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Today his homeland is experiencing brutal imperial aggression but, with his example, the Venezuelan people will resist and win,\" Maduro said at the closing of a forum, in which other former presidents such as Ra\u00fal Castro and Evo Morales, and the current presidents of Bolivia and Nicaragua, Luis Arce and Daniel Ortega, were present. \n\n\nThroughout his life, and even after his death on March 5, 2013, Ch\u00e1vez continues to provoke polarized sentiments at nearly the same rate in the country, where many worship and remember him as a defender of the poor and many others blame him for the social and economic crisis that overwhelms Venezuelans. Others blame it on Maduro.\u00a0 \n\n\nSince taking over the government, Venezuela has faced an age-old crisis, aggravated by the sustained deterioration of its economy and the collapse of its oil industry, its main source of income. 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Today his homeland is experiencing brutal imperial aggression but, with his example, the Venezuelan people will resist and win,\" Maduro said at the closing of a forum, in which other former presidents such as Ra\u00fal Castro and Evo Morales, and the current presidents of Bolivia and Nicaragua, Luis Arce and Daniel Ortega, were present. <\/p>\n<p>Throughout his life, and even after his death on March 5, 2013, Ch\u00e1vez continues to provoke polarized sentiments at nearly the same rate in the country, where many worship and remember him as a defender of the poor and many others blame him for the social and economic crisis that overwhelms Venezuelans. 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The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories. \n\nFor as long as he can remember, Jose Diaz never had running water growing up in his mother's house in Venezuela. Access to clean and safe water was always challenging for his family, who often went for days without a fresh supply. \n\nAgua Segura \n\nVenezuela's water crisis has plagued many communities in the country for decades. Growing up, Jose was told that this situation was normal. However, he did not accept the status quo. So, he decided to do something about it. \n\n\"When you understand that these are not the ideal, correct, or adequate situations, it inspires you to try to improve not only your quality of life but that of others,\" Jose explains. \n\nIn 2020, Jose founded the Agua Segura initiative along with four friends. The project aims to provide clean drinking water to affected communities throughout Venezuela. \n\n\"Our idea is to attack the existing problems of drinking water consumption and provide solutions to the communities,\" Jose tells Scenes. \n\nA targeted solution \n\nJose, a civil engineering student, compiled a structured system to help resolve the water crisis in Venezuela. Besides providing water purification units to vulnerable communities, the project also focuses on research and development. \n\n\"What we do is give tools to the people who live in the communities so that they learn about the use of drinking water,\" Jose explains. The team believes that diagnosing the problem and raising awareness creates long-term structural change that is more beneficial to the communities in the long run. \n\nAgua Segura works across eight communities in Venezuela, helping up to 2,000 people get access to fresh running water. \"We come with instruments, review, search, and seek to understand the problems and needs and where the project fits best,\" Jose explains. \n\nTargeted solutions are beneficial to communities, as many of them have different water access issues. Unsanitary water is consumed by many people in the country as there is often no other choice. \n\nA grave water crisis \n\nSara Figuera, a mother of four living in Venezuela's capital, experiences this problem daily. \"We have been without water for a week now,\" Sara says. \"it comes out dirty, really dirty, kind of brown,\" she adds. \n\nAn investigation by Transparency International reported that only 18% of Venezuelans have access to safe drinking water. Contaminated water has made life very difficult for Sarah, her family, and millions of others in Venezuela. \n\nHealth hazard \n\nDue to the unclean water in the country, many people suffer from dangerous waterborne illnesses. Not only does this harm their health, but it also disrupts the everyday socio-economic activities of their communities. Children cannot go to school because they don't have clean clothes and people go hungry because they do not have fresh water for cooking. \n\nDr Joiner Castro, a doctor who works with Agua Segura, explains how people in affected communities suffered before implementing the programme. \n\n\"Before the safe water treatment plant was installed, people had serious health problems associated with the water issue,\" he says. \n\nLife-changing impact \n\nSince the adoption of the programme, many communities have reported a dramatic improvement in their quality of life. The Agua Segura team said communities had witnessed a 40% drop in child-related waterborne infections since their programme began. \n\n\"With the installation of the new purification plants, they tell us that, for example, the health problems they had been experiencing for a long time have progressively disappeared,\" Joiner tells Scenes. \n\nThese communities have also developed a better quality of life since they no longer spend so much of their time, money and effort trying to source clean water for their everyday needs. \n\n\"Now these people have the benefit of safe water where they can get guaranteed, potable drinking water less than five minutes from their homes,\" Jose explains. \n\nBig plans \n\nThe Agua Segura team wants to create a better future for the people of Venezuela. They believe the first step to achieving that is helping people access safe and clean water. \n\n\"The idea of all of this is to find a way to continue growing, to help the communities, to generate a positive impact,\" Jose says. \n\nThe team wants to expand their operations to other Latin American countries experiencing severe water shortages. It's an ambitious objective, but Agua Segura is making great strides toward reaching it. \n\n","htmlText":"<p><strong>SCENES shines a spotlight on youth around the world that are breaking down barriers and creating change. The character-driven short films will inspire and amaze, as these young change-makers tell their remarkable stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For as long as he can remember, Jose Diaz never had running water growing up in his mother's house in Venezuela. Access to clean and safe water was always challenging for his family, who often went for days without a fresh supply.<\/p>\n<h2>Agua Segura<\/h2><p>Venezuela's water crisis has plagued many communities in the country for decades. Growing up, Jose was told that this situation was normal. However, he did not accept the status quo. So, he decided to do something about it.<\/p>\n<p>\"When you understand that these are not the ideal, correct, or adequate situations, it inspires you to try to improve not only your quality of life but that of others,\" Jose explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5516593613024421\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//24//99//00//808x446_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg/" alt=\"Rafael Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/384x212_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/640x353_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/750x414_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/828x457_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1080x596_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1200x662_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1920x1059_cmsv2_0ff04df8-2166-56a2-8690-a435d655f019-7249900.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Jose developed Agua Segura to supply clean drinking water to Venezuelan villages<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Rafael Hernandez<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Jose founded the Agua Segura initiative along with four friends. The project aims to provide clean drinking water to affected communities throughout Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>\"Our idea is to attack the existing problems of drinking water consumption and provide solutions to the communities,\" Jose tells Scenes.<\/p>\n<h2>A targeted solution<\/h2><p>Jose, a civil engineering student, compiled a structured system to help resolve the water crisis in Venezuela. Besides providing water purification units to vulnerable communities, the project also focuses on research and development.<\/p>\n<p>\"What we do is give tools to the people who live in the communities so that they learn about the use of drinking water,\" Jose explains. The team believes that diagnosing the problem and raising awareness creates long-term structural change that is more beneficial to the communities in the long run.<\/p>\n<p>Agua Segura works across eight communities in Venezuela, helping up to 2,000 people get access to fresh running water. \"We come with instruments, review, search, and seek to understand the problems and needs and where the project fits best,\" Jose explains.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5632440476190477\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//24//99//00//808x454_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg/" alt=\"Rafael Hernandez\/Rafael Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/750x422_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1080x608_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1200x676_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1920x1081_cmsv2_d9170acf-81d3-583d-ba51-9893dbf7de90-7249900.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Agua Segura provides fresh water to 2,000 Venezuelans in eight localities<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Rafael Hernandez\/Rafael Hernandez<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Targeted solutions are beneficial to communities, as many of them have different water access issues. Unsanitary water is consumed by many people in the country as there is often no other choice.<\/p>\n<h2>A grave water crisis<\/h2><p>Sara Figuera, a mother of four living in Venezuela's capital, experiences this problem daily. \"We have been without water for a week now,\" Sara says. \"it comes out dirty, really dirty, kind of brown,\" she adds.<\/p>\n<p>An investigation by <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////globalwaterforum.org//2020//07//22//dealing-with-a-water-crisis-and-a-pandemic-in-venezuela-interactions-between-water-security-and-covid-19///">Transparency International<\/a> reported that only 18% of Venezuelans have access to safe drinking water. Contaminated water has made life very difficult for Sarah, her family, and millions of others in Venezuela.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6876326,7230042,6804944\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2022//06//27//the-jungle-environmentalist-saving-elephants-in-thailand/">The jungle environmentalist saving elephants in Thailand<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2022//07//25//meet-the-qatari-farmer-growing-medicinal-plants-in-the-desert/">Meet the Qatari farmer growing medicinal plants in the desert<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//culture//2022//12//05//meet-the-brazilian-engineer-cruising-on-plastic-bottle-tops/">Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Health hazard<\/h2><p>Due to the unclean water in the country, many people suffer from dangerous waterborne illnesses. Not only does this harm their health, but it also disrupts the everyday socio-economic activities of their communities. Children cannot go to school because they don't have clean clothes and people go hungry because they do not have fresh water for cooking.<\/p>\n<p>Dr Joiner Castro, a doctor who works with Agua Segura, explains how people in affected communities suffered before implementing the programme.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666323377960865\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//24//99//00//808x539_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg/" alt=\"Rafael Hern\u00e1ndez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/384x256_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/640x426_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/750x500_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/828x552_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1080x720_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1200x800_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1920x1279_cmsv2_93637c26-8fea-57e6-bff5-c1b4c7ba8341-7249900.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Waterborne diseases are common in Venezuela due to filthy water.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Rafael Hern\u00e1ndez<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Before the safe water treatment plant was installed, people had serious health problems associated with the water issue,\" he says.<\/p>\n<h2>Life-changing impact<\/h2><p>Since the adoption of the programme, many communities have reported a dramatic improvement in their quality of life. The Agua Segura team said communities had witnessed a 40% drop in child-related waterborne infections since their programme began.<\/p>\n<p>\"With the installation of the new purification plants, they tell us that, for example, the health problems they had been experiencing for a long time have progressively disappeared,\" Joiner tells Scenes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5634005763688761\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//24//99//00//808x456_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg/" alt=\"Rafael Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/640x361_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/750x423_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1080x608_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1200x676_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1920x1082_cmsv2_8f3b442e-b55a-5dd6-bb89-9d36ba78ddd5-7249900.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Agua Segura reported a 40% decrease in child-related waterborne diseases since their programme started<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Rafael Hernandez<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These communities have also developed a better quality of life since they no longer spend so much of their time, money and effort trying to source clean water for their everyday needs.<\/p>\n<p>\"Now these people have the benefit of safe water where they can get guaranteed, potable drinking water less than five minutes from their homes,\" Jose explains.<\/p>\n<h2>Big plans<\/h2><p>The Agua Segura team wants to create a better future for the people of Venezuela. They believe the first step to achieving that is helping people access safe and clean water.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.562905317769131\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//07//24//99//00//808x454_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg/" alt=\"Rafael Hernandez\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/384x216_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/640x360_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/750x422_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/828x466_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1080x608_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1200x675_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/07\/24\/99\/00\/1920x1081_cmsv2_451908cc-bbcf-524d-90fc-4596394e7757-7249900.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Agua Segura team aspires to improve Venezuela's future by providing clean water to individuals and families<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Rafael Hernandez<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"The idea of all of this is to find a way to continue growing, to help the communities, to generate a positive impact,\" Jose says.<\/p>\n<p>The team wants to expand their operations to other Latin American countries experiencing severe water shortages. 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He\u00a0 has 41 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren.\u00a0 \n\nAfter meeting at a weekly Catholic mass, Mora married Ediofina del Rosario Garc\u00eda in 1937. They had eleven children over their 60-year partnership.