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Monday, 02 February 2009 00:00
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roraimavenezuelaRORAIMA, Venezuela, Febuary 8 -- Hiking / Trekking / Climbing
All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks.
A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela's unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan Tepuis is home to the country's most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.
Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is 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. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.
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 Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela's highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.
You'll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it's a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Source: expedition.travel
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