54 days in Venezuela Itinerary

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.

Change things up with a short trip to Villa Teola in Los Teques (about 44 minutes away). Spend the 29th (Thu) exploring nature at Parque Nacional El Avila. There's much more to do: look for gifts at La Praline Chocolatier, stroll around Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda Park, don't miss a visit to Paseo de Los Proceres, and admire the striking features of Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Caracas trip itinerary planner.

Paris, France to Caracas is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Paris to Caracas. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Los Roques National Park.

Indulge in a relaxing, tropical vacation in Los Roques National Park, a stunning chain of more than 300 coral islands.

Los Roques National Park is known for nature, beaches, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Madrisqui, head off the coast to Crasqui, delve into the distant past at Faro Holandes, and kick back and relax at Noronky Beach.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Los Roques National Park online visit planner.

You can fly from Caracas to Los Roques National Park in 2.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Tucacas.

Known for its proximity to Morrocoy National Park, Tucacas is a town of just over 30,000 people, with an economy almost exclusively geared toward international ecotourism.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tucacas: Chichiriviche (Cayo Muerto, Cayo los Pescadores, &more). Spend the 11th (Wed) exploring nature at Parque Nacional Morrocoy. It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Mero.

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Getting from Los Roques National Park to Tucacas by flight takes about 3 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Coro.

The oldest city in western Venezuela, Coro was founded in 1527 and possesses a rich, varied cultural heritage.

Coro is known for nature, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the fascinating landscape at Medanos de Coro, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral Basilica de Santa Ana de Coro, see the interesting displays at Casa De Las Ventanas De Hierro, and don't miss a visit to Cruz de San Clemente.

To find reviews, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Coro trip planner.

You can drive from Tucacas to Coro in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Maracaibo.

Home to more than 2 million residents, Maracaibo boasts giant shopping malls and attractive parks, as well as a modern skyline that hugs the shore of an eponymous lake.

Maracaibo is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Chiquinquirá, make a trip to Plaza del Rosario de Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá, relax and rejuvenate at Calantha Spa, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Iglesia San Francisco de Asis.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Maracaibo tour planning tool.

You can drive from Coro to Maracaibo in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Maracaibo can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Ocumare de la Costa.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the activities along Playa La Cienaga and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bahia de Cata.

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Getting from Maracaibo to Ocumare de la Costa by combination of flight and taxi takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Traveling from Maracaibo to Ocumare de la Costa, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Choroni.

A coastal town in an impressive natural setting, Choroni offers a relaxing beachside stay.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): kick back and relax at Playa Grande and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Uricao. On the 24th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Playa Ensenada de Tuja.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Choroni trip planner.

Drive from Ocumare de la Costa to Choroni in 3.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to travel to Merida.

An affluent and forward-thinking Andean city, Merida gives good access to a range of outdoor sights and experiences, while itself having a bustling and entertaining urban core.

Merida is known for sightseeing, nature, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Laguna de Mucubaji, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Mérida, don't miss a visit to Los Aleros, and explore the wealth of natural beauty at Sierra Nevada.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Merida trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of car and flight from Choroni to Merida in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Margarita Island.

A popular holiday spot for Venezuelans, sunny Margarita Island boasts an exotic Caribbean location, but at the same time is easily accessible from the mainland.

Spend the 31st (Tue) exploring nature at Laguna de la Restinga. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Playa el Yaque, don't miss a visit to Castillo San Carlos de Borromeo, cool off at Parque El Agua, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa El Agua.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Margarita Island trip planner.

You can fly from Merida to Margarita Island in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Merida to Margarita Island, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in January, and nighttime lows around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Coche Island.

On the 9th (Thu), enjoy the sand and surf at Coche Beach.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Coche Island travel planner.

Drive from Margarita Island to Coche Island in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In February, daily temperatures in Coche Island can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Ciudad Guayana.

Located on the Orinoco River, Ciudad Guayana represents one of Venezuela's fastest-growing cities, with plenty of natural and man-made highlights on offer.

Spend the 12th (Sun) exploring nature at La Llovizna Park. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Orinoco River, see the interesting displays at Ecomuseo del Caroní, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia Virgen del Valle, and browse the different shops at Orinokia mall.

To see reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Ciudad Guayana trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Coche Island to Ciudad Guayana in 3.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Coche Island to Ciudad Guayana. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Canaima National Park.

One of the largest national parks in the world, Canaima National Park encompasses 30,000 sq km (12 sq mi) of distinct landscapes, varied wildlife, and the world's highest waterfalls.

Canaima National Park is known for nature and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: Head underground at Kavak Cave, take in the dramatic scenery at Salto Kama - Kama Meru, explore the activities along Sorowapo, and explore the striking landscape at Salto Kawi.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Canaima National Park tour itinerary builder website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Ciudad Guayana to Canaima National Park. On the 18th (Sat), you're off to home.