Mérida
Venezuela's best base for mountain adventures: spring-like weather all year, the Mukumbari cable car and every guide agency within a block of Plaza Las Heroínas. Stay 2–3 nights — it's also where you slow down after the intensity of Canaima.
Last verified 29 August 2026
Why stay here
- Trekking, climbing and paragliding hub
- Gateway to the Pueblos del Sur villages
- Cool climate relief from the coast
Keep in mind
- Far from the coast — flying beats the mountain roads
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