Multi Sport Adventure: Mountain Biking, Scuba and Sailing

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ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela. Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Kayaking

Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Mountain-biking

Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Diving and Snorkelling

The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Windsurfing / Kitesurfing

Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Sailing

The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Fishing

The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Water-skiing

Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Hiking / Trekking / Climbing

All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Rafting

Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Paragliding

From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Other Horse-riding can be arranged throughout Venezuela. Boxing, baseball and football are the most popular spectator sports in Venezuela and can be seen and or participated in all year round. Caving enthusiasts should head to the Cueva del Guacharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela’s many cave systems, located near Caripe.

Note All forms of hunting are prohibited.

Multi Sport Adventure

Multi Sport Adventure: ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela.

Multi Sport Adventure: Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Multi Sport Adventure: Kayaking Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Multi Sport Adventure: Mountain-biking Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Multi Sport Adventure: Diving and Snorkelling The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Multi Sport Adventure: Windsurfing / Kitesurfing Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Multi Sport Adventure: Sailing The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Multi Sport Adventure: Fishing The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Multi Sport Adventure: Water-skiing Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Multi Sport Adventure: Hiking / Trekking / Climbing All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

Multi Sport Adventure: A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Multi Sport Adventure: Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Multi Sport Adventure: Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

Multi Sport Adventure: You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Multi Sport Adventure: Rafting Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Multi Sport Adventure: Paragliding From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Multi Sport Adventure: Other Horse-riding can be arranged throughout Venezuela. Boxing, baseball and football are the most popular spectator sports in Venezuela and can be seen and or participated in all year round. Caving enthusiasts should head to the Cueva del Guacharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela’s many cave systems, located near Caripe.

Mountain Biking

Mountain Biking: ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela.

Mountain Biking: Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Mountain Biking: Kayaking Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Mountain Biking: Mountain-biking Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Mountain Biking: Diving and Snorkelling The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Mountain Biking: Windsurfing / Kitesurfing Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Mountain Biking: Sailing The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Mountain Biking: Fishing The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Mountain Biking: Water-skiing Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Mountain Biking: Hiking / Trekking / Climbing All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

Mountain Biking: A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Mountain Biking: Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Mountain Biking: Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

Mountain Biking: You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Mountain Biking: Rafting Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Mountain Biking: Paragliding From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Mountain Biking: Other Horse-riding can be arranged throughout Venezuela. Boxing, baseball and football are the most popular spectator sports in Venezuela and can be seen and or participated in all year round. Caving enthusiasts should head to the Cueva del Guacharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela’s many cave systems, located near Caripe.

Mountainbiking

Mountainbiking: ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela. Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Mountainbiking: Kayaking Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Mountainbiking: Mountain-biking Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Mountainbiking: Diving and Snorkelling The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Mountainbiking: Windsurfing / Kitesurfing Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Mountainbiking: Sailing The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Mountainbiking: Fishing The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Mountainbiking: Water-skiing Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Mountainbiking: Hiking / Trekking / Climbing All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

Mountainbiking: A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike.

Mountainbiking: Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Mountainbiking: Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Mountainbiking: Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

Mountainbiking: You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Mountainbiking: Rafting Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Mountainbiking: Paragliding From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Scuba South America

Scuba South America: ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela. Scuba South America Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Scuba South America: Kayaking Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Scuba South America: Mountain-biking Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Scuba South America: Diving and Snorkelling The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Scuba South America: Windsurfing / Kitesurfing Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Scuba South America: Sailing The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Scuba South America: Fishing The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Scuba South America: Water-skiing Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Scuba South America: Hiking / Trekking / Climbing All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

Scuba South America: A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Scuba South America: Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Scuba South America: Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

Scuba South America: You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Scuba South America: Rafting Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Scuba South America: Paragliding From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Scuba South America: Other Horse-riding can be arranged throughout Venezuela. Boxing, baseball and football are the most popular spectator sports in Venezuela and can be seen and or participated in all year round. Caving enthusiasts should head to the Cueva del Guacharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela’s many cave systems, located near Caripe.

Note All forms of hunting are prohibited.

Sailing South America

Sailing South America : ADVENTURE SPORTS A few tips to help with travel to and in and around Venezuela. Sailing South America : Virtually everything goes here in Venezuela and Jakera can help you with whatever your bag. Venezuela has 42 National Parks for hiking and trekking and around 20 nature reserves (monumentos naturales) which, together, cover some 15 per cent of the total land mass, it also has by far the largest coastline of the Caribbean where all water-sports are possible. Most activities listed below are available from the doorstep of the Jakera Lodge multi-sport camp.

