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Between wide plains and green hills As of August 27, 2026 [lwptoc] Those who venture into the south of Portuguesa will be rewarded with several surprises: on one side the wide plains of the Llanos, on the other the lush green hills of the Andean foothills. Towns such as Ospino and Biscucuy have preserved their […]
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Welcome to the agricultural heart of Venezuela As of August 27, 2026 [lwptoc] Not every traveller grasps the appeal of these sun-scorched plains and small towns at first glance – many feel mainly the oppressive heat and push on. But those who take time for detours along the Autopista discover an unspoilt, vast land with
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Call for Donations The German Protestant congregation of San Miguel in Caracas (Venezuela) is working alongside other churches to alleviate the acute hardship faced by those affected by the earthquake. We are providing support in the form of food, hygiene products and medicines, as well as practical assistance by taking in and providing accommodation for
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East of Mérida: Travel Guide: Where the Andean condor soars As of July 15, 2026 [lwptoc] Leaving Mérida and heading east, you wind your way through picturesque Andean villages, whilst to the right and left hiking trails through [su_tooltip title=”The Venezuelan Páramo” text=”In the high altitudes of the Venezuelan Andes, between approximately 3,000 and
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West of Mérida: Travel Guide: Between highland coffee and Caribbean beaches As of July 15, 2026 [lwptoc] The western half of the state of Mérida offers a delightfully diverse landscape: below the high mountain zone, aromatic highland coffee is grown in many places, whilst high-quality cocoa (origin: Sur del Lago) is cultivated at even
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City of Mérida: Travel Guide – City of Eternal Spring Population approx. 300,000 Altitude 1,635 m As of July 15, 2026 [lwptoc] The air is cool and crisp; on a clear day, the peaks of the ‘five white eagles’ – Pico Bolívar (4,978 m) and its neighbours – glisten to the south. Nestled in a
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Safety and Security: Venezuela Travel Advisory – Is Venezuela safe? Venezuela poses significant challenges for international travelers. Multiple governments have issued travel advisories discouraging non-essential visits due to a sharp deterioration in security and stability in recent years. Before deciding to travel, it’s important to understand the current safety landscape: conditions can change quickly and unpredictably,
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Tour Amazonas: Discover Venezuela’s Most Spectacular Amazonas Jungle Tour Adventures [lwptoc] Step into the heart of South America and discover the untouched wilds of the Venezuelan Amazonas—a place where postcard-perfect jungles and ancient cultures go hand in hand. If you’re looking for a paradise of biodiversity, you’ve just found it. This region delivers the deepest
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It’s time for Venezuela Venezuela, which until the early 2000s was one of the most popular destinations in South America, has now been off the tourist map for almost twenty years. Supply crises and high crime rates in the 2010s made negative headlines worldwide, with the result that tourists stayed away. In 2015, Caracas was
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Venezuela Travel 2026-2027: The Amazon season has begun [lwptoc] Embark on an expedition into the untouched heart of the Amazon with Criollo Travel Some trips are relaxing. Others are life-changing. An expedition to the heart of the Venezuelan Amazon undoubtedly falls into the latter category, where the sounds of civilisation are drowned out by the
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