Major Cities :
Caracas Valencia Puerto La Cruz Maracaibo Puerto Ordaz
Venezuela is an amazingly diverse country: from the peaks of the Andes to the long stretches of sunny beach, the beautiful Caribbean islands, the hustle and bustle of busy Caracas to the vast areas of Amazon rain-forest.
Whether you are visiting Venezuela purely for pleasure or as part of a business trip, we are sure the cheap flights on offer through standby-flights.com will not only make your visit an affordable one but also an exciting experience.
When the first explorers arrived, the houses they saw over the Sinamaica lagoon reminded them of the city of Venice. They called the region "Little Venice", which in Spanish would be Venezuela.
Venezuela is the most accessible of the South American countries. With cheap fares on lastminute flights, from both Europe and the USA and an excellent road network, the incredible diversity of the Venezuelan landscape is well within the reach of most travellers.
One of the interesting regions in Venezuela is the Gran Sabana. Located in the southeast - Bolivar State - this region has flat top mountains called "Tepuy". "Angel" Falls (3000 ft), the highest cataracts in the world, are located here.
Bolivar Peak is the highest point in Venezuela (5002 meters). A cable car can take you, in one hour, from the city of Merida to the "Pico Espejo".
Venezuela's cities are full of life. Caracas, the capital, with more than 4 million inhabitants, is the political and economic center of the country. In the west are located Maracaibo, Barquisimeto (the city of the sunsets), Mérida (tourist and student centers), San Cristobal, Valencia, and Maracay. In the east: Maturín , Puerto La Cruz (tourist center). To the South are located Ciudad Bolívar and Ciudad Guayana .
Venezuela has a rich and varied fauna. Its tropical birds (Toucans, flamingos, guacamayas); mammalians, reptiles (crocodiles or snakes), and fishes.
Special offers and late deals on holidays to Venezuela make this a must see destination, and all that remains is to assure you of a warm friendly welcome.
