Merida Travel Guide
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It is no coincidence that the state of Merida and its capital have the same name. The thousands of native and foreign visitors who come to this Andean paradise in western Venezuela want to know both the historical and university-like city as well as the splendid beauty of the surroundings blessed by a wide diversity of features. This diversity ranges from … Read Merida introduction
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Plaza e Iglesia de Santo Domingo
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The amount of available services and tourist facilities in Santo Domingo should not prevent you from visiting the interesting historical sectors that still exist in this town founded in 1620 and rebuilt in 1838. Among them is the Plaza …
Park Hotel
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The Park Hotel belongs to a certain hotel aristocracy that, in Merida at least, only reaches the four-star category. Its location near the airport, and in …
Tejados de Chachopo (Los)
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One of the more prestigious restaurants among those specialising in regional cuisine, specifically that of dishes from the Mérida area, is this establishment which occupies a rustic looking construction that has an equally rustic …
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we went with cable car to Pico Espejo(4765m) amd we had the best time ever
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Introduction
An easy-going town set amidst spectacular mountain scenery, Mérida has plenty to offer. It's also Venezuela's adventure sports capital - if trekking up to mind-boggling heights and paragliding back down are your thing, this is the place to visit.
Not to miss
Jardín Botánico The botanical garden was inaugurated in 2000. Only a small portion of the total 44 hectares (109 acres) is open to the public, but it's worth coming, particularly on Saturday or Sunday, when an unusual 'aerial path' is open for visitors. You 'walk' using ropes between …
Facts for the Traveller
Population : 310000 Area : 11300km² Longitude / Latitude : 71.08 / 0.82 Currency : Bolívar Fuerte (VEB) Weights & Measures system : Metric
Getting there & Getting around
Getting there The Aeropuerto Alberto Carnevali (Av Urdaneta) is right inside the city, 2km (1.3mi) southwest of Plaza Bolívar, and is accessible by buses from the corner of Calle 25 and Av 2. Avior and Santa Bárbara fly daily to/from Caracas. There are also direct flights to Maracaibo …
History
Recent History Today, Mérida is a city with a big personality. The Universidad de Los Andes (Venezuela's second-oldest university) now teaches about 50,000 students in different campuses throughout the city, giving Mérida a sizable academic community and an atmosphere that is …
Weather
Unlike the rest of Venezuela, Mérida maintains a pretty cool climate - the weather is best from October to June. As a general guide, the Venezuelan Andes enjoys a dry season from December to April. May to June is a period of changeable weather, with a lot of sunshine but also frequent rain (or …
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Overview of Merida, Venezuela
680km (422 miles) SW of Caracas Merida is a picturesque and bustling college town nestled in a narrow valley between two mountain rivers, the Albarregas and Chama rivers, and flanked by two high Andean ridges, the Sierra Nevada and Sierra La Culata. Merida's narrow streets and colonial …
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