\u00a0 \n\n\nOne of the toughest moments of his life, Mora says, was when\u00a0Ediofina passed away in 1997. He has spent the last two decades without her.\u00a0 \n\nThroughout his life, Mora witnessed the invention of many staples of the modern world, including television and the internet, w hen he was 51 years old, he had his photograph taken for the first time - it was in black and white.\u00a0 \n\nMora comes from a long line of arable farmers who grew sugar cane and coffee. He started working the fields with his dad and brother at the age of five.\u00a0 \n\nMora's farming career was long and successful, he sold his last piece of land at the age of 104 - some 99 years after he started working to help his family.\u00a0 \n\nFrom the age of 34, he also worked as a sheriff, solving disputes between people in the local community.\u00a0 \n\nIn 2019, Mora celebrated his 110th birthday, becoming the first male supercentenarian from Venezuela. There are currently\u00a01,500 supercentenarians alive in the world today.\u00a0 \n\nMora received the record-breaking title after Saturnino de la Fuente Garcia passed away on January 18h, 2022 at 112 years and 341 days. He was born in Spain in 1909.\u00a0 \n\nThe oldest person to have ever lived was Frenchwoman Jeanne Louise Calment who lived for 122 years and 164 days. \n\nCalment, who smoked until she was 117 and ate large amounts of chocolate every week, was born 21 February 1875 and died 4 August 1997.\u00a0 \n\n","htmlText":"<p>A Venezuelan man has been recorded by the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.guinnessworldrecords.com///">Guinness World Records<\/a> as the world's oldest living man.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As of 17 May 2022, Juan Vincente Mora is a record-breaking 112 years and 355 days old, with his 113th birthday fast approaching.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Born in the small town of El Cobre on 27 May in 1909, Mora says his secret to living a long life is \"the love of God, the love of family and that we must get up early to work.\"\u00a0He also starts every day with a cup of coffee and spends meal times with his family.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mora is a devout Catholic and believes that friends and family are his greatest life companions. 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They had eleven children over their 60-year partnership.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>One of the toughest moments of his life, Mora says, was when\u00a0Ediofina passed away in 1997. He has spent the last two decades without her.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his life, Mora witnessed the invention of many staples of the modern world, including television and the internet, when he was 51 years old, he had his photograph taken for the first time - it was in black and white.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.7794117647058824\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//70//91//86//808x631_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg/" alt=\"Guinness World Records\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/384x299_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/640x499_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/750x585_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/828x645_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/1080x842_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/1200x935_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/70\/91\/86\/1920x1496_cmsv2_67cb3da1-8b89-5c7e-a79d-66f4cd8788e8-6709186.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mora is just 10 days away from his 113th birthday.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Guinness World Records<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mora comes from a long line of arable farmers who grew sugar cane and coffee. 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Here's what to do and where to go when you're there.","summary":"Welcome to Venezuela, one of the wildest, most beautiful places on earth. Here's what to do and where to go when you're there.","keySentence":"","url":"why-venezuela-should-be-on-your-travel-bucket-list-for-2022","canonical":"https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/travel\/2021\/11\/28\/why-venezuela-should-be-on-your-travel-bucket-list-for-2022","masterCms":"v2","plainText":"Welcome to Venezuela, one of the most beautiful places on earth. \n\nPicture this. You are about to land in Maiquetia, the country\u2019s main international airport. From your window, you see the Caribbean sea and a massive rainforest mountain, we call it \u201cel Avila,\u201d separating the capital, Caracas, from the sea. \n\nAfter an awkward immigration passage where the agent suggests there was a non-existent problem, you manage to pass through. You are outside the airport doors, it is warm, the sky is remarkably blue, traffic is noisy, and you can smell the sea. People smile at you. You\u2019re in La Guaira, Venezuela\u2019s main port, 25 minutes away from Caracas. You never expected to enjoy mere weather so much. \n\nMy name is Camille, I am your Venezuelan tour guide. \n\nI was born in Caracas in 1994 and grew up between the country and the city. I love culture, music and food, but nature the most. Today I live in France and I am a journalist for Euronews. You\u2019re in for a memorable voyage. \n\nWhy should you go to Venezuela? \n\nGlad you asked. Summer reigns year-round in Venezuela - pristine beaches, virgin rainforests, and the world\u2019s highest waterfall wait to be discovered. Delicious tropical fruit juice accompanies every meal. \n\nPeople are cheery and kind-hearted. Colourful macaw birds are the capital\u2019s collective pet. \n\nPeople who thrive in big cities will love Caracas, and those who fantasise about Latin America will find the colours and flavours they are looking for here. \n\nWe have a rich architectural heritage and are recognised for our vast array of ecosystems. Travellers will be dazzled by the country\u2019s mega-diverse natural landscape. \n\nOur cuisine is also widely celebrated. Our gastronomical identity comes from the Indigenous culture in Venezuela, but it is greatly influenced by European migration during the times of colonisation and after the European wars. \n\nThe country is breathtaking and there is so much to discover. So let\u2019s continue... \n\nThe best way to travel around Venezuela \n\nBecause of the political and economic context of Venezuela, crime is rife and it can hit anyone: poor and rich, foreigners and locals. However, because of the economic crisis, it\u2019s those with money who are the biggest target. \n\nSadly, travellers are usually filed under this category. \n\nBut it is a shame to see Venezuela\u2019s splendour go to waste. So the best (and only) way I would advise discovering the country is to do it with a local and a car. \n\nIf you don\u2019t know anyone, it is fundamental that you contact a travel agency to guide your trip and ensure your security at all times. \n\nWhat are the travel restrictions for Venezuela? \n\nAll travellers entering Venezuela must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 48 hours of boarding their incoming flight. An additional PCR test will be done at the port of entry \u2013 this PCR test costs $60 (\u20ac53), and must be paid cash. If you test positive for COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine. \n\nThe public health service in Venezuela is seriously damaged and should not be trusted, unfortunately. It is imperative to travel with international travel insurance - especially now, in the time of a pandemic. \n\nWhen should you visit Venezuela? \n\nWe are blessed with a climate that has little variation across the year and it's characterised by two periods - a dry one, from November to April, and a rainy one, from May to October. \n\nHowever it is warm year-round, and beach days are possible from January till December. Free mangoes fall from the sky from April to September. \n\nTop 10 must-see places in Venezuela \n\n10. Blue was born from the Caracas sky \n\nCaracas es Caracas, y lo dem\u00e1s es monte y culebras, \u201cCaracas is Caracas, and the rest is bush and snakes,\u201d the Caracas saying goes. The phrase is, of course, the result of pure capitalist snobbery, but