| Like most South American countries, Venezuela has | | | | beauty of the Andes. |
| always taken an active interest in all sporting activities. | | | | Another sport that is a favorite of both tourists and |
| Sports are not only played as a leisure activity, but also | | | | natives is horseback riding on the high Paramo |
| serve as a full-time profession for many. | | | | grasslands. Western Venezuela with its great |
| Baseball is a tremendously popular sport in Venezuela | | | | landscapes, waterfalls and mountains is a wonderful |
| and the country has produced world-renowned | | | | place to go riding as the scenic beauty of the place |
| players of the stature of Luis Aparicio, who has even | | | | keeps the rider enthralled all along the trail. Nature |
| found a place in the Baseball Hall of Fame in New | | | | lovers are advised to carry their cameras along to |
| York. Football is also found to be gaining popularity in | | | | capture the picturesque landscape in print. |
| the country, with many youngsters taking an active | | | | Paragliding in the Andean area of Western Venezuela |
| interest in the sport and the national team receiving | | | | is an incredible experience. Individuals can get an actual |
| several laurels. | | | | bird's eye view of the entire mountain range from the |
| Canyoning is an adventure sport that has been taken | | | | glider. Unlike bungee jumping, which lasts for a short |
| up by many an enthusiast. Merida in Venezuela is the | | | | duration, paragliding offers an exhilarating and thrilling |
| perfect place to try out this adventure sport. The sport | | | | experience that can last for up to an hour or so. |
| promises unlimited thrills and a great adrenaline rush to | | | | With the sporting world becoming more and more |
| all its participants. It is very enjoyable to abseil from a | | | | competitive with each passing day, the government of |
| high waterfall or jump into narrow currents using super | | | | Venezuela is giving a helping hand to several other |
| fast natural slides. The sport is highly recommended | | | | sporting activities in the form of finance, infrastructure, |
| for individuals who would like to enjoy the natural | | | | and training. |