Venezuela's hidden attractions

A natural cave formation with an opening measuring 150 meters high, located deep in the Venezuelan mountains, requiring helicopter access or extended hiking.

Marine national park containing 350 coral islands, cays, and islets spread across 225,153 hectares in the Caribbean Sea north of Venezuela.

Tabletop mountain rising 2,810 meters at the border of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana, featuring rock formations dated to 2 billion years old.

Natural electrical phenomenon producing 280 strikes per hour during nocturnal thunderstorms, occurring 300 days per year over Lake Maracaibo.

The zoological garden stands at 1600 meters elevation and houses native animal species from the Andean region.

The rock carvings document indigenous life and display geometric shapes, humans, and animals.

The protected area covers 32000 hectares of mangroves, sandy beaches and coral reefs with diverse marine fauna.

The 1220 meter high table mountain has a natural cave that pierces through it and holds religious significance for the Piaroa.

This natural park features constant drizzle among waterfalls and dense vegetation, creating distinct environmental conditions.

This Andean city produces coffee in surrounding plantations and contains several central squares with markets.

A mountain range at the Colombian border with numerous animal and plant species in untouched areas.

A small island with seabird nesting areas that requires special permission to visit.

Mountain village in the Andes featuring stone colonial buildings, local markets with regional food, and agricultural fields at 1,500 meters altitude.

Natural limestone cave network containing mineral formations, water streams, and passages that extend several kilometers underground.

Mining town in Venezuelan rainforest connected to gold trade history, with surrounding mineral deposits and indigenous communities.

Waterfall dropping 979 meters from Auyantepui mountain in Canaima National Park, with water flowing year-round from tropical plateau.

The 30-meter waterfall flows over red rocks on the hiking path to Mount Roraima in the Venezuelan highlands.

The 400-meter granite monolith rises from the Amazon region. The Pemon community uses it for traditional ceremonies.

The lake contains a rare sodium mineral. Water birds and flamingos use it as a resting place during migration.

The 18th-century village displays Spanish architecture with stone walls and red tile roofs between green mountains.

The river flows over red jasper rock with crystal water. The red mineral surface extends for several hundred meters along the stream.

The nature reserve features sandstone rocks and endemic plants. Geological formations rise up to 1300 meters above sea level.

The lagoon forms a water basin at the foot of tepuis. Several waterfalls feed the reddish water of this natural formation.

The center has tanks with native fish, sea turtles and dolphins. The facility operates a program for injured marine animals.

Alpine ecosystem situated above 3000 meters with native frailejón plants, grasslands and low temperatures throughout the year.

Sand dunes extending across 40 square kilometers within a desert ecosystem, reaching heights of 40 meters above the surrounding plains.

National park established in 1937 containing 500 bird species and 200 butterfly species across coastal areas and mountain forests.

Cave system extending 10.2 kilometers, home to nocturnal oilbirds and containing underground rivers, stalactites and stalagmites.

The conservation area with extensive mangrove forests and swamps provides habitat for numerous bird species and allows boat tours.

The central square displays the city's history with a bronze equestrian statue and buildings from the colonial period.

The nature reserve features forest hiking trails and hosts diverse native animal species.

The marsh area contains water-rich landscapes and houses numerous species of local flora and fauna.

The museum displays art from 1950 to present day, containing 4000 exhibits from Venezuelan and international artists.

The salt production facility spans 400 hectares along the coast, featuring pink water pools and water birds.