Venezuela Places: 40 Best Places to Visit in Venezuela. Venezuela, located on South America’s northern coast, is home to a wealth of natural attractions. The country’s Caribbean coast is dotted with tropical resort islands, such as Isla de Margarita and Los Roques.
The Andes mountains to the northwest are home to Mérida – a colonial town that serves as a base for visitors to Sierra Nevada National Park. To the north lies the capital, Caracas.
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1. Angel Falls
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Angel Falls in Venezuela is the tallest uninterrupted waterfall in the world at 979 meters and the deepest at 807 meters. It falls over the rim of the mountain of Auyán Tepui in Canaima National Park in Gran Sabana.
The name Angel Falls has been used since the middle of the 20th century and is named after the American aviator Jimmie Angel who first flew over the falls.
Angel’s ashes were laid at the foot of the falls on July 2, 1960. The Spanish common name for the falls is Salto, which is derived from the Spaniard Salto Aguirre Aguirre. In 2009, President Chávez declared that the name would be changed to the “originally indigenous” Pemon term, Kerepakupaj-Merú, meaning “waterfall of the deepest place”, because “this is ours”, “this is indigenous land”. – Venezuela Places
2. Morrocoy National Park
Morrocoy National Park is a self-administered island and marine reserve located on the Carabobo coast of Venezuela, part of the Falcón State. It is renowned for its diverse flora and fauna, including mangrove forests, island beaches, and cays, such as Cayo Santo.
The park’s pristine waters are home to coral reefs, which are home to a variety of marine life, including fish, turtles, and dolphins. Additionally, the Cuare Wetlands Wildlife Refuge is a breeding ground for a variety of avian species, such as scarlet ibises and flamingos. – Venezuela Places
3. Los Roques archipelago
The National Park of Los Roques is located in the Carabobo Archipelago, an archipelago of over 300 islands, cays, and a lagoon covering an area of 400 sq. km, 160 km north of Caracas, Venezuela’s capital.
Visitors to Los Roques enjoy a variety of activities, including snorkeling, scuba diving, and windsurfing. They also enjoy fishing and sailing.
The islands of Los Roques are home to the world’s largest coral reef, which is open to snorkeling and scuba diving. The island is best known for its pristine white sand beaches. – Venezuela Places
4. Mochima National Park
Mochima National Park is a national park located on the north-eastern coastline of Venezuela. The park covers the shoreline of the Caribbean Sea and includes 32 islands. The park is home to many species of marine life, such as sea turtles, dolphins, and other marine mammals.
The park is also home to a variety of ecosystems, including coastal mangrove forests, coral reefs, and cloud forests. Boats are used to reach the islands of Mochima from the villages of Mochima or Puerto La Cruz, as well as to access the beaches and islands of the park, such as Las BorrACHas. – Venezuela Places
5. Canaima National Park
Canaima National Park covers an area of 3 million hectares and is located in the southeast of Venezuela, along the border with Brazil and the American state of Guyana. The park is characterized by its abundance of tepui, large, flat-top mountains rising from the grassy savannas and often shrouded in mist.
One of the park’s highlights is the Angel Falls waterfall, which is 979m high and cascades down the side of the mountain, leading to a steep canyon rimmed with tropical forest. – Venezuela Places
6. Mount Roraima
Roraima Mountain is the highest mountain in South America. It is situated at the crossroads of Brazil, Guiana, and Venezuela. The mountain is characterized by its large flat top and is surrounded by cliffs that range in height from 400 m to 1,000 m or 1,300 m to 3,300 ft.
In Venezuela, the highest point of the mountain is on the south edge of a cliff at 2,810m, and in Guiana, the highest point is at 2,772m. The name “Roraima” comes from the Pemon people who first encountered the mountain. The word “Roroi” in Pemon means “blue-green” and “Ma” means “great”. – Venezuela Places
7. National Pantheon of Venezuela
The National Pantheon, or National Pantheon, is the resting place of national heroes. Its Latin name is derived from the Greek Pantheon, which translates to “temple of all the gods.” The Pantheon was built in the 1870s on the ruins of the 1744 church, Santísima Trinidad, on the north edge of the old city of Caracas.