Caracas does have a 'je ne sais quoi' about it. \n\nVenezuela\u2019s cosmopolitan and congested capital is an exciting place to be. There is a fine restaurant and street-food scene, beautiful architecture - especially Art Deco and Bauhaus, and nature all around. \n\nCaracas museums were all famed across the continent in the '80s for their avant-garde collections. Today they are in a shameful state, a result of bad state management. However, resourceful, private institutions have survived showcasing contemporary art, such as la Sala Mendoza in the Universidad Metropolitana, the Centro de Arte Los Galpones and Hacienda la Trinidad. \n\nThe Avila mountain, and La Guaira (the beach, only 25 minutes away), should be explored too. Make sure to allow at least four days in Venezuela\u2019s great metropolis. \n\n9. Margarita, the biggest island in Venezuela \n\nMargarita is a popular place among holidaymakers. The Caribbean island has a special conjunction of mountains and sea and has developed a hotel infrastructure around a variety of beaches. \n\nMy favourite beaches in Margarita are playa Parguito and playa El Agua. Playa El Yaque is also nice, famous for its perfect year-round conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing. \n\nAt the beach, you should eat pescado frito with tostones (fried fish and plantains chips), cheap and delicate oysters (all while crossing your fingers to get a pearl), and empanadas de caz\u00f3n (shark empanadas), but we\u2019ll touch down on the food later). \n\n8. Los Roques \n\nLos Roques National Park is everything you could dream about a paradisiac Caribbean destination, and perhaps my favourite place in Venezuela. \n\nThe archipelago has more than 300 islands with white-sand beaches, all with marbled turquoise waters. \n\nThe island remains virtually untouched, virgin and wild because it is only accessible by private boats or small planes. The visit will be pricey, but it\u2019s worth it. \n\n7. Henri Pittier National Park: Cepe, Choron\u00ed y La Cienega de Ocumare \n\nThe Henri Pittier National Park is the largest national park on the Venezuelan coast. The rainforest park is fairytale-like with more than 500 bird species and tropical coastal scenery. \n\nTo get to the coast side of the park (what we\u2019re here for), you must drive through a tropical rainforest, by means of a narrow road that was built in the 20s. The road itself, which crosses many water streams and waterfalls, is worth the trip. \n\nAfter at least an hour and a half under the shade of huge 60-metre tall trees, you will start reaching the different bays: Ocumare de la Costa, Cata, Cuyagua, Choroni, Chuao, Cepe. \n\nEach bay has an independent river basin, each bay is a different village. All of them together form a spectacular trifecta of mountain, river and sea. \n\nThe villages of the coast are inhabited by descendants of the African migration in Venezuela from colonial times. They have a rich and important musical tradition linked to the rhythms of Africa - the drum festivals are emblematic. \n\nThe villages also cultivate the land where some of the best cacao in the world is grown, especially in the village of Chuao. \n\n6. Pen\u00ednsula de Paria, the \"Land of Grace\" \n\n\"Land of Grace,\" said Christopher Columbus as he stood foot at the Peninsula de Paria back in 1498. He was depicting the divine beauty of the landscape. \n\nThe pen\u00ednsula is indeed a site of exceptional beauty: palm-covered hills slope down to the sea and create a range of long bay beaches of yellow sand, backed by groves of coconut palms. Here small farms also produce some of the best cocoa in the world. \n\nThe pen\u00ednsula de Paria is great for swimming, hiking with a view, eating fresh grilled fish and drinking agua de coco (coconut water). \n\nYou will be marvelled by unique tropical flora and fauna, notably its numerous species of birds. \n\n5. El Llano venezolano \n\nThe territory of el Llano (the plains) descends from the eastern Andes in the Colombia-Venezuela border region and covers much of central and southwestern Venezuela. \n\nThe region is considered one of the most important wetland and freshwater ecosystems on the planet. Great extensions of plains populated by forests, savannahs, dunes dominate the landscape and offer rare vegetation and fauna, of unique and breathtaking beauty. \n\nLos Llanos have many rivers, lagoons, and even freshwater beaches, which come in handy since it is notably hot. \n\nThe local population - the llaneros - is very hospitable. They are the original Venezuelan cowboys. \n\n4. Morrocoy National Park \n\nMorrocoy National Park is a protected island and marine preserve on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela. \n\nThe beaches here are, once again, spectacular, and known for their clear waters, mangroves, and virgin coral reefs. \n\nTo enjoy Morrocoy, you must go to the quays (islands) by either a private boat or a \"pe\u00f1ero,\" a fishermen's boat that can be shared with other passengers. On your way out, make sure to catch a cocada (coconut smoothie) at one of the kiosks on the main road. \n\n3. Merida \n\nThe state of Merida, due to the beauty of its Andean landscapes and its pleasant climate, is one of the main tourist centres in Venezuela. This is where the eastern Andes mountain range of South America begins. \n\nThe best way to go to Merida is by car, the road through the paramos meride\u00f1os is beautiful, and there are plenty of good hotels and typical restaurants. \n\n2. The Guiana Massif: Mount Roraima \n\nThe Guiana Massif is located south of the Orinoco River, covering the states of Bolivar and Amazonas. \n\nIt is one of the oldest continental blocks on planet Earth, so the oldest rocks of Venezuela are found here. \n\nMount Roraima is a tepuy, a mountain famous for its table-top shape. The summit is completely horizontal and occupies an area of more than 30 square kilometres, surrounded by waterfalls and cliffs. \n\nSome people call it 'an island in the heights'. An expedition to Mount Roraima will last about a week, and it is enough of a reason to travel to Venezuela on its own. \n\n\u201cThose flat-top mountains are one of the most beautiful and mystical places I\u2019ve ever been in my lifetime,\u201d - that\u2019s what a French guy I met at the supermarket told me the other day. \n\n1. The Amazon \n\nAnother exciting yet surprisingly less popular tourist destination in Venezuela is the Amazon. \n\nSeveral companies offer different experiences and excursions. Hikers will enjoy exploring the Autana tepuy and its surroundings. \n\nExpeditions to other indigenous villages are less demanding, as well as a boat trip, or rafting in the Orinoco River. \n\nWhat should you eat in Venezuela? \n\nOur food staples include corn, rice, plantain, cassava, beans and several types of meat. \n\nAj\u00ed dulce (a sweet chilli) and papel\u00f3n (unrefined whole cane sugar) are found in most traditional recipes - our cooking is all sweet, salty and spicy. \n\nStart with Arepas . Arepas are a symbol of Venezuelan gastronomy and one of the most common pre-Hispanic foods still popular in the country. Arepas are a kind of round, flat corn cake, and the fillings are varied: typically cheese, ham, eggs, shredded beef, avocado, among others. \n\nThe best place to eat arepas is at an Arepera, a traditional restaurant specialising in making arepas. They are everywhere. \n\nCachapa is an incredibly delicious, sweet maize pancake usually filled with fresh cheese and\/or fried pork. You can eat cachapas in most areperas too. \n\nEmpanadas -Venezuelan empanadas- are similar to arepas but fried instead of grilled. The dough is made with cornflour, and the fillings, typically cheese and shredded beef, are sealed inside. \n\nTostones are twice-fried plantain slices, and a common side dish for fried fish, typically eaten at the beach. \n\nCocada , oh the sweet Venezuelan cocada. A simple sip offers a sensory journey to the paradisiacal beaches of the Caribbean. The original cocada is made by mixing fresh coconut pulp, coconut water, milk, ice, sugar and cinnamon. This mixture is made in a blender until a slushy texture is obtained, like a smoothie. \n\nChicha criolla is a sweet, non-alcoholic Venezuelan drink made from rice, milk, condensed milk and cinnamon. It is thick and heavy but delicious and must be drunk very cold. \n\nLet\u2019s