition is about, it worth your time,

Casa Natal de El Libertador

A memorial to Simon Bolivar, it's no surprise that great care is taken over the maintenance of his birthplace. The visitor can experience the past in the walls, rooms, interior yards, plants and decor. The house  still holds family portraits and antique furniture. As an additional attraction, there are several magnificent epic paintings by Venezuelan artist Tito Salas.

Panteón Nacional

This enclosure is the resting place of illustrious Venezuelans and an homenage to their memory. It was decreed the National Pantheon in 1875, after having been the Church of the Holy Trinity. Within this rather moving atmosphere, the visitor cannot help but observe and appreciate the epic paintings of Tito Salas on the ceiling, and the magnificent chandelier made of more than 4,000 pieces. The changing of the guards is also worth seeing.`

Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada (National Park Sierra Nevada)

If you are looking foward to have a full view of the Venezuelan Andean scenery, this is a great place to visit: mountain peaks, fields, tons of fascinating Andean Vegetation, and beautiful lakes. I will recommend  the Laguna Mucubaji, just off the highway between Barrinas and Merida, near Apartaderos. Although if you are not a true fan of nature you should stay at the hotel.

Angel Falls

Angel Falls is the world's highest waterfall with an 807m uninterrupted drop and a total drop of 978m, located in the Canaima National Park. The surroundings are filled with grasslands, an incredible variety of tropical wildlife like monkeys, poison arrow frogs and hundreds of species of orchids. The trip to the fall has many attractions, a boat ride, jungle walking, and getting the chance to experience a unique view of Venezuela.

Isla Margarita

Situated in the Caribbean, Isla Margarita is the biggest island of the Nueva Esparta State, and its capital is La Asuncion, which is located in a river valley that has the same name. It is formed by 2 peninsulas, and with its very dry and sunny climate, the main industry is tourism, besides construction and fishing. A peaceful place with lots of beaches, you can find great locations for water sports like windsurfing at Playa Parguito and Playa El Yaque.

Maracaibo

Maracaibo is the second-largest city in Venezuela, after the national capital Caracas, and it is the capital of the Zulia state. It is also known as the "The Beloved Land of the Sun", and it was was founded in 1529 on the western side of Lake Maracaibo which is the dominant feature of the oil-rich Maracaibo Basin. Favored by prevailing winds and a protected harbor, the city is located on the shores of the lake the narrows eventually lead to the Gulf of Venezuela.

El Yaque Beach

One of the seven best locations in the world with perfect conditions for windsurfing, Playa El Yaque is located in the southern side of Isla Margarita. The water usually has a temperature between 21º and 27º Celsius, and the winds blows from 15 to 30 knots most of the year. Also, the shallow waters extend from the shore to the south of the beach for several hundred meters, allowing a safe sport practise.

The Teleferico

The teleferico is one of newest and safest cable cars in world, built and operated by an Austrian company. The view during the assent and desent is amazing. At the top is ice skating an other attractions. The paved walkway along the mountain ridge is lined with beautiful flowers and populated with colorful tropical birds. A short 4X4 ride down to Galipan provides shopping for fresh fruits, local delicacies and horseback riding. It is cold and windy at 7,000 feet above sea level. Be sure to check the weather before you go. On a clear day you can see forever, but somedays the peak is in the clouds the entire day.