Venezuela

Venezuela

Discover Venezuela

Get drenched by nearly 1km of cascading water beneath the world's highest waterfall.
Sink your toes into sugar-white sands on an uninhabited island in Archipelago Los Roques.
Crunch on chocolate-coated hormigas culonas - deep-fried Amazonian ants with big, juicy rear ends.
Hear howler monkeys roar as you cruise the wildlife-rich channels of the Delta del Orinoco.

In This Guide:

Five authors, 187 days of in-country research, 495 arepas, 52 detailed maps, one paragliding accident.
You asked for it, we delivered: more off-the-beaten-path coverage of the Andes and Los Llanos.
Expanded focus on sustainable travel helps readers plan environmentally and socially responsible adventures.
Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler suggestions.

In Trouble Again: A Journey Between Orinoco and the Amazon

O'Hanlon takes us into the bug-ridden rain forest between the Orinoco and the Amazon--infested with jaguars and piranhas, where men would kill over a bottle of ketchup and where the locals may be the most violent people on earth (next to hockey fans).

Insight Guides Venezuela (Insight Guides)

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find: .Evocative, full-colour photography on every page .Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout .A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people .Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing .Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest .A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Lonely Planet Venezuela

Track jaguars around mysterious tabletop mountains and raft through Amazonian rain forest. Relax on a palm-fringed Caribbean beach or put on your party shoes and enjoy Caracas' infamous nightlife. Whether you want to soar over Angel Falls, dance with Corpus Christi devils or hobnob with beauty queens and baseball teams, our unbeatable guidebook gives you detailed coverage for the adventure of a lifetime.

• BE PREPARED - highlights, tailored itineraries and an all new 'getting started' section help get your trip underway
• EXPLORE - follow Bolivar's footsteps with more than 80 detailed maps
• DISCOVER - authoritative coverage of the country's wild and wonderful national parks, from the white sands of Los Roques to the snow-dusted peaks of the Andes
• LEARN THE LINGO with help from our practical Spanish-language guide
• REST EASY - frank, in-depth hotel and restaurant reviews eliminate the guesswork at any budget

Crusing Guide to Venezuela and Bonaire (Crusing Guides) (Crusing Guides)

This is the most updated version of the only seriously researched guide to this area. The book includes color aerial photos of many anchorages, clear and concise navigational charts, with information on things to do and places to go while on shore. The guide is linked to the author's website where you can download updates, town maps and much more.

A Week In Porlamar, Margarita Island, Venezuela: To Play Instead of Work

This is an irreverently funny, intimately charming, culinarily conscious true saga of a culturally challenged couple on the loose in Latin, no problema, America. The war of worlds begins with planning a vacation in the wake of an attempted coup and proceeds down to Margarita Island, Venezuela, where pristine beaches, exotic cuisine and copious quantities of alcohol form the backdrop for the myriad disasters, aggravations and pleasures that make up a week in paradise. There is even an excursion back to the 1800's with the couple's historic counterparts (Simon Bolivar and Maria Guevara). The book has a lighthearted, quirky voice that captures human nature in appealingly identifiable terms. Every blissfully mismatched couple who has set toe to tarmac will want to take this trip.

Culture Shock!: Venezuela (Culture Shock Guides)

You'll never feel intimidated and awkward about the customs and etiquette of another country again. With the insights provided in this CULTURE SHOCK! Guide, you'll learn to see beyond the stereotypes and misinformation that often precede a visit to a foreign land. Whether you plan to stay for a week or for a year, you'll benefit from such topics as understanding the rules of driving and monetary systems, religious practices and making friends. There are tips on political traditions, building business relationships, and the particular intricacies of setting up a home or office. Great for the business traveler, the foreign exchange student, or the tourist who makes a sincere attempt to cross the bridge into a new and exciting culture.

Venezuela/Columbia/Ecuador Map (Independent Travel Series)

Nelles Venezuela Travel Map with Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana (Nelles Maps)

Les cartes Nelles présentent une des cartographies les plus à jour et les plus détaillées. Chaque carte indique les attraits touristiques, les distances en les différents lieux et propose des agrandissements des principales villes.

The orchid hunters: A jungle adventure