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A major air route connecting South America with the rest of the world, Venezuela remains one of the most easily accessible countries in South America from points in the USA or Europe.

For the price, Venezuela features verdant plains and arid desert, spectacular vistas from the Andes mountains, and no less than stunning white sand beaches kissed by the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic waters.

Caracas, ironically, is not on anyone's top ten list of capital cities to visit, due to its jungle of concrete and urban blight,

However, by all means see the cathedral, the sprawling National Capitol building, and the historic birthplace of "the George Washington of South America," Simon Bolivar.

More memorable - by far - is the country's stunning natural beauty beginning with a visit up north to the Gran Sabana, featuring unusual flat top mountains ("Tepuy") and spectacular Angel Falls (the world's highest) in Canaima National Park. For the grandest vista in all of Venezuela, take the cable car ride up to Bolivar Peak, the country's highest mountain.

For prime coastal attractions, see world famous beaches due east at Playa Colorada, or up north in crystal clear Caribbean waters at Archipelago of Los Roques.

Also don't miss nearby trips to Aruba, and Trinidad & Tobago just off the coast, as well as Venezuela's own island getaways at Margarita and Coche.

More about Venezuela tourism around the Web:

Think Venezuela - Complete travel guide to accommodations, art and culture, major attractions and activities, getting around, plus a messageboard, related links and don't miss the sound bites, video and images at the virtual tour.

Venezuala travel guide - Wikitravel guide with hyperlinks to major cities and top attractions, overviews of culture & cuisine, how to's on getting around by bus, taxi or train, safety tips, travel etiquette.

Venezuala Travel Information - Expert information on traveling throughout the country with special focus on Caracas and Angel Falls, with tips on getting around, maps and photos, from Lonely Planet Guides.

Caracas Travel Guide - Fodor's guide with details on Isla Margarita Beaches, the Venezuelan Andes and Angel Falls, reviews of recommended hotels and restaurants, photos, maps, weather info.

La Gran Sabana.com - Extensive portal to the region with facts, photos and information on the Great Savannah, Canaima Park, Mount Roraima, Santa Elena de Uairen and Angel Falls, with maps and video clips, hotel & restaurant directory.

Los Roques Archipelago - Venezuela - Quick guide to the national park with maps, photos, a brief history, information on available activities, related links.

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