MERIDA / THE ANDES / LOS LLANOS

Mountainous Merida is the base for exploring the Venezuelan Andes which stretch some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests, with plenty of opportunities for adventure sport.

The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing are the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m, or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located.

Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves from downtown Merida.

Side trips to the wildlife rich, savannah of Los Llanos are possible from Merida.

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