Activities
 Venezuela's
40-odd national parks provide a great range of treks, from well-signposted
jaunts to jungle paths that should not be attempted without a
machete and some local knowledge. Parque Nacional El Ávila,
which looms over Caracas, is probably a good place to start; head
for Guatopo, Terepaima and San Esteban for less developed trails.
The Sierra Nevada de Mérida is the best region in the country
for mountaineering, hill trekking and rock climbing; guides and
equipment are available for hire. Mérida is also the best
place to go hang-gliding and paragliding. There are beautiful
beaches and snorkeling opportunities all along the Caribbean coast.
Tucacas is the best diving center. Speleologists should check
out the Cueva del Guácharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela's
many cave systems. It's a three-hour bus ride inland from Cumaná.
Please note
that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the
right of this pages. 
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