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🇻🇪Things to Do in Venezuela
From the world's tallest waterfall to the coral islands of Los Roques - the essential sights, and how to keep your own record of them, when conditions allow.
Travel guide - last updated September 2026
Venezuela holds the world's tallest waterfall and a genuinely striking Caribbean archipelago, but ongoing political and economic instability has significantly reduced safe access for most travelers in recent years. This page records the country's natural highlights for reference; check your government's official travel advisory carefully before considering any visit.
Top attractions
The sights most first-time visitors build an itinerary around.
Angel Falls
The world's tallest uninterrupted waterfall at 979 meters, in the remote Canaima National Park - typically reached by a small plane and boat journey given the lack of road access.
📍 Canaima National Park
🚉 There is no road: flights from Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ordaz reach Canaima, and from there motorised canoes travel several hours up the Carrao and Churun rivers, running only in the wet season.
Los Roques Archipelago
A national park of around 350 small coral islands and cays in the Caribbean, with turquoise water regularly compared favorably to the Maldives.
📍 Los Roques
🚉 The archipelago is reached by light aircraft from Caracas in 45 minutes; Gran Roque, the only inhabited island, has sand streets and no cars, with boats running to the surrounding cays.
Mount Roraima
A flat-topped tabletop mountain (tepui) on the border with Brazil and Guyana, reportedly a partial inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, reachable by a multi-day guided trek.
📍 Gran Sabana
🚉 The tepui is climbed from Paraitepui, reached by 4x4 from Santa Elena de Uairen near the Brazilian border - the six-day trek must be done with a licensed Pemon guide.
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Open MyPassportStoryPlanning questions
How many days do you need in Venezuela?
Not a straightforward answer under current conditions - check your government's official travel advisory before planning any specific itinerary or duration.
What's the best time to visit Venezuela?
December-April is traditionally the dry season, but current safety and access conditions should be your primary consideration, not seasonal weather.
Is Venezuela good for a first-time visit?
Not currently recommended for most travelers given ongoing instability - check your government's official travel advisory carefully, as it varies by region and changes over time.
Do I need a visa to visit Venezuela?
Visa requirements vary by nationality, but this is secondary to the current travel advisory situation. Check the official information for your nationality: mppre.gob.ve.
What are some things to do in Venezuela on a tight budget?
Not applicable under current conditions - this section will be updated once travel to Venezuela is broadly considered safe and accessible again.
Can I rent a car in Venezuela, and what licence do I need?
Check your government's travel advice before planning any trip: most Western governments currently advise against travel to Venezuela, and that shapes everything else. Practically, self-drive rental is limited and expensive, fuel supply is unreliable outside the main cities, and the destinations on this list are reached by light aircraft and river boat rather than by road. Where rental exists, a foreign licence with an International Driving Permit is accepted and the minimum age is generally 25. Official visitor information is published by the Ministry of Tourism at mintur.gob.ve.