Venezuela (Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget)

Book excerpt: Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget: Venezuela is the ultimate budget guide to Venezuela. It leads you through the country with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the top sights and attractions, from the stunning Angel Falls to Mérida's adventure sports scene, alongside cash-saving tips and suggestions for when you feel like treating yourself. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for just a few days or visiting for longer. Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget: Venezuela covers cities such as Caracas and Mérida, plus Venezuela's huge array of natural attractions - Los Roques Archipelago, Parque Nacional Henri Pittier and the northwest coast, Guayana (including the Orinoco Delta, the Amazon, Parque Nacional Canaima and the Angel Falls), Parque Nacional Mochima and the northeast coast and islands. Also included is the basics section from The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Venezuela, including transport, costs, health, accommodation and culture, plus a handy itineraries section. Also published as part of The Rough Guide to South America on a Budget. Rough Guides Snapshot South America on a Budget: Venezuela is equivalent to 62 printed pages.