Places To See in Venezuela

As promised, I am including some of my favorite places to visit in Venezuela. This is truly a beautiful country with beaches, mountains, and so much to see.

Angel Falls, Canaima National Park

Angel Falls, located in Canaima National Park, is the tallest waterfall in the world! You can reach the waterfall in a small plane or if you want to really get the full experience, you can take a canoe tour where you go into the indigenous village and do the trail to the waterfall. It is a breathtaking site and an experience like no other. This is going to take you about 2-3 days to complete.

There are plenty of touring companies that organize these trips and the logistics can be arranged prior to your arrival. This national park is located in the eastern part of Venezuela and it includes jungles, rivers, and savannas. This is a unique experience for those that like adventure and the outdoors.

El Yaque Beach, Margarita Island

Margarita Island is an island off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. There are currently no direct flights from the U.S. to this island, but you can catch a flight at Maiquetia Airport in Caracas, Venezuela.

This is a dessert island with many beautiful beaches.   My favorite (and the safest) beach to stay at is El Yaque Beach. With its strong wind, this is one of the best beaches for surfing. There are plenty of beach front restaurants where you can get fried fish or other fresh seafood. You can stay at one of the many posadas, which are small bed and breakfast located all around the island. Make sure you read many reviews and book your stay before arriving.

Cayo de Agua Beach, Los Roques National Park

Cayo de Agua Beach in Los Roques National Park was recently voted one of the top 25 beaches in the world and rightfully so. It is a pristine beach with a little bit of everything for everyone. It is an unspoiled paradise located in the northwestern part of the country.

This is a wonderful place to visit if you want to explore shallow water reefs. If you are into snorkeling, this is an ideal place to get a glimpse of many fishes, rays, and turtles. This is a true gem and one of the must see places in Venezuela. The best thing about it is that it is not infested with tourist so     you will feel as if you have the beach to yourself.

As you can see, Venezuela has many beautiful attractions. Due to the exchange rates and inflation rates, most of these locations can be visited for dirt cheap. You can get a lot for your money and have a good time as long as you use the necessary precautions.