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Nov04

Islas los Roques Atoll National Park

Published by misha in Adventure, Camping, Fishing, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sailing, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, Venezuela

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The Los Roques Archipelago is one of the world’s biggest National Marine Parks, and lies 145 km due north of La Guaira, the mainland port for Caracas. About 50 coral cays and sand bars are arranged in a huge lagoon, but it’s only from the air you get true idea of its scale – it covers the same area as the whole of Virgin Islands. Photo by: Márcio Cabral de Moura
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Aug04

The Sapo /Frog/ Falls

Published by Asya in Chillin, Parks, Photos, Relaxing, South America, UNESCO, Venezuela

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Canaima National Park is stretches in south-eastern Venezuela that borders Brazil and Guyana. The amazing cascade of El Sapo Falls is located inside the jungle in Canaima National Park. The waterfalls are 40 m high and 120 m wide, that forms a curtain that invites us to walk behind it. The sensation of being trapped within millions of liters of water is unique. At the top of the cascade you will have opportunity to take fantastic pictures. In 1994, Canaima National Park became part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
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May28

Margarita Island

Published by misha in Flying, Photos, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Surfing, Swimming, Travel Stories, Venezuela

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Margarita Island is a Venezuelan island, situated in the Caribbean Sea with wonderful climate, excellent scuba diving and completely gorgeous beaches! The beautifully beaches of Isla Margarita also offer perfect conditions for windsurfing and other water sports.
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Mar13

Hotel Hesperia Isla Margarita

Published by iv in Fitness&Gym, Golf, Hiking, Hotels, Kayaking, Rafting, Relaxing, Resorts, Spa, Swimming, Venezuela

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Hesperia Isla Margarita is located in front of a beautiful white sand beach and it is the only 5 star hotel with a golf course in the island. The hotel is about a 30- to 35-minute taxi ride from either Porlamar or the airport.
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May19

Los Roques Islands

Published by misha in Adventure, Extreme, Kite, Photos, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, South America, Swimming, Travel Stories, Venezuela

The Los Roques Islands are about 350 islands, cays and islets. The archipelago is a 40- minute flight from Caracas, Venezuela. Only 40 of Los Roques islands are large enough to have names. They attracting many visitors, especially from Europe. Because of the wide variety of seabirds and rich ocean life, Los Roques are declared as a National Park in 1972.
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Apr24

The Miss Venezuela Contest

Published by vanhal in Airlines, Events, South America, Venezuela

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The competition of Miss Venezuela rose in the year 1952, thanks to the initiative of the PANAMERICAN AIRWAYS. The intention of the contest was that to send to a representative Venezuelan to the first contest of Miss Universo that it would be realized that same year in Long Beach, California.
Beginning from that moment, the election of the most beautiful Venezuelan would annually be realized and the winner would compete to the Miss Universo.
Beginning from that moment, the Miss Venezuela reached a big level and international prestige, when the Venezuelans were brought the international crowns than competed it existed, or at least, they remained among the first finalists. In the ninety ten, the organization Miss Venezuela was listed more as the local enterprise success internazionale.
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Feb27

Bullring in the world – the heritage of the past

Published by Asya in Arts, Europe, Mexico, Monuments, Peru, Photos, Relaxing, South America, Spain, Travel Stories, Urban Tourism, Venezuela, Walking

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A bullring is an arena where bullfighting is performed. Bullrings are often associated with Spain, but they can also be found in neighboring countries and the New World. Bullrings are often historic and culturally significant centers that bear many structural similarities to the Roman amphitheater. The most famous bullrings in the world are Plaza de toros de Mexico in Mexico and Plaza de toros Monumental de Valencia in Valencia, Venezuela. The main bullrings are usually found in Spain, southern France and Portugal, Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
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