Things to see and do West Coast

At two fathoms of the sanctuary of the Virgin, this cave is 5 million years old. More recent, dating from 3400 BC, petroglyphs (engraved in stone, silver means "stone", and glyph "sign") attest to the presence of Indians in these places. At present, we do not know the concrete meaning of engravings of the Caquetios Indians, but predominates the anthropomorphic character that reproduces human figures followed by animals and plants. They also know that they are carved with clams (conchas), stones, and bones. Apart from this interesting testimony, the cave sounds like profusion, shouting, wave wave, noise, wind in the leaves.

It is a natural, mangrove-shaped tunnel in which we can go. A unique experience.

This island serves as a refuge for many seabirds during the rainy season (November to February). Ideal for watching the aerial ballet of red-gorge albatrosses who come to their love parade there.

Before you arrive, it is also interesting to make a stop in a shallow water sector where large sea stars proliferate.

If you want to observe them, beware of keeping them more than a few minutes away from the water. They would not survive.

This former colonial house dating back to 1741 was chosen by UNESCO for its religious heritage. It is home to the country's first synagogue and one of the oldest in the continent. Amazing particularity, the soil consists of sand from the Médanos médanos. The building also houses art exhibitions.

The square is a witness of a historic event when August 3, 1806 Francisco de Miranda arrives at the Vela de Coro. He then took the fort and raised the Venezuelan flag for the first time.

The favourite of Venezuelans and most tourists - and not for nothing. Both sides of this elongated island lend themselves to bathing and to idleness, while coconut trees offer a welcome shade. Three small restaurants prepare grilled fish and squid throughout the week (70 Bs. F). You can also camp at 25 Bs. F per night, but avoid absolutely the Holy Week!

Important: as the prices of lanchas are the same as you are alone or eight, it is advisable to anticipate and arrange to share costs with other tourists. Needless to say, the costs of lancha were day.

Only a small entrance is virgin of dead coral and therefore conducive to bathing. The island is therefore often deserted. Good snorkeling. Provide a cap, because it has no shadow to offer.

This beach is interesting for fans of strong sensations. It is possible (at high tide!) to dive cliffs from a height of 8 to 10 m that border the beach.

The second most popular island among the Venezuelans. It's perfect for bathing and it's pleasant in the week, but it's even more so if not everyone left its waste there.

Here you can dine (for 120 Bs. F). There is also a small chapel on the island of Virgen del Valle. If you are lucky enough to be on September 8 th, you will admire the procession of the decorated boats. A procession is organised to the cueva of the virgen.

The nearest island is, of course, also the most popular. The shallow water is ideal for families with low-age children and for tanning enthusiasts who love to bask in water. A restaurant, nice and not bad (especially the squid), satisfies tourists every day of the week for 150 Bs F.

In a maze of cayos that cerclent red mangroves where frégates and pelicans abound. The water is crystal clear and this weekend fishermen sell freshly prepared fish. Just before this happens, you will see the houses of Mayorquina belonging to rich families who acquired these lands before the declaration of the area in the national park and thus could not be expropriated.

A beautiful beach with stunning white sand. On the weekend, a restaurant offers food that will not leave you on hunger. Ban on camping.

Near Pueblo Nuevo, after Cabure, this waterfall is one of the most impressive in Sierra.

Also called cima, it is a 350 m deep hole located near Curimagua.

You receive a smile, and booklets on various information, the services and services offered in the region, will be issued. The cards they offer are not excellent but rather promotional.

Located in the old market of Maracaibo, this art centre opened its doors after a major renovation in November 1993.

It presents a photographic collection on the history of the market and a very good art gallery.

In addition, temporary exhibitions generally devoted to the state of Zulia or the Caribbean are also in the catalogue. The show room is unique, the light light gives a symbolic dimension to a dance show, a concert or a feria of ganado (cattle), it has 1 700 nice armchairs!

A sheltered wooden balcony, from which the owners (the Arcaya) could see the fighting during the civil wars of the th century, characterizes this beautiful ochre house of two floors. We owe this pleasant residence to the Rossillo family, and his name to Don Ignacio Luis Díaz de Arcaya, born in Spain in 1714, married to Coro in 1752, and whose grandson, Mariano, presided over the Union of Notables in 1821. Now restored, it has become a museum that houses, ceramics from Portugal (Berardos), Spain (Seville) and even De! As well as tiles from the pre-prehispanic era to nowadays, archaeological remains such as fossils and Chinese porcelain.

There is electricity, grills and an interesting trail for discovery. You can also see the beautiful pauji. Information and reservation required (by fax or mail, indicate date, number of persons and passport numbers) from Inparques to Barquisimeto (see above).

In week, contact the warden of the park. The huts, gently planted between wood and pasture, are large (capacity of 12 to 60 people) and well maintained (electrical and sanitary). From here, you can romp a waterfall or watch birds surprised at them! A bed in the dormitory costs 20 Bs. F.

The oldest new New World cemetery still in operation is not so old that it! The first falls in fact only to 1832. Many Jews were expelled by the Inquisition in America. As the Inquisition was also in Venezuela, they settled in the Netherlands Antilles and settled on the continent only after Independence and thus the end of the Inquisition. Among them, Don José Curiel, buried here, was one of the first to trade with the new Bolívar Republic.

How to dissociate Venezuela's Pleasure from its Polar beer? The company, which announces fabulous economic results every year, is a country-driven engine!

The visit starts with a video which will explain to you how the factory out of earth in 1961 produced 2 million litres per month. It is today.

36 million litres coming out of the plants of ethyl plantigrade. Children are not forgotten, a series of small attractions (lake, small zoo) is destined for them…