| Venezuela is located on the northern tropical | | | | wilderness. |
| Caribbean coast of South America. It borders Brazil to | | | | The world's highest waterfall, the Angel Falls, is located |
| the south, Guyana to the east, and Colombia to the | | | | in southern Venezuela. This is a must-see for all |
| west while the islands of Aruba, the Netherlands | | | | tourists. The sight of the water gushing down from |
| Antilles, and Trinidad and Tobago border its northern | | | | several thousand feet is truly a sight to behold. It is |
| coast. | | | | possible to take a scenic flight or motorized canoe |
| Venezuela is a country that is home to a wide variety | | | | trips to the foot of Angel Falls. |
| of landscapes. In fact, when Christopher Columbus | | | | The Orinoco River is the principal and most significant |
| arrived on the Venezuelan coast in 1498, he was so | | | | river of the country. It is also a star attraction for |
| enthralled that he referred to it as "Tierra de Gracia" or | | | | tourists as river sports have gained immense popularity |
| the "Land of Grace." Even today, the country is | | | | in the region. Canyoning is an adventure sport that has |
| popularly referred to by this name. | | | | lured many a tourist into abseiling from a height into |
| A substantial part of the Andes mountain range | | | | narrow currents. |
| passes through Venezuela. | | | | The local climate is tropical and hence is typically hot |
| Pico Bolívar at 4,981 meters is the highest point | | | | and humid whereas in the highlands it is generally more |
| in the country. These mountains provide ample | | | | moderate. Tourists are advised to carry clothes that |
| opportunity for adventurous tourists to experience | | | | suit such climes. |
| everything from trekking and hiking to paragliding and | | | | The country, being a part of the developing countries |
| rafting. Tourists and locals alike partake in these | | | | of South America, is not very expensive and hence a |
| activities to get the real feel of the country's beautiful | | | | vacation to Venezuela will fit most budgets. |