Venezuela's regions

Few parts of the world offer so much to discover and explore as Venezuela. Its diversity reflects many aspects of South America and its peoples in a single country.

From Caribbean beaches to Andean mountain tops, from dense rainforests to open plains and high savannahs, Venezuela has it all.  There are 42 national parks covering one sixth of the country and huge areas of untouched wilderness.

Here is our selection of the best regions for travellers.

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Gran Sabana

Unmissable. A surreal landscape of ancient table mountains. The highest, Mount Roraima, inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 'The Lost World'. 

A region for treks and rugged jungle expeditions, hauntingly beautiful river journeys, and touring by road in spectacular scenery.  More>

Angel Falls
and Canaima

The world's tallest waterfall, locked away in a remote canyon. Access it from Canaima, set by a beautiful lagoon set below waterfalls and table mountains.

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Andes

Varied and colourful, in Venezuela the Andes take on a human dimension with Spanish-style hamlets and small farms scattered among quiet valleys below dramatic high peaks.  

Great for touring, walking and trekking. More>

Llanos

Venezuela’s heartland—seasonally flooded plains that support large amounts of neotropical wildlife, from anteaters and anacondas to huge numbers of birds. 

Some of the best wildlife watching opportunities in South America. More>

Paria

Idyllic palm-fringed beaches below lush green hills. 

A paradise in which to relax and unwind. More>

Orinoco Delta

A peaceful world of low forested islands and slow intersecting channels and rivers. Home to the Warao people, whose culture dates back 6,000 years.  A special place worth the effort of reaching it.   More>

Orinoco Rainforests

Rainforests that merge with the Amazon. On the Upper Orinoco you can experience the life of the forest at first hand, gliding by dugout boat along narrow rivers, visiting villages and exploring on foot. More>

Caracas

Venezuela's capital. 

Love it or loathe it (we love it), you can avoid it if you want to. More>

Ciudad Bolivar and Puerto Ordaz

Two towns in the east. Ciudad Bolivar is low-key and historic, Puerto Ordaz is bustling and thriving.  More>

Coro

Spain's first city in South America. Restored, picturesue, and with a huge variety of landscape around it - including Saharan-style sand dunes  More>