Discover Venezuela: A Pearl of South America
Venezuela is one of the most beautiful countries in the world to visit. It is filled with spectacular landscapes, a unique culture, and some of the friendliest people on the planet. A trip there is like taking a step back in time while experiencing places you never knew existed. In this article, we look at three of the most spectacular places to visit in this country, nestled above Brazil and to the east of Colombia.
The Orinoco Delta
The Orinoco Delta is a place like no other. It is home to piranhas and catfish, as well as a variety of other tropical species. For this reason, it is a great spot to visit for fishing enthusiasts, especially those looking for a new destination. After all, fishing tourism has taken off in recent years, with over 220 million people fishing recreationally globally, according to revelator.org.
Fishing's popularity is not only evident in the tourism sector but the entertainment industry too, with television shows like Monster Catch attracting global audiences over the years. Meanwhile, in the iGaming sector, slots and games such as All About The Bass have been created. These products offer gamers the chance to recreate their time fishing but with slots in a fished-themed game. For those wishing to experience fishing in real life, the delta, with its huge network of waterways offers some of the most biodiverse regions in the Americas, and the perfect place to fish.
Angel Falls
If you speak to any Venezuelan, they will tell you to visit Angel Falls. However, due to their location, they are neither the easiest nor the cheapest destination to arrive at. Nestled deep within the Canaima National Park, tourists will have to get both a plane and then a three-hour boat. A normal tour lasts three days and can be a little pricey, but everyone who makes the trip says that it is worth it.
The waterfalls plunge nearly 1,000 meters and are named after an American aviator called Jimmie Angel, who flew over them in the mid-1930s. With UNESCO World Heritage Site status, visitors can see stunning views of the falls as well as the range of animals and nature that live in the national park. What's more is that tourists can also do some trekking through lagoons and rivers to bring out their adventurous side.
The Roques Archipelago
The Roques is a collection of over 300 islands that are known throughout Venezuela and South America as having some of the most beautiful beaches in this part of the world. Reached by plane from the mainland, travel can be expensive, but again, most will say that it's worth it. Visitors can snorkel, relax on the beach, or explore the archipelago by charter boats. It is one of the best places to visit in the country and offers something unique not seen on the mainland.
A trip to Venezuela can have everything. The country's capital is filled with the hustle and bustle of any city but surrounded by murals dating back to the 90s that depict important events within Venezuelan society. While a trip outside the cities will leave you awestruck. Between beaches, mountains, waterfalls, and islands, you will be spoilt for choice visiting what can only be described as a paradise on earth.