VENEZUELA TOURISM
Things to See in Venezuela
by Rick Chapo
If you are thinking of heading to South America, Venezuela is a country that
should be on your list. Despite what you read in the media, there is little
unrest and you should be fine as long as you use common sense.
Things to See in Venezuela
Visitors to Venezuela have an option of a calming resort experience, a
cultural metropolis break in the cities or a more rural experience of just
cruising around the country. Venezuela is bounded to the north by the
Caribbean, to the east by Guyana and the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by
Brazil, and to the west and southwest by Colombia.
It is considered a bit of an oddity because it is both rich from oil revenues,
yet has the distinct class separation one tends to see in South America.
Simply put, there are those who are very wealthy and those who are very
poor. The idle class as we know it is very small.
One of the most splendid destinations in the country is Caracas. Caracas
is located in a striking valley on the north coast. It is Venezuela's capital
and is a busy city of nearly 5 million people. Speedy, progressive and multi
ethnic, the city is now extremely 'Yankeefied,' keeping slight of the nature of
its regal roots. While it has some of the most extraordinary contemporary
architecture in South America, Caracas is also abode to a huge span of
ranchos, extensive slums of tin hut and cardboard boxes jacketing the
nearby hills that home the poor. In this way, the city is a microcosm of the
overall class struggle in the country.
Salto Angel Falls is another exotic tourist destination in Venezuela. Salto
Angel Falls falls almost over kilometer. It is the leading magnetism of
Canaima National Park. At 979 meters, it is the highest waterfalls in the
world. The best time to view it is during the rainy season from May to
November. During the dry season, the waterfall slows to a veritable dribble.
If you are a baseball fan, a visit to Venezuela will be like a trip to heaven.
The country is fanatical about its baseball. Top players often end up in the
major leagues in the US, particularly shortstops. Famous Venezuelan
players include David Concepción, Andrés Galarraga, Omar Vizquel,
Bobby Abreu, and Johan Santana. The season runs from October to
December, but pickup games are going on all the time.
At the end of the day, Venezuela is definitely a country worth seeing. From
the sophistication of Caracas to the surrounding slums to the rabid
baseball fans, it is a country with a unique culture and character.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of unique travel gifts.
Things to See in Venezuela
by Rick Chapo
If you are thinking of heading to South America, Venezuela is a country that
should be on your list. Despite what you read in the media, there is little
unrest and you should be fine as long as you use common sense.
Things to See in Venezuela
Visitors to Venezuela have an option of a calming resort experience, a
cultural metropolis break in the cities or a more rural experience of just
cruising around the country. Venezuela is bounded to the north by the
Caribbean, to the east by Guyana and the Atlantic Ocean, to the south by
Brazil, and to the west and southwest by Colombia.
It is considered a bit of an oddity because it is both rich from oil revenues,
yet has the distinct class separation one tends to see in South America.
Simply put, there are those who are very wealthy and those who are very
poor. The idle class as we know it is very small.
One of the most splendid destinations in the country is Caracas. Caracas
is located in a striking valley on the north coast. It is Venezuela's capital
and is a busy city of nearly 5 million people. Speedy, progressive and multi
ethnic, the city is now extremely 'Yankeefied,' keeping slight of the nature of
its regal roots. While it has some of the most extraordinary contemporary
architecture in South America, Caracas is also abode to a huge span of
ranchos, extensive slums of tin hut and cardboard boxes jacketing the
nearby hills that home the poor. In this way, the city is a microcosm of the
overall class struggle in the country.
Salto Angel Falls is another exotic tourist destination in Venezuela. Salto
Angel Falls falls almost over kilometer. It is the leading magnetism of
Canaima National Park. At 979 meters, it is the highest waterfalls in the
world. The best time to view it is during the rainy season from May to
November. During the dry season, the waterfall slows to a veritable dribble.
If you are a baseball fan, a visit to Venezuela will be like a trip to heaven.
The country is fanatical about its baseball. Top players often end up in the
major leagues in the US, particularly shortstops. Famous Venezuelan
players include David Concepción, Andrés Galarraga, Omar Vizquel,
Bobby Abreu, and Johan Santana. The season runs from October to
December, but pickup games are going on all the time.
At the end of the day, Venezuela is definitely a country worth seeing. From
the sophistication of Caracas to the surrounding slums to the rabid
baseball fans, it is a country with a unique culture and character.
About the Author
Rick Chapo is with NomadJournals.com - makers of unique travel gifts.
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