The Pantheon’s central nave is devoted to Simón Bolivar, whose bronze sarcophagus takes its place at the altar, with lesser luminaries scattered in the aisles below. The vault of the National Pantheon is adorned with 1930s paintings showing scenes from Bolivar’s life, and a large crystal chandelier gleams overhead on the 100th anniversary of his birth in 1883. The Pantheon re-opened in 2013 after a three-year renovation. – Venezuela Places
8. Medanos de Coro
MÉDANOS DE CORO NATIONAL PARK is a national park in Venezuela. It was established in 1974. It is located in the municipality of Coro, Falcón state, on the road leading to the state of Paraguay. You can easily get to the national park by bus or by taxi from the town of Coro.
The National Park of Coro protects a part of the xeric scrub area of Paraguana. – Venezuela Places
9. Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquirá, Maracaibo
La Chiquita Church is a church located in the city of Maracaibo in Venezuela. The church celebrates its feast day on the 18th of November each year. Every year, thousands of people congregate in front of the church.
This colonial church was constructed from 1686 to 1858. The basilica houses a colonial image that was painted in 1709. This colonial image is a replica of the most famous painting of our Lady of Chiquinca to which the church is dedicated.
On 16 July 1917, Pope Benedict XV permitted the coronation of this image to be performed by a decree issued by the Bishop of the Zulia. The coronation ceremony did not take place until November 18, 1942, twenty-five years after the approval. – Venezuela Places
10. Isla Margarita
The island of Margarita is the largest of the five islands in the northeastern part of the country of Venezuela. It is located off the coast of the Caribbean Sea and is home to the capital of the state of Vaca Murgida.
The first European to land on the island was Christopher Columbus in 1498 and the local natives were known as the guaiqueries. The island’s coast was rich in pearls which accounted for almost one-third of all the New World tribute paid to the Spanish crown.
To protect the island from the growing threat of pirates, several fortifications were built on the island, some of which are still standing today.
The island was also the center of the Spanish colonial province of Margarita which was founded in 1525. The name is derived from the Spanish phrase “la de margarita” meaning “the island of margarita.” – Venezuela Places
11. El Avila National Park
Known as the “Lung of the City” due to its many functions for the inhabitants of Caracas, the Ávela National Park is located in the coastal area of central-north-eastern Venezuela, in what is officially known as the “Colombia of the Caribbeans” or “Colombia-Venezuela” for its indigenous inhabitants.
The highest point of the national park is the 2,765 m elevation of Pico Naguajuatá. The area is home to some of the most popular tourist activities in the country, such as the “El Pulmón” and the “Zipline”.
El Hotel Humberto Humberto is located in the mountains, and many of the city’s most popular restaurants are located in the hills surrounding the national park, such as “La Chivera”, “Casa Pakea”, “El Jardin de Luna”, “Granja Natalia” and “Tarahumara”. – Venezuela Places
12. Centro de Arte Los Galpones
Established with a strong and unwavering mission to support, encourage, exhibit, and promote contemporary visual art nationally and internationally, with a special emphasis on the art of Venezuela and Latin America.
The gallery’s focus is primarily on artists with a well-established career, whose unique and outstanding languages of expression have gained them national and international visibility, projection, and exposure, as well as young and emerging artists who bring valuable and innovative ideas to contemporary art.
As a dynamic center that supports unconventional proposals, Espacio Monitor is intellectually and conceptually dedicated to the world of thought, reflection, and research. Espacio Monitor organizes didactic and cultural events that promote knowledge and education about recent visual creation. – Venezuela Places
13. Teleferico de Caracas
Teleferro de Caracas is one of the most famous gondola lifts in the Caracas region of Venezuela. It is located on the top of the mountain of El Altamirano, within the boundaries of the National Park of Caracas. It was opened on 29 September 1955 by the President of Venezuela, Marcos P.Jiménez, and remained in operation until the late 1970s.
There were several unsuccessful attempts to reopen the lift in the years 1986, 1988, and 1990, but each time the lift was closed. In the year 2000, the Caracas National Government granted a concession for the reopening of the Teleferroca de Caracas which was to coincide with the reconstruction of the Hotel Humboldto and the magical park of Avila. – Venezuela Places
14. Hacienda La Trinidad
This is a peaceful and beautiful garden where you can relax, take a stroll, spend some quality time, breathe fresh air, and enjoy the beauty of nature that surrounds you from all directions.
You can dine in the garden’s restaurant, take a seat in the library to read books, buy books at the bookstore, or buy some souvenirs of Venezuela.
It’s also a great place to visit with friends or family, where children can play in the secure yards of the park.
