Though probably most famous for Angel Falls--the world's highest waterfall, Venezuela also boasts a wide variety of ecosystems and traditional oriented travel that can accommodate everyone's vacation style.

Angel Falls is located deep in the south eastern portion of the country in a tropical rain forest.  It can be visited in a one day trip from Caracas, or stretched into several days to allow exploration of the entire region.  The famous tepuis (table mountains) provide a fascinating landscape, and a challenge to adventure travelers to summit them.  MT. Auyantepui and Roraima are the two most popular destinations here.  Visits to local Indian communities of Kavac and Kamarata are also possible, as well as river trips out to the base of Angel Falls.

The Orinoco River delta is home to a wide variety of jungle lodges and Indian villages, which will give you a sample of the beauty and remoteness of a tropical rain forest.

The wetlands area of Los Llanos offers fantastic bird watching and wildlife viewing during the dry season of November-May.  Jaguars, ocelots, Anaconda, anteaters, capybaras and caiman are among the many animals that can be encountered here.  It can be reached via overland travel from Merida, charter or scheduled flights.

The Venezuelan Andes can be visited from the town of Merida.  A famous tram ride and lodging in a 17th century-style monastery are highlights here.

The coastal areas range from the high end resort town of Puerto La Cruz to the laid back and romantic towns of Choroni and Morrocoy.  Off shore, you have the choice of bustling Margarita Island, or a stay in the quaint guesthouses of Los Roques. 

Whether you decide to concentrate on one of these regions, or visit several, you will be impressed with the vast diversity and beauty of Venezuela.