A beautiful Caribbean destination known for its rich biodiversity and wide variety of ecosystems. It is also home to one of the natural wonders of the world: Angel Falls, the highest waterfall on the planet, with a height of 979 meters. You can also explore the beauty of the Venezuelan Andes, with its majestic peaks and breathtaking landscapes, or enjoy the plains, jungle and dreamy coasts. A tourist destination that will surprise you in every corner
.But that’s not all! Venezuela holds several Guinness World Records, including the highest and second longest cable car system in the world, the Mérida Cable Car, which runs from the city of Mérida to Pico Espejo at an altitude of 4,765 meters.
The Catatumbo Lightning holds the Guinness World Record for the highest concentration of lightning. This natural phenomenon occurs over the mouth of the Catatumbo River as it enters Lake Maracaibo, and the area receives almost 250 lightning strikes per square kilometer each year. This incredible natural spectacle is a popular tourist attraction in Venezuela, with visitors coming from all over the world to witness the lightning show. The Catatumbo Lightning is just one of the many natural wonders to be found in Venezuela, a country rich in biodiversity and breathtaking landscapes.
Venezuela is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, with an estimated 10% of the world’s species residing within its borders. It is home to approximately 40,000 species of plants, 1,400 species of birds, 300 species of mammals, 200 species of reptiles and 250 species of amphibians.
Venezuela has a total of 43 national natural parks, which cover approximately 21% of the country’s territory, covering a total area of more than 200,000 km². Some of the best known national parks include Canaima National Park, home to Angel Falls, and Mochima National Park, which is known for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs. And if that wasn’t enough, it is also a birdwatcher’s paradise, with a large number of endemic and migratory bird species. The country has more than 1,400 species of birds, including the Venezuelan Turpial, the Scarlet Ibis and the Harpy Eagle.
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