The Hacienda’s cultural museum and garden include galleries, a culture museum, and a collection of contemporary art and design and crafts. – Venezuela Places
15. Bolívar Square (Caracas)
Bolivar Plazuela is one of Venezuela’s most important and well-known public squares. It is situated in the heart of the city’s first 25 blocks, dating back to 1567, when the area was first settled as “Santiago de león de Caracas.” The square is situated in the historic heart of the city, within the boundaries of the Cathedral Parish, which is part of the municipality of Libertador. – Venezuela Places
16. General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge
Located in Lake Maracaibo at the mouth of Tablazo Strait, in the western part of Venezuela, the General Rafael Urdaneta Bridge links the city of Maracaibo with the rest of the nation.
The bridge is named after the revolutionary general Rafael Urdaneta, who was born and raised in Maracaibo. – Venezuela Places
17. Playa El Yaque
As one of the world’s seven best windsurfing locations, El Yaque Beach attracts windsurfing aficionados from around the world, particularly from Europe. The beach is located on the southern side of the island’s International Airport, about 3 kilometers from the main beach. The trade winds blow at 15-30 knots most days of the year.
The shallow sea spreads out several hundred meters to the south and east of the beach, making it easy to windsurf for hours on end. A row of hotels and restaurants line the beach’s beachfront, offering a wide selection of facilities and windsurfing gear.
Windsurfers can be seen sailing on El Yaque Beach on any given day, along with other water sports enthusiasts. The average temperature is between 21-27 °C, but windsurfing can be done for hours wearing nothing more than a swimsuit and a bikini. – Venezuela Places
18. Gran Sabana
This region is located in the southeast of the country, in what is known as the “Guianan Savanna Ecoregion”.Gran Sabana stretches from the Guianian Highlands to the south-eastern part of Bolívar, and from there to the border with Brazil and Guyana.
It covers an area of about 10,860 km2 or 4,180 sq miles. It is part of Canaima, which is the second largest national park in Venezuela, only larger than the one in Parima. It has an average temperature of about 20°C although at night it drops to 13°C. – Venezuela Places
19. Plaza Francia
France Square is a public square in the Altamira neighborhood, east of Caracas, Venezuela. It was constructed in the early 1940s and was inaugurated on August 11th, 1945. It was named Plaza Altamira until 2002 when it was changed to its current name due to the agreement between the two cities to have a “Venezuela Square” and a “France Square” It was designed by the city’s town planner, Luis Roche, as part of a project in the wealthy Altamira neighborhood.
At the center of France Square is the obelisk, one of the most iconic symbols of Caracas. Below the obelisk is a water mirror that falls until it reaches the bottom, where it turns into a shopping center and the main entrance of the Altamira metro station. In 2002, the square was the site of a large-scale national strike against the government of Hugo Chavira, known as “paro petlero”.
20. Pico El Águila
Pico El Guajila, collado del cóndor, is the highest point on the Venezuela Transandean Highway, a branch of the Pan American Highway. It is 4,118 meters above sea level in the Mérida state of Venezuela.
A monument depicting a condor is located at the top of the road. It was sculpted by the Colombian artist, Marcos león Mariño, in commemoration of an event that took place during the campaign of the leader, Simon Bolivar. – Venezuela Places
21. Parque del Este Park
East Park is a public park located in Sucre, Metropolitan Caracas, Venezuela. It was opened in 1961 and is considered one of the city’s most important parks. It was designed by Robert Burle Marx, with the help of partners of the same name. The park is now officially known as Generalissimo Franco de Miranda Park because Chávez named it after the late Venezuelan national hero.
East Park is located near the Miranda Line 1 of Caracas Metro and is managed and overseen by INPARQUES, a branch of the Ministry of Public Power and the Environment. The park consists of three distinct areas: an open grassy field with a gently rolling topography, a densely wooded landscape with winding paths, and a series of tiled gardens with waterworks. – Venezuela Places
22. Kettle Mucubají
is a glacial lake situated in Sierra Nevada National Park, Mérida State, Venezuela. The altitude of the lake ranges from 3625 to 3655 m above sea level.
The lake is one of the largest lakes in the valley. It is one of the most important tourist attractions in the region, which is renowned for its. – Venezuela Places
23. Crasqui
Cranky is home to the first permanent fishing island in the entire archipelago. Crasky is a long barrier island with a long, but sandy, beach on the east side of the island.it is sometimes very difficult to reach its beaches due to small overflows that only leave one landing point.
