Places worth the detour in Venezuela
Venezuela has 147 places worth going out of your way for on Detourmap, across 14 kinds — the biggest group is parks, canyons & rock formations (54). The best known is Angel Falls. 129 of them are hidden gems most guides skip. Every place below has a photo and a Wikipedia article — click any of them to fly the map there.
Parks, canyons & rock formations in Venezuela 54
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Lake Maracaibo
Natural wonders · Renowned
Large lake in Venezuela with an outflow to the Caribbean Sea
Churches, temples, monasteries & shrines in Venezuela 45
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Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Sacred sites · Hidden gem
Church in Mérida, Venezuela
Museums & galleries in Venezuela 9
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Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Caracas, Venezuela
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National Art Gallery
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Art museum in Caracas, Venezuela
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Museo Bolivariano
Museums & galleries · Hidden gem
National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas
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Jesús Soto Museum of Modern Art
Museums & galleries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum of modern art in Ciudad Bolívar, Venezuela
Beaches & coves in Venezuela 8
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Playa El Yaque
Beaches & coves · Hidden gem
Beach in the southern side of Margarita Island, Venezuela
Waterfalls in Venezuela 6
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Angel Falls
Waterfalls · Iconic
Waterfall in Venezuela; highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world
Bridges & aqueducts in Venezuela 6
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Caruachi Dam
Great structures · 20th century · Hidden gem
Hydroelectric dam on the Caroní River, Venezuela
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Tocoma Dam
Great structures · 21st century · Hidden gem
Hydroelectric dam on the Caroní River, Venezuela
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Macagua Dam
Great structures · 20th century · Hidden gem
Hydroelectric dam on the Caroní River, Venezuela
Castles, palaces & forts in Venezuela 5
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Palacio Federal Legislativo
Castles & palaces · 19th century · Hidden gem
Seat of the legislative power in Venezuela
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Santa Rosa de la Eminencia Castle
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
Colonial castle in La Asunción, Margarita Island, Venezuela
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San Carlos de Borromeo Fortress
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
National historical monument of Venezuela in Pampatar
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San Carlos de la Barra Fortress
Castles & palaces · Hidden gem
National historical monument of Venezuela in Isla de San Carlos
Parks, gardens & arboretums in Venezuela 4
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Central University Botanical Garden
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Caracas, Venezuela
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Naguanagua Botanical Garden
Parks & gardens · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden in Carabobo, Venezuela
Ancient & archaeological sites in Venezuela 2
Monuments & statues in Venezuela 2
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National Pantheon
Monuments & statues · 19th century · Hidden gem
Mausoleum of Venezuelan national heroes
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Monumento a la Virgen de la Paz
Monuments & statues · 20th century · Hidden gem
Monument in Venezuela
Caves & caverns in Venezuela 2
Theme parks, zoos & aquariums in Venezuela 2
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Valencia's Aquarium
Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem
Zoológico, Acuario, Aviario y Sala interactiva
Towers & lighthouses in Venezuela 1
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UCV Clock Tower
Towers & lighthouses · Hidden gem
Clock tower at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas
