Having visited Venezuela at least on 12 different occasions, i would say that an absolute must while in Caracas is to visit El Teleferico. The ride up to El Avila (the +6000ft mountain peak) gives an spectacular view of Caracas, and presents a great afternoon in the mountains which surround the valley of Caracas. There are a 2-3 good restaurants ...

The teleferico is one of newest and safest cable cars in world, built and operated by an Austrian company. The view during the assent and desent is amazing. At the top is ice skating an other attractions. The paved walkway along the mountain ridge is lined with beautiful flowers and populated with colorful tropical birds. A short 4X4 ride down to ...

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As a little girl growing up in venezuela i would always go to el avila on the weekend to my mother.We would start at the bottom and walk our way as far up as we could.It was quite amazing. I never got the oportunity to see the peak of el avila the 11 years i lived there.Last year for x-mas i got the oportunity to go home and visit i still was not ...

I am venezuelan, but I dont live there. I had many years without visiting. When I went to visit my family took me there. It was wonderful! The view was impressing and beautiful. The ride was amazing, you could see the lights of the city if it was night and if it was daylight you could see the city and its arquitecture. While going up you could ...

it was so amazing and i am going back again this summer! The people were so nice and the weather was perfect. Everything was so unforgetable. I definetly recommend this to everyone who vists this wonderful country...

Great day, amazing night! Good service, good restaurants, a must if you are in Caracas. Price is ok, could be cheaper, but it is clean, organized, nice, and safe.

I have no problems at all saying the the avila mountain is one of the greatest places on earth... Let my tell you which is the best way to enjoy it: Get to the "Avila Magica Park" walking (it takes about 7 hours) and you will enjoy the best views in the workd. Then (to protect your knees!) take the teleferico, by far one of the best in ...

The view was unbeliveable. For all my friends who hate heights, not to worry it was a safe and easy ride. We also took the Jeep ride while we were at the top on the mountain.