Canaima, the region that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle’s The Lost World, is made up of lush savannah, tabletop mountains, lagoons and waterfalls, including Angel Falls, the world’s tallest waterfall. The best way to see the falls is via a scenic flight over the 1054 metre-tall stream of water. Alternatively you can take a long 10-12 hour excursion taking you by boat to Raton Island form where you can trek though the jungle to the base of the falls (May-Nov only)
Los Llanos is a region of vast seasonally-flooded plains, where wildlife-viewing opportunities include capybara, giant anteater, armadillo, caiman, anaconda, pink dolphin and a tremendous array of birdlife.
Venezuela's Orinoco Delta is a system of countless waterways with rich wildlife, where the country's largest river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Wildlife includes manatee, river otter, river dolphin, toucan, parrot, macaw and much more.
Los Roques, 80 miles to the north of Caracas, consists of about 350 islands and is a beautiful ecosystem of coral reefs, mangroves and seagrass beds. The islands are a great location for snorkelling, fishing and general unwinding. The entire archipelago is a national park, and there is just one town, on one island, consisting of 1,600 people. A little more geared towards tourism, but also with stunning beaches, is the island of Margarita, famous for its shopping, being a duty-free island.
In the heart of Venezuela’s Andes, the university town of Merida enjoys a year-round spring-like climate, and the town is made up of colourful houses, colonial cathedrals and quiet plazas, against a stunning mountain backdrop. There are a number of nearby national parks, including the Sierra Nevada National Park, where you can visit traditional white-washed towns.
It is worth noting that the tourist infrastructure is relatively undeveloped in most parts of Venezuela. Internal flights are often subject to delays, accommodation is simple and the standard of services may vary. However this is compensated by the country's natural wonders and the fact that is considerably undiscovered by tourists