16. ADVENTURE VENEZUELA
HIGHLIGHTS CIRCUITS -
6. THE PLAINS OF VENEZUELA (PV)
The Plains
Fact Sheet
The Venezuelan Plains (Llanos) are located in the country central depression, having the Andes and the Coastal Mountain Range by one side and the Guayana Massif by the other. This wide region extends from the Andes foothills to the Atlantic Ocean through the lowlands of the Orinoco Delta, covering about one third of the Venezuelan territory.
Due to geomorphologic reasons, Venezuelan Llanos are subdivided into four regions: the Eastern Llanos of Anzoátegui and Monagas states (39,900 sq. Kms.) with a predominating relief of mesas; the Central Llanos of Guarico and Cojedes (71,400 sq. Kms.) with their rises and hills: the Western Llanos of Portuguesa and Barinas (51,200 sq. Kms.) with a flat topography and more-or-less channeled rivers; and the southern Llanos of Apure ( 74,500 sq. Kms.) mainly characterized by floods occurring during the rainy season and where rivers and bayous show wandering courses.
As far as climate is concerned, even though temperatures are high and relatively constant all year long, by contrast, rainfall is remarkably seasonal. There is a rainy period from May to October during which floods occurs, transforming the savanna into a true sea, to the point that very often cattle have to look for food literally ¨ in deep water ¨.
There is also a dry season, from December to March, during which one can say that not even a raindrop falls. April is considered to be the beginning of the rainy season since it is usually during this month that the first rain falls.
Venezuelan Llanos show a totally different look depending on the period of the year. It is possible that a tourist who visits Apure in ¨winter¨ will not be able to recognize the same area in ¨summer¨: he will deem impossible that such luxuriant greens and blues may become pale yellow and earth - colored.
6. THE PLAINS OF VENEZUELA (PV)
PVW-01 HATO EL FRIO - BIOLOGICAL STATION (3 Days-2 Nights).
*E-M Flight to San Fernando de Apure. Ride to Hato El Frío converted in a wildlife 1,2,5,11, sanctuary in the later years for the enjoyment and observation of the many
14,15 species that inhabit the Venezuelan savannas. This colonial hacienda is provided with most comfortable installations. From there, a number of daily excursions are planned: photo safaris, night walks and navigation at close by rivers always to come across the surprising flora and fauna preserved in this spectacular wilderness paradise.
When to go: All year (The best season December - April).
Includes: Ground and river transportation. Accommodation. All Creole meals & local drinks. Excursions and specialized bilingual guides.
Departures: Daily 08.00 am Arrivals: 01:00 pm
PVW-02 AVENTURA SAN LEONARDO - CAPANAPARO RIVER (3 Days-2 Nights).
*E-M Flight to San Fernando de Apure. Ride to Hato San Leonardo.
1,2,5,11 Comfort and beauty characterize this camp seated by the river shore.
14,15 Located at 160 Km. from the capital of the state, provides the wilderness lover an intense encounter with nature. For those who like fishing, this is precisely the place to catch the desired Peacock Bass and Payaras, as well as observe many different fresh water aquarium fish. From San Leonardo visit Laguna Redonda, the Capanaparo river and Los Alambritos lagoon.
At camp, enjoy life fresh cabins, a very nice open-air bar, fine meals, and swimming pool and archery range.
When to go: All year (The best season December - April).
Includes: Air, ground and river transportation. Accommodation. All Creole
meals & local drinks. Excursions and specialized bilingual guides.
Departures: Daily 08:00 am Arrivals: 01:00 pm
*Optional Peacock Bass Fishing.
PVW-03 HATO EL CEDRAL - WILDLIFE RESERVE (3 Days-2 Nights).
*E-M Flight to San Fernando de Apure. Ride to Hato El Cedral converted in a wildlife 1,2,5,11, sanctuary in the later years for the enjoyment and observation of the many
14,15 species that inhabit the Venezuelan savannas. This colonial hacienda is
*** See "Activities Keys" at the end of the chapter ***
provided with most comfortable installations. From there, a number of daily excursions are planned: photo safaris, night walks and navigation at close by rivers always to come across the surprising flora and fauna preserved in this spectacular wilderness paradise.
When to go: All year (The best season December - April).
Includes: Ground and river transportation. Accommodation. All Creole meals & local drinks. Excursions and specialized bilingual guides.
Departures: Daily 08.00 am Arrivals: 01:00 pm
PVW-04 HATO TERECAY - WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (3 Days-2 Nights).
*E-M Flight or ride to San Fernando de Apure. Navigate to Hato Terecay converted in
1,2,5,11, a wildlife sanctuary in the last year for the enjoyment and observation of the
14,15 many species that inhabit the Venezuelan savannas. This colonial but interesting hacienda is provided with most comfortable installations. From there, a number of daily excursions are planned: photo safaris, night walks and navigation at close by rivers always to come across the surprising flora and fauna preserved in this spectacular wilderness paradise. Terecay it's a special place for the interesting development of the Hindu water buffalo for milk and cheese production.
When to go: All year (The best season December - April).
Includes: Ground and river transportation. Acco modation. All Creole meals & local drinks. Excursions and specialized bilingual guides.
Departures: Daily 08.00 am Arrivals: 01:00 pm
1: Birdwatching 2: Butterfly Watching 3: Caving 4: Cultural 5: Fishing 6: Paragliding & Hangliding
7: Horseback Riding 8: Kayaking 9: Mountain Biking 10: Natural History 11: Overland 12: Rafting
13: Scuba Diving/Snorkeling 14: Trekking/Hiking 15: Wildlife
E: Easy M: Moderate A: Average D: Difficult S: Strenuous
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