| The Port of La Guaira is the most popular and second | | | | considered to be national treasures. |
| largest port in Venezuela, partly because it is only | | | | The Port of Puerto Cabello, or Cabello Port, is on the |
| about one hour from the capital city of Caracas. In | | | | north coast of Venezuela, about 75 km west of |
| fact, it is not a natural port, but a modern constructed | | | | Caracas. This is the largest port in Venezuela and is |
| port designed specifically for this location. The Port of | | | | known for its importance in the oil industry. Like the |
| La Guaira is the busiest port in Venezuela. This port | | | | Port of Guaira, it also has a rich culture and |
| handles mainly general cargo. It has an advanced bulk | | | | considerable historical importance. From the port you |
| grain unloading conveyor that transports grains to | | | | can see two forts, the Solano Fort and the massive |
| nearby silos. Their future plans include another 4-lane | | | | San Felipe Fortress. There is an abundance of |
| highway giving faster access to the city, and a railway | | | | interesting architecture to behold from the pier. |
| system. | | | | The Port of Puerto Cabello is located in a hot and arid |
| The Port of La Guaira is recognized worldwide and | | | | climate, perfect for ocean shipping. The smooth, calm |
| respected for its dedication to excellence, efficiency, | | | | waters gave it its name, which translates into "Port |
| and safety. The port utilizes 26 berths, covers around | | | | Hair". The waters were so smooth that people said |
| 850 thousand square meters, and has a basin that is | | | | that you could tie giant vessels to the docks with a |
| about 4339 meters long. It never shuts down, operating | | | | single strand of hair. |
| 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. | | | | The port authority over the Port of Puerto Cabello is |
| Located at the bottom of the Venezuela highlands, the | | | | very successful in maintaining a strict standard of |
| Port of Guaira is a beautiful site to behold. The port | | | | operations. They have developed and modernized the |
| itself is a historical landmark which has been in | | | | port infrastructure, aiming to be Venezuela's leading |
| operation since 1580. The capital city of Caracas has | | | | port. They help to support the Venezuelan economy |
| literally grown up around the port for centuries and | | | | while making strides to maintain beneficial relationships |
| many historical sites can be seen from the port, | | | | with other ports and countries. |
| including castles, forts, and churches that are | | | | |