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Venezuela Travel Wiki
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Travel to Venezuela
The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela brings you one of the best opportunities in the world to experience biodiversity. It is currently ranked 7th in the world today for the most number of species. This is due to the fact that a visit to Venezuela allows you to see the Andes Mountains, the Amazon Basin, and the Caribbean coast with relative ease.
Colonized by Spain in 1522, Venezuela has been fully independent for nearly 200 years. This has led to a sense of pride within the country at every beach, every restaurant, and any destination you might choose to visit. The variety of landscapes and the richness of the wildlife has led to a thriving arts community that affords you a unique opportunity to relax and enjoy the local culture.
A visit to Venezuela is not complete without a visit to Margarita Island. Not only does the island have a modern infrastructure, but you also get to explore fortresses, castles, and religious sites that are unique to the region. When your feet get tired, then you can relax on one of the many beautiful beaches that are readily offered.
A visit to Canaima National Park, one of the largest of its type in the world, allows you to explore steep cliffs and waterfalls, including Angel Falls, which is considered to be the tallest in the world.
You can explore. You can relax on the beach. You can be on your own or in a thriving community. In Venezuela, you get to dictate how you can relax and that is why it is the perfect destination.
Travel resources
Below you can find usefull travel resources for your visit to the country
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Official holidays
When are holidays and no working days in the country ?
Date | English | Spanish |
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January 1 | New Year's Day | Día de Año Nuevo |
January 6 | Epiphany | Día de Reyes |
January 14 | Feast of the Divina Pastora | Día de la Divina Pastora |
January 15 | Teacher's Day | Día del Maestro |
February 12 | Youth Day | Día de la Juventud |
February 20 | Federation Day | Dia de la Federacion |
Variable | Carnival | Carnaval |
March 8 | International Women's Day | Dia Internacional de la Mujer |
Variable | Holy Week | Semana Santa |
March 19 | St Joseph's Day | Día de San José |
March 21 | Slavery Abolition Anniversary | Día del abolición de la esclavitud |
March 28 | National Cultural Patrimonies Day | Día Nacional del Patrimonio Cultural |
March 31 | Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira | Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal |
April 19 | 19th April Day | Diez y nueve de abril |
May 1 | Labor Day | Día del Trabajador |
May 3 | Fiesta de las Cruces | Día del Cruz del Mayo |
Variable | Mother's Day | Día de las Madres |
May 25 | National Anthem Day | Día del Himno Nacional |
Variable | Father's Day | Día de los Padres |
June 24 | Battle of Carabobo | Batalla de Carabobo |
June 27 | Journalists' Day | Día del Periodista |
July 5 | Independence Day | Cinco de julio |
Variable | Children's Day | Dia del niño |
July 24 | Birth of Simón Bolívar, | Natalicio del Libertador |
July 25 | Caracas City Foundation Day | Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas |
August 3 | Flag Day | Día de la Bandera |
August 4 | National Guard Day | Día de la Guardia Nacional |
September 8 | Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary | Día del Virgen del Valle |
September 24 | Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy | Día del Virgen de las Mercedes |
October 12 | Day of Indigenous Resistance | Día de la Resistencia Indígena |
November 1 | All Saints' Day | Día de Todos los Santos |
November 2 | All Souls' Day | Día de los fieles difuntos |
November 17 | Feria of La Chinita | Feria de la Chinita |
November 18 | Feria of La Chinita | Feria de la Chinita |
November 19 | Feria of La Chinita | Feria de la Chinita |
November 21 | University Students Day | Día del estudiante universitario |
December 8 | Immaculate Conception, Loyalty Day | Inmaculada Concepción, Dia de la Lealtad |
December 10 | Venezuelan Air Force Day | Día de la Aviacion Militar |
December 17 | Simon Bolivar Memorial Day | Aniversario de la muerte de Libertador Simon Bolivar |
December 24 | Christmas Eve | Nochebuena |
December 25 | Christmas | Navidad |
December 31 | New Year's Eve | Nochevieja |
Which are the largest cities ?
Listing of the most important and largest cities in the country
Rank | City | Pop |
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1 | Caracas | 5.576.000 |
2 | Maracaibo | 4.163.170 |
3 | Valencia | 2.585.202 |
4 | Barquisimeto | 1.600.000 |
5 | Maracay | 1.302.000 |
6 | Ciudad Guayana | 946.606 |
7 | Barcelona | 750.000 |
8 | Turmero | 344.746 |
9 | Mérida | 317.410 |
10 | Ciudad Bolívar | 291.170 |
11 | Barinas | 284.305 |
12 | Los Teques | 279.424 |
13 | Punto Fijo | 277.017 |
14 | La Guaira | 270.792 |
15 | Santa Teresa del Tuy | 261.000 |
16 | Cumaná | 257.821 |
17 | El Vigía | 250.257 |
18 | San Cristóbal | 246.620 |
19 | San Felipe | 220.786 |
20 | Puerto La Cruz | 218.228 |
21 | Cabimas | 200.859 |
22 | Guatire | 192.291 |
23 | San Diego | 187.215 |
24 | Porlamar | 185.120 |
25 | Cúa | 182.925 |