call it a Venezuelan original milkshake. \n\nCachitos are similar to French croissants filled with ham, these are the go-to breakfast in any Venezuelan boulangerie. \n\nCasabe is a flatbread made of bitter cassava, perfect to snack on its own or to substitute bread. \n\nTeque\u00f1os are an elevated version of your regular cheese sticks. They are very popular, and you can get them everywhere. \n\nPabell\u00f3n criollo is the national dish: made with white rice, shredded beef, tajadas (fried ripe plantain) and stewed black beans. \n\nCacao - Venezuela is the home of legendary cocoa beans. All top chocolatiers around the globe offer a 'Chuao' blend, which is argued to be some of the best cocoa across the world. \n\nThese are the major experiences you shouldn\u2019t miss \n\nEverything I said above, plus: \n\nSalto Angel and the Canaima Lagoon \n\nDon\u2019t hesitate a second for a 3-day expedition to Angel Falls, the largest waterfall in the world in the heart of the Venezuelan jungle. \n\nThe trip starts from the Laguna de Canaima in an Indigenous handmade boat. \n\nCanaima is declared a World Heritage Site and is hence one of the most popular and well-known sites in La Gran Sabana. \n\nBeautiful waterfalls, multicoloured beaches and tepuis await. \n\nTake a road trip to Henri Pittier National park and explore the coastal villages and their traditions. \n\nMy favourite is Choron\u00ed. Once there, it\u2019s a good idea to drive to Chuao and Cepe. Or sail to la Cienega if you have the time, locals offer the service. \n\nChoroni has the best infrastructure to receive tourists in the area and charming B&Bs will be thrilled to receive you. \n\nVisit the small-scale Paria chocolate factory, and nibble on samples from one of the best chocolate makers in Venezuela. \n\nGo Scuba diving in Los Roques \n\nThe archipelago is one of the most diverse and best-preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean, which makes it a spectacular scuba diving destination. \n\nTake a pe\u00f1ero, a commercial boat, to Cayo Sombrero in Morrocoy and spend the day swimming and eating cheap oysters. \n\nGo up to Pico Bol\u00edvar in Merida\u00b4s Cable Car \n\nIt is the highest and second longest cable car in the world reaching an altitude of 4,765 million square metres. \n\nIn el paramo, take a day hike to Laguna de Mucubaj\u00ed and try el Pizco Andino, a traditional soup similar to Chupe, and the Arepa andina, a variation on the Venezuelan classic. \n\nWhat can I do for free? \n\nHiking the Avila \n\nHike your way up the mountain that defines the northern boundary of Caracas and that separates the city from the Caribbean sea. \n\nThere are many trails, which can last from a few hours to a couple of days. \n\nExplore Caracas\u2019 historic city centre \n\nThe Museum of Natural History (former Prefecture of Caracas), Houses 29 and 31 on Avenida Norte (currently the Casa de las Primeras Letras Sim\u00f3n Rodr\u00edguez) and the Nuevo Circo de Caracas are the best places to go. \n\nThese buildings portray the architectural eclecticism dominant in the capital during the first three decades of the twentieth century. \n\nTour the beaches around Venezuela\u2019s coast. \n\nMost of them are free! Close to the capital, I like playa Los Caracas, a little longer drive for a more private and wild setting. \n\nAccommodation tips \n\nVenezuela\u2019s hotel and B&B (posadas) scene has hugely expanded and there are many options throughout the country. Caracas is an exception, where options are more limited and hotels should be favoured. \n\nValentina Quintero 's travel guide is an excellent reference for this matter. It is very complete, and with information about each region and State. \n\nTravel agencies to help you on your adventures \n\nZOI Venezuela , a web platform founded by a dear group of friends. They offer unique tour packages and exciting outdoor experiences in many of the places mentioned above. \n\nAkanan Travel & Adventure for expeditions in the Gran Sabana, Canaima, Angel Falls, Tepuis and the Amazons. \n\nThe Circuit of Excellence brings together a group of inns with a high-quality label. They are all excellent. \n\nDaniel Moreno with EcoBike is a good friend and former professional cyclist that organises adventure tourism trips in the region of Merida. Notably mountain bike trails. Yovanny Gil , another family friend organises hiking, all-inclusive trips in the Andes region. \n\nOrinoco Delta Lodge in the middle of the Venezuelan jungle is an eco-lodge located on the banks of the Orinoco river. \n\nBequeve is a chain of comfortable and beautiful posadas (B&B's) in Los Roques and Choron\u00ed. They also organise trips and excursions in both localities. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>Welcome to Venezuela, one of the most beautiful places on earth.<\/p>\n<p>Picture this. You are about to land in Maiquetia, the country\u2019s main international airport. From your window, you see the Caribbean sea and a massive rainforest mountain, we call it \u201cel Avila,\u201d separating the capital, Caracas, from the sea.<\/p>\n<p>After an awkward immigration passage where the agent suggests there was a non-existent problem, you manage to pass through. You are outside the airport doors, it is warm, the sky is remarkably blue, traffic is noisy, and you can smell the sea. People smile at you. You\u2019re in La Guaira, Venezuela\u2019s main port, 25 minutes away from Caracas. You never expected to enjoy mere weather so much.<\/p>\n<p>My name is Camille, I am your Venezuelan tour guide.<\/p>\n<p>I was born in Caracas in 1994 and grew up between the country and the city. I love culture, music and food, but nature the most. Today I live in France and I am a journalist for Euronews. You\u2019re in for a memorable voyage.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why should you go to Venezuela?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Glad you asked. Summer reigns year-round in Venezuela - pristine beaches, virgin rainforests, and the world\u2019s highest waterfall wait to be discovered. Delicious tropical fruit juice accompanies every meal.<\/p>\n<p>People are cheery and kind-hearted. Colourful macaw birds are the capital\u2019s collective pet.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6001959823615874\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x484_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"YURI CORTEZ\/AFP or licensors\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x230_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x384_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x450_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x497_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x648_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x720_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1152_cmsv2_4648b74b-818f-57d2-bb03-77e28c49c55d-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">A flock of blue and yellow macaws (Ara araurana) fly over apartment buildings in Caracas.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">YURI CORTEZ\/AFP or licensors<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>People who thrive in big cities will love Caracas, and those who fantasise about Latin America will find the colours and flavours they are looking for here.<\/p>\n<p>We have a rich architectural heritage and are recognised for our vast array of ecosystems. Travellers will be dazzled by the country\u2019s mega-diverse natural landscape.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6651936573953731\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x853_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"LEO RAMIREZ\/AFP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x255_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x426_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x499_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x551_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x718_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x798_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1277_cmsv2_25be5602-1439-5fe9-bbe8-9b7f6743b811-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Aerial view of the east side of Venezuelan capital, Caracas.