The island is beautiful when the waters are calm. In what was once the fishermen’s ranches, Crasky, and its modernized ancestors provide food services, camping, and kayak rental. The tip of the island has a path that leads to a small, snorkeling-friendly bay. Great place for fly fishing and kitesurfing. – Venezuela Places
24. Mérida cable car
Muterida cable car system, also known as Mérida cable car, is one of the largest cable car systems in Venezuela. It is located at the base of the Mérida mountain at 1,577 m or 5,174 feet and the terminus on Pico Espejo, at 4,765 m or 15,633 feet. It is the second-longest cable car in the world at just 500 m.
The Mérida cable Car is 12.5 km long and reaches 4,765 m, making it one of the longest cable car systems in the world. It is a unique engineering marvel that has been in operation for over 40 years.
The cable car system opened to the general public in 1960. In 2008, the system was closed indefinitely, claiming that the service had reached its end and that it would need to be rebuilt. In 2011, the system was completely modernized, and in October 2016 a new normal service was started. – Venezuela Places
25. Llanos
Llanos is one of the largest tropical grassland plains in the Americas. It is located on the eastern side of the Isthmus of Andes in the countries of Colombia and Venezuela in the northwest region of South America. Llanos is a biome of tropical and subtropical grassland, savanna, and shrubland biome. – Venezuela Places
26. Henri Pittier National Park
Henri Pittier National Park is a national park located in the state of Aragua, in the state of Carabobo, in the northern region of Venezuela. The park is home to many species of birds, including toucanets, hummingbirds, and many other avian species.
The park is divided into two parts, Henri Pittier National Park and Henri Pittier Provincial Park. The two parts are connected by a network of trails.
The national park covers a wide range of terrain, ranging from the shores of the Caribbean to the summit of the Cenizo mountain range. The terrain ranges from cloud forest to rainforest, from rivers to mangroves to shrub forests. – Venezuela Places
27. La Llovizna Park
Llovizna Falls is a waterfall located in the park of Llovizna, in the municipality of Puerto Ordaz, in Caroní, Venezuela. The Caroní River is a tributary of the Orinoco River, and the source of the Caroní is close to the Orinoco.
In recent years, the flow over the falls has decreased due to the construction of the Macagua Dam, but the waterfall continues to be one of the most impressive in the world. Several times a year, the dam’s floodgates open, allowing the water to flow freely over the falls. – Venezuela Places
28. Mérida, Venezuela
Located in the foothills of the Andes in northwestern Venezuela, Mérida is renowned for the Spanish colonial architecture that adorns its streets, parks, and squares, as well as its role as a base of operations for visitors from all over the world.
The city is also home to the Sierra Nevada National Parks and the Universidad de los Andes, which is home to a large student population. Mérida is also home to some of the most vibrant nightlife and cultural scenes in the region. – Venezuela Places
29. Fortin de La Galera
The Fortin de la Galera is situated on the island of Margarita, in the municipality of Juan Griego. Built in 1811, the fort was commissioned by the patriotic junta of Margarita. At the time, the fort served as a watchtower for the bay of Margarita to guard against attacks by sea.
The structure was constructed in 1811 under orders from the Provisional Board, under which Margarita ruled, on the highest point of the bay at Juan Griego. The purpose of the structure was to protect Juan Griego Port and La Galera Bay, which had been the scene of extensive legal and illegal trade since the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. – Venezuela Places
30. Stone Chapel
Stone Chapel is situated on the southwest corner of Drury University’s campus at the intersection of Central & Benton Avenue in Springfield, Missouri. Built in 1880, Stone Chapel is Springfield’s oldest stone structure. The chapel is the site of many religious activities for the university, including:
Logos Christian Fellowship
Catholic Campus Ministries
Chow and Chapel events
Weddings
Graduation Banquets
Choir and meeting facilities
On the Chapel’s first floor, there is a large lounge with a kitchenette.
The Chapel’s distinctive second floor seats 510 people.
A recently restored pipe organ dates back to 1906 and is used by a large group of organ students. The 3-manual 30-rank organ is used for a variety of events, including weekend weddings, the popular Christmas vespers, recitals, and other special occasions. The organ is well-known for its rich sound, which is complemented by the Chapel’s soft acoustics. – Venezuela Places
31. Coro, Venezuela
Coro is the capital and second oldest city of the state Falcón\ after Cumaná The city was founded on 26 July 1527 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de ampíes, also known as Santa Anna de Coro, as Santa Ana in Spanish.
