Currency devaluation, easing political tensions and huge oil revenue have made Venezuela an attractive gateway to the South American continent. This title offers a guide to the country, providing information on various outdoor activities, sustainable travel options, volunteering, and ecotourism.
Kevin Raub grew up in Atlanta and attended the university of Georgia in Athens. He has previously worked on Lonely Planet guides to Mexico, Brazil and Chile.
More off-the-beaten-track coverage than any other guidebook, including do-ityourself rainforest adventures. Unmatched outdoor activity coverage, including trekking in the Andes and diving along the Caribbean coast.
Nobody knows Venezuela like Lonely Planet, and our 6th edition helps you explore its astounding natural beauty and safely navigate its chaotic cities. Laze on a white-sand Caribbean beach, climb to the top of otherworldly Roraima, admire the world "s highest waterfall or party with Caracas " in-crowd ??we "ll show you how. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights chapter features author and traveler favorites Green Index helps make your travels ecofriendly Unmatched outdoor activity coverage includes trekking, diving and wildlife-watching
Nobody knows Venezuela like Lonely Planet, and our 6th edition helps you explore its astounding natural beauty and safely navigate its chaotic cities. Laze on a white-sand Caribbean beach, climb to the top of otherworldly Roraima, admire the worlds highest waterfall or party with Caracas in-crowd well show you how. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights chapter features author and traveler favorites Green Index helps make your travels ecofriendly Unmatched outdoor activity coverage includes trekking, diving and wildlife-watching
Venezuela contains Andean peaks, the longest stretch of Caribbean coastline to be found in any nation, tranquil offshore islands, the steamy Amazon, and the worlds highest waterfall, yet it remains under-visited by international travelers. Adventure awaits, and Lonely Planet makes it happen. 66 maps.