Venezuela Travel Guide
In almost every beauty pageant, the candidate from Venezuela stands out in terms
of beauty and grace. This could be the reason why when you think of Venezuela,
you quickly associate it with the local beauties that are of international
standards. Nonetheless, this country should not be known only for producing
beauty queens. Venezuela as a country has numerous excellent scenic attractions
that make it a top tourist destination. It boasts of having the highest
waterfall, the largest lake, one of the longest river and other phenomenal
natural landscapes that can only be seen in this part of the world.
South America is the home of Venezuela. The latter is divided into seven regions
namely the Andes, the Caribbean Islands, Central,
Guayana, Los Llanos, Northeast
and Northwest that are teeming with beaches, mountains, wild life and other
picturesque spots. Given the must-see attractions spread among the different
parts in this country, it is exciting to note that the tourist seasons happens
the whole year round. People continue to flock to Venezuela to enjoy everything
this country has to offer to first time visitors as well as to repeat travelers.
To maximize your experience, you should schedule your visit during the peak
months.
Venezuela has two seasons - the dry and the wet. Starting in late November up to
the early days in May, the country experiences a dry season. During this period,
the people can take advantage of the warm weather to perform outdoor activities.
The dry season is suitable for doing some mountain trekking or hiking, which
should catch the attention of those who prefers to commune with nature and those
that are after athletic pleasures. You can also take advantage of the warm
weather in walking around and checking out the various cities in this country.
The rest of the year would be considered the wet season. Do not be discouraged
by the drizzles though as some of the charming attractions in Venezuela are
enhanced by the falling rain. The Churun Meru or more popularly called the Angel
Falls in the Guiana Highlands becomes more enchanting when viewed during the
rainy season. The Angel Falls is considered the highest waterfall in the world
and a consistent crowd drawer. During the dry season, you may encounter problems
in going to this place as it may be inaccessible and the water flowing may be
lesser.
Venezuela is proud of having the Orinoco, deemed the second longest river. If
you are looking forward to a relaxing day at the beach, you have a variety of
options. The Caribbean Islands, the Central, northeast and Northwest regions are
the main sources of well-maintained beaches in this country. The Andes offers
snow capped mountains while Amazonian rainforests and jungles are the main draws
of Guayana. If you want to spend quality time interacting with nature's beauty
and resources then Venezuela should be your final choice. To appreciate the
festivities celebrated in this country, you may want to plan your vacation
during the Carnaval, Semana Santa or Christmas holidays. However, you should do
your booking way ahead of time, as these are peak months.