| Venezuela is positioned at the northern extreme of | | | | Mangroves and coral formations occupy a lagoon |
| South America, bordered by Colombia to the West, | | | | surrounded by Los Roques. El Gran Roque Island is |
| Brazil to the South, Guyana to the East, and the | | | | home to around 150 fishermen and their families. |
| Caribbean Sea to the North. The country also boasts | | | | The Delta del Orinoco is a must for river enthusiasts; it |
| the World's highest waterfall and has the biggest lake | | | | is one of the World's largest delta regions. This vast |
| in South America. Venezuela covers an area of a little | | | | mainly swamp area is covered by one of the most |
| over 900,000 square kilometers and is divided into 23 | | | | dense, complex and diverse jungles in the world, |
| states. | | | | inhabited by an abundance of tropical fauna and birds |
| Due to its geographical location to the equator, | | | | monkeys, reptiles, river dolphins, otters and fish. The |
| Venezuela's climate has few variations, it comprises of | | | | Warao Indians live alongside the rivers in what is |
| two main seasons wet and dry. The wet season is | | | | known as palafitte communities, they Fish, hunt, gather |
| from May to November and the dry season is from | | | | fruit and produce traditional craftwork. |
| December to April. The temperatures are between | | | | El Avila was declared a National Park in 1960 and is |
| 22C and a maximum of 32C, with the average | | | | popular with local hikers and fitness enthusiasts. There |
| temperature of around 27C. The temperatures are | | | | is around 200km of walking trails and the majority of |
| cooler at higher elevations, particularly in the Andes, | | | | them are well signposted. There are a dozen |
| where jackets are necessary. Throughout the rest of | | | | entrances that lead into the park from Caracas; all |
| the country, the temperatures do not vary much; | | | | start from Avenida Boyaca, commonly known as |
| Caracas has an average temperature of 24C. | | | | Cota Mil. No matter which way you decide to use, a |
| The capital of Venezuela is Caracas, which is situated | | | | short climb takes you to a guard post, which is where |
| under the Avila Mountain that has a height of 7,800 ft | | | | you will pay a small entrance fee to the park. |
| and is around 3,000 ft above sea level. The beautiful | | | | Information and maps containing marked trails and |
| Avila National Park is located on one side of the valley | | | | such are available. |
| and the rugged and densely populated hills of the | | | | Scuba diving opportunities are fantastic in Venezuela, |
| southern suburbs are on the other side. | | | | which has the longest coastline in the Caribbean. The |
| There are several parks in Caracas including; the | | | | three marine National Parks Los Roques, Mochima and |
| Parque del Este (East Park) which is one of the more | | | | Morrocoy present dives for both experienced and |
| popular parks with joggers who are often seen running | | | | novice divers. There are some stunning drop-offs, |
| before dawn. It has a small zoo and artificial lagoons to | | | | beautiful colored coral formations, and a range of |
| go rowing in. The Los Caobos Park is filled with | | | | marine life, caverns and old shipwrecks ready to |
| beautiful trees, the fountain Venezuela and there is a | | | | explore. |
| magnificent sculpture of the Venezuelan writer Teresa | | | | Margarita Island is located 38 km north east of the |
| de La Parra. The Jardin Botanico, which belongs to | | | | Venezuela mainland with easy access by ferry and |
| Venezuela's central University has many species of | | | | air-plane. The Island is divided into two parts that are |
| vegetation, it is located south of Los Caobos Park. | | | | linked by a 24km sand bank which separates the sea |
| The Canaima National Park is located in the south-east | | | | from La Restinga Lagoon National Park. There are |
| of Bolivar State, in an area called Gran Sabana around | | | | around 167 km of shoreline offering an abundance of |
| 225 km from the Orinoco River. Ancient Tepuys, | | | | gorgeous pristine beaches and as the island is small |
| table-top mountains command position amongst the | | | | only 28 miles at its widest point and just 80 miles long, |
| jungle and savannas in the area, offering unique | | | | it is simple to get around and if you wanted to, you |
| ecosystems that are inhabited by endemic vegetation | | | | could visit a different beach every day. |
| and animal species. One of the most natural wonders | | | | The average temperature on the Island is 27C and the |
| of Venezuela is the Salto Angel (Angel Falls) which | | | | yearly precipitation averages 27 inches giving mainly |
| are located in the Canaima National Park. It is the | | | | dry landscapes with some wooded areas and fertile |
| highest free-falling waterfall in the World at 3,212ft with | | | | valleys. The majority of the 300,000 populous inhabit |
| an uninterrupted drop of 2,421 ft. | | | | the eastern side of the Island, where the capital of |
| The National Park Archipelago Los Roques is located | | | | Asuncion and the shoppers haven of Porlamar are |
| In the Caribbean Sea, 176 Km north of Caracas. It is | | | | situated. The Macanao Peninsula is located on the |
| one of the largest marine national parks of the | | | | western side of the Island. It is thinly populated and |
| Caribbean with remarkably glorious white sand | | | | because the availability of water is limited, it has seen |
| beaches, and colorful crystal clear warm waters. It | | | | little development in its tourism infrastructure. |
| comprises of 50 islands, islets and coralline keys. | | | | |