Caracas was founded by the Spaniard Diego de Losada, sacked by the English in 1595 and by the French in 1766. It gained independence in 1821, when Simón Bolívar freed the country from Spanish domination. The colonial heritage can be found in the city center: departing from Plaza Bolívar which has a classic Spanish symmetrical layout, the Libertador’s equestrian statue in the center and National Guards posted on four sides. Modern Caracas houses a number of skyscrapers built in glass, iron and reinforced concrete that overlook houses and neighborhoods immersed in the green hills which contrast with the “barrios” (shantytowns) where the “ranchos” (shacks) form a huge illuminated nativity-type landscape at night.

Canaima National Park houses the world’s tallest single waterfall, the 3,212 feet high Salto Angel (Falls), named after the pilot Jimmie Angel, who discovered it in 1937. The adventurous North American pilot over flew it on the Flamingo in October, and the airplane’s mechanical problems forced him, his wife and two other passengers on a lucky landing on the top of the Auyantepuy (8,202 ft). Unscathed, they decided to descend the course of the river and after 11 days managed to return to civilization.

Margarita houses two national parks and three natural reserves with local colonies of scarlet ibis, flamingos and an endemic parrot species named “cotorra margariteña”. It has several castles, fortresses, cathedrals and churches and beautiful beaches for every taste: the large and famous Playa El Agua, bordered by small restaurants, or the amazing Yaque for sports lovers with some of the world’s best windsurfing. also offers a great nightlife, with a variety of restaurants, bars, discos, nightclubs and casinos, as well as great duty free shopping.

The Roques National Park is blessed with an average temperature of 82 °F all year-round. Sporting activities are available to those who do wish to spend their entire vacation lying on the beach: snorkeling, diving, bonefish and deepwater fishing, windsurfing and ultra light aircraft flights over the archipelago, as well as full day excursions to more remote cays.

This trip can be customized to fit your individual travel dates and any specific requests you may have. Your travel consultant will prepare a customized itinerary for you. We offer a choice of 3, 4, 5-star and deluxe hotels. The Deluxe option is with Marriot or the Tamanaco Intercontinental in Caracas. In Margarita Island it is the deluxe suite at Hilton with a magnificent ocean view. The deluxe option at Los Roques National Park is Posada Caracol.

Additional information on this trip:

• Days of Week the Trip can Start:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
• Visited Cities:
  Caracas, Canaima (Angel Falls), Margarita Island, Los Roques