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">LEO RAMIREZ\/AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Our cuisine is also widely celebrated. Our gastronomical identity comes from the Indigenous culture in Venezuela, but it is greatly influenced by European migration during the times of colonisation and after the European wars.<\/p>\n<p>The country is breathtaking and there is so much to discover. So let\u2019s continue...<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6212580,6177330\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//03//17//kerala-why-you-should-explore-the-tropical-venice-of-india-in-2022/">Flights to India are back on: Here\u2019s why you should explore the backwaters of Kerala<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//11//08//the-us-is-reopening-we-ve-ranked-the-6-best-cities-to-visit-this-winter/">US reopens borders: We've ranked the 6 best cities to visit this winter<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>The best way to travel around Venezuela<\/h2><p>Because of the political and economic context of Venezuela, crime is rife and it can hit anyone: poor and rich, foreigners and locals. However, because of the economic crisis, it\u2019s those with money who are the biggest target.<\/p>\n<p>Sadly, travellers are usually filed under this category.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-quotation\n widget--size-fullwidth\n widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__content\">\n <blockquote class=\"widget__quote\">\n <span class=\"widget__quoteText\">The best (and only) way I would advise discovering the country is to do it with with a local and a car.<\/span>\n <\/blockquote>\n <cite class=\"widget__author\">\n <\/cite>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But it is a shame to see Venezuela\u2019s splendour go to waste. So the best (and only) way I would advise discovering the country is to do it with a local and a car.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know anyone, it is fundamental that you contact a travel agency to guide your trip and ensure your security at all times.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the travel restrictions for Venezuela?<\/h2><p>All travellers entering Venezuela must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test performed within 48 hours of boarding their incoming flight. An additional PCR test will be done at the port of entry \u2013 this PCR test costs $60 (\u20ac53), and must be paid cash. If you test positive for COVID-19, you will be required to quarantine.<\/p>\n<p>The public health service in Venezuela is seriously damaged and should not be trusted, unfortunately. It is imperative to travel with international travel insurance - especially now, in the time of a pandemic.<\/p>\n<h2>When should you visit Venezuela?<\/h2><p>We are blessed with a climate that has little variation across the year and it's characterised by two periods - a dry one, from November to April, and a rainy one, from May to October.<\/p>\n<p>However it is warm year-round, and beach days are possible from January till December. Free mangoes fall from the sky from April to September.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.4768276762402088\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x1188_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Photo by luisana zerpa on Unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x567_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x945_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x1108_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x1223_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x1595_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x1772_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x2836_cmsv2_16572173-11c5-5440-b1a3-38df15e62ee7-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Mangos in Caracas<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Photo by luisana zerpa on Unsplash<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Top 10 must-see places in Venezuela<\/h2><h3>10. <strong>Blue was born from the Caracas sky<\/strong><\/h3><p>Caracas es Caracas, y lo dem\u00e1s es monte y culebras, \u201cCaracas is Caracas, and the rest is bush and snakes,\u201d the Caracas saying goes. The phrase is, of course, the result of pure capitalist snobbery, but Caracas does have a 'je ne sais quoi' about it.<\/p>\n<p>Venezuela\u2019s cosmopolitan and congested capital is an exciting place to be. There is a fine restaurant and street-food scene, beautiful architecture - especially Art Deco and Bauhaus, and nature all around.<\/p>\n<p>Caracas museums were all famed across the continent in the '80s for their avant-garde collections. Today they are in a shameful state, a result of bad state management. However, resourceful, private institutions have survived showcasing contemporary art, such as la Sala Mendoza in the Universidad Metropolitana, the Centro de Arte Los Galpones and Hacienda la Trinidad.<\/p>\n<p>The Avila mountain, and La Guaira (the beach, only 25 minutes away), should be explored too. Make sure to allow at least four days in Venezuela\u2019s great metropolis.<\/p>\n<h3>9. <strong>Margarita, the biggest island in Venezuela<\/strong><\/h3><p>Margarita is a popular place among holidaymakers. The Caribbean island has a special conjunction of mountains and sea and has developed a hotel infrastructure around a variety of beaches.<\/p>\n<p>My favourite beaches in Margarita are playa Parguito and playa El Agua. Playa El Yaque is also nice, famous for its perfect year-round conditions for kitesurfing and windsurfing.<\/p>\n<p>At the beach, you should eat pescado frito with tostones (fried fish and plantains chips), cheap and delicate oysters (all while crossing your fingers to get a pearl), and empanadas de caz\u00f3n (shark empanadas), but we\u2019ll touch down on the food later).<\/p>\n<h3>8. <strong>Los Roques<\/strong><\/h3><p>Los Roques National Park is everything you could dream about a paradisiac Caribbean destination, and perhaps my favourite place in Venezuela.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.66552734375\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x853_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"By Tucanrecords - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=32862268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x256_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x426_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x499_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x551_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x719_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x799_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1278_cmsv2_6aa29492-be65-5208-b916-4d2e1dcd9334-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Los Roques, Venezuela.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">By Tucanrecords - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=32862268<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The archipelago has more than 300 islands with white-sand beaches, all with marbled turquoise waters.<\/p>\n<p>The island remains virtually untouched, virgin and wild because it is only accessible by private boats or small planes. The visit will be pricey, but it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<h3>7. <strong>Henri Pittier National Park: Cepe, Choron\u00ed y La Cienega de Ocumare<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Henri Pittier National Park is the largest national park on the Venezuelan coast. The rainforest park is fairytale-like with more than 500 bird species and tropical coastal scenery.<\/p>\n<p>To get to the coast side of the park (what we\u2019re here for), you must drive through a tropical rainforest, by means of a narrow road that was built in the 20s. The road itself, which crosses many water streams and waterfalls, is worth the trip.<\/p>\n<p>After at least an hour and a half under the shade of huge 60-metre tall trees, you will start reaching the different bays: Ocumare de la Costa, Cata, Cuyagua, Choroni, Chuao, Cepe.<\/p>\n<p>Each bay has an independent river basin, each bay is a different village. All of them together form a spectacular trifecta of mountain, river and sea.