Part of our Venezuela guide.
Places and guides from our Venezuela coverage, gathered into one page.
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Mount Roraima Plateau
This tabletop mountain sits at the border of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. Its flat summit, often shrouded in mist, offers views of unique rock formations and is part of the Guiana Shield, one of the oldest geological formations on Earth. The mountain is home to rare plants and animals found nowhere else. Treks to the summit typically take six to eight days from the town of Santa Elena de Uairén, with guides required for the ascent.
La Blanquilla Island
This remote island in the Caribbean Sea is part of the Los Roques Archipelago but sees far fewer visitors than the main islands. Its white sand beaches and clear waters are accessible only by private boat or charter flight from Margarita Island. No permanent hotels exist on the island; visitors camp on the beach or stay on liveaboard boats.
Paria Peninsula
Located in Sucre state, this peninsula stretches along the Caribbean coast near the countries border Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago. The peninsula contains the Paria Peninsula National Park, which protects cloud forest and mangrove lagoons. Hiking trails lead to remote beaches like Playa Medina and Playa Uquire, with local guides available in the town of Río Caribe.
Las Aves Archipelago
This small archipelago lies west of Los Roques and is known for its bird colonies and coral reefs. Access is by private boat from the mainland port of Chichiriviche. The islands are uninhabited, and day trips include snorkeling among sea turtles and rays.
Choroní and Playa Chuao
These two beach towns on the central coast are reached by a winding road from Maracay. Choroní has a palm-lined beach and small guesthouses, while Playa Chuao is accessible only by boat or a two-hour hike through cacao plantations. The cacao grown here is used to make some of Venezuela’s finest chocolate.
Orinoco Delta
This vast wetland in eastern Venezuela is home to the Warao indigenous people. Tours from the town of Ciudad Bolívar take visitors through the maze of channels by motorized canoe. Highlights include spotting pink river dolphins, howler monkeys, and giant Victoria amazonica water lilies. Overnight stays are in thatched-roof eco-lodges on the riverbanks.
Médanos de Coro
These sand dunes in Falcón state stretch for 30 kilometers along the coast near the city of Coro. The dunes reach up to 40 meters high and shift constantly with the wind. Visitors can hike or rent sandboards at the park entrance. The best time to visit is early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Los Roques Archipelago
This national park consists of over 300 islands and cays, with the main settlement on Gran Roque. From there, small boats called lanchas ferry visitors to deserted keys like Cayo de Agua and Cayo Francisquí. Snorkeling equipment and picnic lunches are included in day trips. The park has strict limits on visitor numbers, and permits must be arranged in advance through registered tour operators.