It was also known from 1528 until 1546 as Neu Augsburg was colonized by the Spanish and later by the Venezuelans. The city and its buildings were constructed during the Spanish empire. The town of Coro is located at the southern end of the Paraguaná peninsula, on a coastal plain.
It is bordered by the médanos de Coro National Park on the north and the Sierra de Coro on the south. A few kilometers from the port of Coro, which is located at the equidistant point between the Ensenada de la Vela and the Golfer de Coro. – Venezuela Places
32. Valencia, Venezuela
Valencia is the capital and largest city of the Carabobo State, and the third largest city in Venezuela. It is an economic center that is home to some of Venezuela’s most important industries and manufacturing firms.
Valencia is the largest city within the greater metropolitan area of Valencia. With a population of approximately 4.5 million inhabitants, it is the second largest city in the country after the capital, Caracas, which is located about 172 kilometers to the east.
In the fourth millennium BC, the area was already settled by hunter-gatherers, who may have already developed some rudimentary forms of agriculture. In the period between AD 200 and 1000, an important settlement was established near Lake Valencia. – Venezuela Places
33. Maracay
Maracay is a city located in the north-central region of Venezuela, close to the Caribbean coast. It is the capital city and most significant city of the Aragua state. Most of the city is part of the Girardot municipality.
According to the 2011 census, the population of the city and its surrounding area was 955.362 inhabitants.Maracay is also known as “ciudad jardín” in Venezuela. – Venezuela Places
34. Caracas
The capital of Venezuela, Caracas is a city of commerce and culture, situated in a mountain valley in the north of the country. Venezuela’s leader of independence, Simón Bolivar, is interred in the national Pantheon, a 19th-century structure in the city’s historic old town.
The 17th-century Caracas Cathedral is a masterpiece of Roman-Roman architecture. The city’s skyline is dominated by the 225m-tall twin towers of Parque Central. – Venezuela Places
35. Maracaibo
Maracaibo is a city located in the northwestern part of Venezuela. It is the capital of the state of Zulia. It is the center of the oil industry in Venezuela. The old town of Maracaibo is characterized by colonial buildings, such as the colorful houses that line the streets of Calle Carabobo.
On the central square of the city, Plaza Bolívar is home to the Maracaibo Cathedral, which houses the statue of Cristo Negro, the Black Christ. The 18th century Casa de la capitulación is nearby, a center of culture and history. – Venezuela Places
36. Vereda del Lago
This 3.1 km loop trail is located near the town of Maracaibo in Zulia. This route is considered an easy one, taking on average 37 minutes to complete. It is a popular road bike, running, and walking trail, but it can also be used for solitude during the quieter hours of the day. – Venezuela Places
37. Aquatica
Aquatica is one of the largest water parks in Venezuela, covering an area of 25,000 square meters. Located in Maracaibo, the park is part of the city’s public park, locally known as “la Carrera del Lago”. It is one of two water parks in the country, and the only one in the western part of the country. – Venezuela Places
38. Baralt Theater
Located in the center of Maracaibo, at the northwest corner of the historical plaza Bolívar, El Teatro Baralt is the oldest theatre in the city. Built in the mid-nineteenth century as a single-purpose performance hall, it has since undergone numerous reconstructions over the years. – Venezuela Places
39. Laguna de Sinamaica
The Sinamaica Lagoon is situated north of Zulia, in the state of Sinamaica, about an hour north of Maracaibo, Venezuela. It is about 50 square kilometers in size and is one of the crown jewels of Zulia state.
The inhabitants of the lagoon are mostly from the Venezuelan ethnic groups of Añú (meaning people of water) and Wayú It is situated on the northwest shore of Lake Maracaibo. The Limón River is the main tributary of the lagoon.
It is believed that the name Venezuela originates from this area, as the indigenous people referred to it as “Venecicuela”, meaning big water. According to one version of the story, the stilt houses were a reminder of the city of Venice, and the inhabitants of this area called it “little Venice” when they saw it. – Venezuela Places
40. Plaza Del Buen Maestro
The square was inaugurated in 1927 as “The Good Master” by the former President of Vicencio-Zulia State, Perez Soto. The square’s name is derived from Pérez’s admiration of his mother’s work, “Herenia Soto,” who devoted her life to literacy and the education of both children and adults. – Venezuela Places