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x454_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_5ae8b0c3-d155-5d2a-948d-d4c479213e9c-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The villages of the coast are inhabited by descendants of the African migration in Venezuela from colonial times. They have a rich and important musical tradition linked to the rhythms of Africa - the drum festivals are emblematic.<\/p>\n<p>The villages also cultivate the land where some of the best cacao in the world is grown, especially in the village of Chuao.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5622254758418741\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x719_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Lalo Hernandez via Unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x607_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1079_cmsv2_d7db197e-3ec1-5d6e-954e-a2b52f13e11a-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Choroni, Aragua, Venezuela<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Lalo Hernandez via Unsplash<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>6. <strong>Pen\u00ednsula de Paria, the \"Land of Grace\"<\/strong><\/h3><p>\"Land of Grace,\" said Christopher Columbus as he stood foot at the Peninsula de Paria back in 1498. He was depicting the divine beauty of the landscape.<\/p>\n<p>The pen\u00ednsula is indeed a site of exceptional beauty: palm-covered hills slope down to the sea and create a range of long bay beaches of yellow sand, backed by groves of coconut palms. Here small farms also produce some of the best cocoa in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The pen\u00ednsula de Paria is great for swimming, hiking with a view, eating fresh grilled fish and drinking agua de coco (coconut water).<\/p>\n<p>You will be marvelled by unique tropical flora and fauna, notably its numerous species of birds.<\/p>\n<h3>5. <strong>El Llano venezolano<\/strong><\/h3><p>The territory of el Llano (the plains) descends from the eastern Andes in the Colombia-Venezuela border region and covers much of central and southwestern Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>The region is considered one of the most important wetland and freshwater ecosystems on the planet. Great extensions of plains populated by forests, savannahs, dunes dominate the landscape and offer rare vegetation and fauna, of unique and breathtaking beauty.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6051004636785162\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x490_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Tony Croceta\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x232_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x387_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x454_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x501_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x654_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x726_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1162_cmsv2_c5124064-f427-53ea-89d1-f6fbe1b82e89-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Birds flying in the Venezuelan plains<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Tony Croceta<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Los Llanos have many rivers, lagoons, and even freshwater beaches, which come in handy since it is notably hot.<\/p>\n<p>The local population - the llaneros - is very hospitable. They are the original Venezuelan cowboys.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6199774,6175552\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//12//07//cook-islands-plan-your-2022-trip-to-the-beach-paradise-that-never-got-covid/">Cook Islands: Still COVID-free after positive test is found to be a false alarm<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//green//2021//10//25//italy-pays-homeowners-110-of-costs-to-eco-proof-their-homes/">Italy pays homeowners 110% of costs to eco-proof their homes<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3>4. <strong>Morrocoy National Park<\/strong><\/h3><p>Morrocoy National Park is a protected island and marine preserve on the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.<\/p>\n<p>The beaches here are, once again, spectacular, and known for their clear waters, mangroves, and virgin coral reefs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5624509033778476\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x719_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Photo by lalo Hernandez on Unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x607_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_708deb5f-e674-5302-a95f-30fe16b4c0d7-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Morrocoy National Park<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Photo by lalo Hernandez on Unsplash<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To enjoy Morrocoy, you must go to the quays (islands) by either a private boat or a \"pe\u00f1ero,\" a fishermen's boat that can be shared with other passengers. On your way out, make sure to catch a cocada (coconut smoothie) at one of the kiosks on the main road.<\/p>\n<h3>3. <strong>Merida<\/strong><\/h3><p>The state of Merida, due to the beauty of its Andean landscapes and its pleasant climate, is one of the main tourist centres in Venezuela. This is where the eastern Andes mountain range of South America begins.<\/p>\n<p>The best way to go to Merida is by car, the road through the paramos meride\u00f1os is beautiful, and there are plenty of good hotels and typical restaurants.<\/p>\n<h3>2. <strong>The Guiana Massif: Mount Roraima<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Guiana Massif is located south of the Orinoco River, covering the states of Bolivar and Amazonas.<\/p>\n<p>It is one of the oldest continental blocks on planet Earth, so the oldest rocks of Venezuela are found here.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.31601731601731603\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x405_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Photo by Freddy Clavo on Unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x121_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x202_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x237_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x262_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x341_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x379_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x607_cmsv2_fe1d4319-f43e-5f28-af3c-efa8a38d358d-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Gran Sabana, Bol\u00edvar, Venezuela<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Photo by Freddy Clavo on Unsplash<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Mount Roraima is a tepuy, a mountain famous for its table-top shape. The summit is completely horizontal and occupies an area of more than 30 square kilometres, surrounded by waterfalls and cliffs.<\/p>\n<p>Some people call it 'an island in the heights'. An expedition to Mount Roraima will last about a week, and it is enough of a reason to travel to Venezuela on its own.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThose flat-top mountains are one of the most beautiful and mystical places I\u2019ve ever been in my lifetime,\u201d - that\u2019s what a French guy I met at the supermarket told me the other day.<\/p>\n<h3>1. <strong>The Amazon<\/strong><\/h3><p>Another exciting yet surprisingly less popular tourist destination in Venezuela is the Amazon.<\/p>\n<p>Several companies offer different experiences and excursions. Hikers will enjoy exploring the Autana tepuy and its surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>Expeditions to other indigenous villages are less demanding, as well as a boat trip, or rafting in the Orinoco River.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x454_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_21609e5b-00c9-5cf4-ad47-812c7309cb94-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Exploring the Amazon in Venezuela.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>What should you eat in Venezuela?<\/h2><p>Our food staples include corn, rice, plantain, cassava, beans and several types of meat.<\/p>\n<p>Aj\u00ed dulce (a sweet chilli) and papel\u00f3n (unrefined whole cane sugar) are found in most traditional recipes - our cooking is all sweet, salty and spicy.