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Our latest vacation was the best ever!
 
I visited my family in Caracas, Venezuela

 Venezuela's capital, founded in 1567 by Diego de Losada, has one of most dramatic settings among South American cities. It sits about 3000 feet above sea level in a long valley that stretches from east to west. On one side of the valley are the uninhabited emerald slopes of Avila National Park; on the other, the rugged and heavily settled hills of the southern suburbs. The slopes of the Park rise above the city like immense green wave, forever on the verge of breaking. The elevation and proximity the ocean (about 15km to the north) combine to give Caracas almost unbeatable weather. 

Area:78 sq km, 30 sq miles

Population: 4,608,934

 

 

It was the Christmas Holidays, a very way to visit with family and friends. I did some sightseen with my brother, it was very special

My favorite moment was when my brother and me when up the avila mountain on a cable car.
We saw so many different vegetations and small animals. The most interesting thing that when you are at the top of the mountain the omnipresent Avila National Park offers incredible views of both Caracas and the nearby coast, which is also worth an excursion.

Avila
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Favorite Sights
 
The Avila Mountain from the east side of the city,malls, restaurants, family, and friends

Entrance to the cable car park
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Cable car going on our way up to the top
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In recent decades, especially during oil booms of the 1970s and 80s, Caracas has seen unprecedented growth. Many of the original colonial buildings were replaced by gleaming modern skyscrapers, although there are still historic jewels to be found within the modern shadows. A majority of the cultural and architectural attractions can be found in the area immediately surrounding Plaza Bolivar, the city center.

View of the city while going up the mountain
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Up the mountain
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One off the natives of the park
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vegetation at the park
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Hotel at the top of the mountain
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Where We Stayed

parents

avilamountain

beach club

Please get in touch with any comments or suggestions for our next vacation.

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rosanag23@yahoo.com