Venezuela is a long-overlooked paradise for backpackers, adventure travellers and also hikers, climbers, rafters and birders. From horse-trekking in the Andes to choosing a desert island on which to be ‘marooned’, travellers will find everything they need in this new edition. Packed with unparalleled information on hotel and restaurant options, Bradt’s Venezuela pays particular attention to national parks and wild areas, but includes plenty of hip urban information too.
Venezuela is a long-overlooked paradise for backpackers, adventure travellers and also hikers, climbers, rafters and birders. From horse-trekking in the Andes to choosing a desert island on which to be ‘marooned’, travellers will find everything they need in this new edition. Packed with unparalleled information on hotel and restaurant options, Bradt’s Venezuela pays particular attention to national parks and wild areas, but includes plenty of hip urban information too.
Russell Maddicks has lived and worked in Venezuela for more than 12 years. Now working as journalist for the UK media he maintains his ties with Venezuela through regular visits.
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Table of contents PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Chapter 1: Background Information Geography and climate History Government and politics Economy People Language and religion Culture Chapter 2: Practical Information When to visit Top sights and itineraries Tour operators Red tape Consulates Getting there and away Health Safety What to take Money Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays Feasts and Fiestas Shopping Arts and entertainment Photography Media and communications Maps and information Business Cultural dos and don’ts Giving something back Chapter 3: National Parks and Special Interests National parks Environmental NGOs Birding and special interest sports Chapter 4: Jungle and Llanos wildlife guide Mammals acquatic mammals fish birds reptiles insects and spiders PART TWO: THE GUIDE Chapter 5: Caracas Maiquetía airport Getting around Exploring Caracas by metro Where to stay Where to eat What to do Shopping Money Security Communications Walks in the Avila Mountain Beyond the city Chapter 6: Central Coast and Colonia Tovar The central coast La Guaira and Macuto East to Chuspa Chirimena to Carenero Colonia Tovar Chapter 7: Los Roques Morrocoy Mochima The Robinson Crusoe experience Los Roques Archipelago Morrocoy Mochima Chapter 8: Margarita Island Caribbean island Getting there and away Getting around Information What to do Porlamar Pampatar El Valle del Espíritu Santo Asunción Cerro El Copey National Park East coast beaches Santa Ana and craft villages Juangriego and Northwest coast La Restinga and Macanao Peninsula Windsurfing in El Yaque Coche and Cubagua islands Chapter 9: The Oriente Coast Anzoátegui State Sucre State Araya Peninsula East Sucre State Paria National Park Chapter 10: Monagas and the Orinoco Delta Caripe and the Guacharo Cave Around Caripe Orinoco Delta Chapter 11: Los Llanos Wildlife Paradise Flora and fauna Wildlife lodges and camps San Fernando de Apure Cinaruco-Capanaparo Park Barinas state Chapter 12: Bolivar State Ciudad Bolivar Gran Sabana and Lost World of the tepuis Canaima and Angel Falls Santa Elena Roraima trek Caura River and Para Falls Chapter 13: Amazonas Puerto Ayacucho Visiting indigenous groups Up the Orinoco Casiquiare and Rio Negro To and from Brazil To and from Colombia Chapter 14: Aragua and Carabobo Maracay Choroni and Chuao Valencia Carabobo hot Springs and beaches Chapter 15: Yaracuy and Lara Yaracuy state and the Cult of Maria Lionza Barquisimeto The Quibor handicrafts route Chapter 16: Merida and the Andes Páramos and peaks Merida City High sierras and mountain walks Mucuposadas Mystery of Catatumbo Lightning Travel to/from Colombia Chapter 17: Falcón and Zulia Colonial Coro and the Medanos Paraguaná Peninsula Sierra de San Luis Maracaibo Western Zulia The east lake coast 526 Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Further Reading Index
Table of contents PART ONE: GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction Chapter 1: Background Information Geography and climate History Government and politics Economy People Language and religion Culture Chapter 2: Practical Information When to visit Top sights and itineraries Tour operators Red tape Consulates Getting there and away Health Safety What to take Money Getting around Accommodation Eating and drinking Public holidays Feasts and Fiestas Shopping Arts and entertainment Photography Media and communications Maps and information Business Cultural dos and don’ts Giving something back Chapter 3: National Parks and Special Interests National parks Environmental NGOs Birding and special interest sports Chapter 4: Jungle and Llanos wildlife guide Mammals acquatic mammals fish birds reptiles insects and spiders PART TWO: THE GUIDE Chapter 5: Caracas Maiquetía airport Getting around Exploring Caracas by metro Where to stay Where to eat What to do Shopping Money Security Communications Walks in the Avila Mountain Beyond the city Chapter 6: Central Coast and Colonia Tovar The central coast La Guaira and Macuto East to Chuspa Chirimena to Carenero Colonia Tovar Chapter 7: Los Roques Morrocoy Mochima The Robinson Crusoe experience Los Roques Archipelago Morrocoy Mochima Chapter 8: Margarita Island Caribbean island Getting there and away Getting around Information What to do Porlamar Pampatar El Valle del Espíritu Santo Asunción Cerro El Copey National Park East coast beaches Santa Ana and craft villages Juangriego and Northwest coast La Restinga and Macanao Peninsula Windsurfing in El Yaque Coche and Cubagua islands Chapter 9: The Oriente Coast Anzoátegui State Sucre State Araya Peninsula East Sucre State Paria National Park Chapter 10: Monagas and the Orinoco Delta Caripe and the Guacharo Cave Around Caripe Orinoco Delta Chapter 11: Los Llanos Wildlife Paradise Flora and fauna Wildlife lodges and camps San Fernando de Apure Cinaruco-Capanaparo Park Barinas state Chapter 12: Bolivar State Ciudad Bolivar Gran Sabana and Lost World of the tepuis Canaima and Angel Falls Santa Elena Roraima trek Caura River and Para Falls Chapter 13: Amazonas Puerto Ayacucho Visiting indigenous groups Up the Orinoco Casiquiare and Rio Negro To and from Brazil To and from Colombia Chapter 14: Aragua and Carabobo Maracay Choroni and Chuao Valencia Carabobo hot Springs and beaches Chapter 15: Yaracuy and Lara Yaracuy state and the Cult of Maria Lionza Barquisimeto The Quibor handicrafts route Chapter 16: Merida and the Andes Páramos and peaks Merida City High sierras and mountain walks Mucuposadas Mystery of Catatumbo Lightning Travel to/from Colombia Chapter 17: Falcón and Zulia Colonial Coro and the Medanos Paraguaná Peninsula Sierra de San Luis Maracaibo Western Zulia The east lake coast 526 Appendix 1: Language Appendix 2: Further Reading Index
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