Sailing South America : Kayaking Mochima ‘abundant waters’, encompasses a superb Caribbean coastline and 32 offshore islands and is a paradise for kayaking, we see dolphins virtually every time we go out. There are many uninhabited offshore islands where overnight camping is permitted, we usually catch dinner on the way out. There is no way better than to experience the Orinoco Delta, it’s people and wildlife, then by kayak. We can also arrange kayaking in Los Roques and the Amazonas. There are also lots of white water kayaking opportunities here in Venezuela. For more details see kayaking.

Sailing South America : Mountain-biking Excellent mountain-biking opportunities throughout Venezuela. Mochima National Park, The Gran Sabana, Canaima and Merida areas best. There are also opportunities to combine the use of mountain-biking with other sporting activities, for details look at our multi-sport itineraries.

Sailing South America : Diving and Snorkelling The coral-fringed waters of the Mochima are excellent for diving and snorkelling and the nutrient-rich waters fed by the Orinoco are teaming with fish.

Sailing South America : Windsurfing / Kitesurfing Margarita and Los Roques offer world-class Windsurfing and Kite-surfing as the wind blows consistently year round.

Sailing South America : Sailing The emerald waters of the Caribbean coupled with consistent winds present many opportunities for those happier to let mother nature do all the hard work. Mochima, Los Roques, Margarita are based for charter and we offer solutions for all budgets.

Sailing South America : Fishing The fishing, both fresh and salt-water, is good. Los Roques offers excellent sports fishing for bonefish and most pelagic fish found in tropical waters. Inland there are good opportunities to catch peacock-bass as well as large catfish.

Sailing South America : Water-skiing Possibilities all along the Venezuelan coastline and excellent on the flat waters around Paya Colorada.

Sailing South America : Hiking / Trekking / Climbing All types of walks, from sign-posted trails to remote pristine jungle hikes, flat savannah to imposing technical climbing challenges, much remains virtually untouched. Visitors should note that a permit issued by central or regional Inparques offices is required to visit the parks or Jakera can organise for you.

Sailing South America : A favourite destination is the Gran Sabana, with Venezuela’s unique tepuis, flat-topped mountains with vertical flanks, of which Roraima is the highest at 2800m and makes an excellent and not too strenuous multi-day hike. Auyan tepuis is home to the country’s most famous natural attraction, Angel Falls and can also be hiked to. For those seeking something more adventurous there is the whole of the Amazonas jungle to explore.

Sailing South America : Another popular region for hiking is the Venezuelan Andes, stretching some 400km from the Colombian border north-eastwards, and offer everything from snow-capped peaks to lush rainforests. The well-developed tourist facilities at the Parque Nacional El Avila include around 200km of fairly easy, sign-posted trails, as well as numerous camping grounds. The most popular area for mountain trekking and rock climbing is the Sierra Nevada de Merida, where several of the country’s highest peaks including the technical Pico Bolivar 5007m or glaciated Pico Humboldt and the magnificent Parque Nacional Sierra Nevada are located. Experienced guides and equipment can be hired in Merida, the regional tourist hub.

Sailing South America : Other popular trekking destinations in the area include Los Nevados, reached via an easy trek along a beautiful mountain track from the top of the world’s longest cable car which leaves Merida and travels 12.6km from to the top of Pico Espejo 4765m providing excellent access to starting points for mountain treks. Pico El Aguila, accessible from Valera, can be reached by a bus ride from Merida along Venezuela’s highest road, and the Sierra de la Culata particularly known for its desert-like landscapes.

Sailing South America : You’ll also have a short hike to reach the view point for Angel falls. Access to the village of Canaima where the rivertrip to Angel Falls starts is not so straight forward and involves a flight or arduous hike or bike to from La Paragua to Canaima. Canaima offers many spectacular waterfalls and from there it’s a spectacular 50kms to the falls, either by light aircraft, or a motorised canoe trip. Visiting times are from June to November - the rainy season, and requires at least two days.

Sailing South America : Rafting Throughout Venezuela, from grade 3 to 5. Coming off the Andes, the rapids are steep and continuous, technically demanding and one of the few places in the world where you can raft in shorts with the pleasant combination of warm air and water temperature.

Sailing South America : Paragliding From the mountainous ridges of Los Altos high above Mochima, flying down and landing on a Caribbean beach. Merida also offers excellent opportunities to stretch your wings.

Sailing South America : Other Horse-riding can be arranged throughout Venezuela. Boxing, baseball and football are the most popular spectator sports in Venezuela and can be seen and or participated in all year round. Caving enthusiasts should head to the Cueva del Guacharo, the most spectacular of Venezuela’s many cave systems, located near Caripe.