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.4938271604938271\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x1206_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Photo by Leila Issa on Unsplash\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x574_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x956_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x1120_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x1237_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x1613_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x1793_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x2868_cmsv2_eb2ea7d0-03fc-5f2a-a588-9c50c5b1e554-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Arepas<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Photo by Leila Issa on Unsplash<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Start with Arepas<\/strong>. Arepas are a symbol of Venezuelan gastronomy and one of the most common pre-Hispanic foods still popular in the country. Arepas are a kind of round, flat corn cake, and the fillings are varied: typically cheese, ham, eggs, shredded beef, avocado, among others.<\/p>\n<p>The best place to eat arepas is at an Arepera, a traditional restaurant specialising in making arepas. They are everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cachapa<\/strong> is an incredibly delicious, sweet maize pancake usually filled with fresh cheese and\/or fried pork. You can eat cachapas in most areperas too.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Empanadas<\/strong> -Venezuelan empanadas- are similar to arepas but fried instead of grilled. The dough is made with cornflour, and the fillings, typically cheese and shredded beef, are sealed inside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tostones<\/strong> are twice-fried plantain slices, and a common side dish for fried fish, typically eaten at the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cocada<\/strong>, oh the sweet Venezuelan cocada. A simple sip offers a sensory journey to the paradisiacal beaches of the Caribbean. The original cocada is made by mixing fresh coconut pulp, coconut water, milk, ice, sugar and cinnamon. This mixture is made in a blender until a slushy texture is obtained, like a smoothie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chicha criolla<\/strong> is a sweet, non-alcoholic Venezuelan drink made from rice, milk, condensed milk and cinnamon. It is thick and heavy but delicious and must be drunk very cold.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s call it a Venezuelan original milkshake.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x454_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_972c8a84-414d-5076-8e9c-54ba77bd77e1-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Venezuelan empanadas.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Cachitos<\/strong> are similar to French croissants filled with ham, these are the go-to breakfast in any Venezuelan boulangerie.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Casabe<\/strong> is a flatbread made of bitter cassava, perfect to snack on its own or to substitute bread.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Teque\u00f1os<\/strong> are an elevated version of your regular cheese sticks. They are very popular, and you can get them everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pabell\u00f3n criollo<\/strong> is the national dish: made with white rice, shredded beef, tajadas (fried ripe plantain) and stewed black beans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cacao -<\/strong> Venezuela is the home of legendary cocoa beans. All top chocolatiers around the globe offer a 'Chuao' blend, which is argued to be some of the best cocoa across the world.<\/p>\n<div\n data-stories-id=\"6192946,6191458,6072422\"\n data-event=\"widget_related\"\n class=\"widget widget--type-related widget--size-fullwidth widget--align-center\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <ul class=\"widget__related_list\"><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//11//01//canary-islands-the-year-round-european-destination-for-sun-surf-and-sand/">Canary Islands: The year-round European destination for sun, surf and sand<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2021//11//01//these-five-places-in-thailand-will-soon-be-quarantine-free-for-vaccinated-travellers/">Thailand is now quarantine-free for vaccinated travellers: Here's what to do and where to go<\/a> <\/li><li class=\"widget__related_listItem\"> <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.euronews.com//travel//2022//12//09//croatia-the-land-of-1000-islands-visit-2022/">Croatia is now in the Schengen zone: Here are the best things to eat, see and do on your next visit<\/a> <\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>These are the major experiences you shouldn\u2019t miss<\/h2><p>Everything I said above, plus:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Salto Angel and the Canaima Lagoon<\/strong><\/h3><p>Don\u2019t hesitate a second for a 3-day expedition to Angel Falls, the largest waterfall in the world in the heart of the Venezuelan jungle.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-extended widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6656613528651444\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//1280x853_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"FEDERICO PARRA\/AFP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x256_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x426_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x499_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x551_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x719_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x799_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1278_cmsv2_8bce2cde-ce4c-5f61-8e69-28e01eaa06b7-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Frog Falls (Salto El Sapo), located in Canaima National Park, Bolivar State, Gran Sabana Region.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">FEDERICO PARRA\/AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The trip starts from the Laguna de Canaima in an Indigenous handmade boat.<\/p>\n<p>Canaima is declared a World Heritage Site and is hence one of the most popular and well-known sites in La Gran Sabana.<\/p>\n<p>Beautiful waterfalls, multicoloured beaches and tepuis await.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"1.50199203187251\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x1206_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"FEDERICO PARRA\/AFP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x577_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x961_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x1126_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x1244_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x1622_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x1802_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x2884_cmsv2_1d3379fa-4ecc-568e-8283-071edcf7b1e0-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">The Angel Falls (Salto Angel), the world's highest waterfall, with a height of 979 meters (3,212 feet), located in Canaima National Park.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">FEDERICO PARRA\/AFP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a road trip to Henri Pittier National park and explore the coastal villages and their traditions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My favourite is Choron\u00ed. Once there, it\u2019s a good idea to drive to Chuao and Cepe. Or sail to la Cienega if you have the time, locals offer the service.<\/p>\n<p>Choroni has the best infrastructure to receive tourists in the area and charming B&Bs will be thrilled to receive you.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the small-scale Paria chocolate factory, and nibble on samples from one of the best chocolate makers in Venezuela.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Go Scuba diving in Los Roques<\/strong><\/h3><p>The archipelago is one of the most diverse and best-preserved coral reefs in the Caribbean, which makes it a spectacular scuba diving destination.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Take a pe\u00f1ero, a commercial boat, to Cayo Sombrero in Morrocoy and spend the day swimming and eating cheap oysters.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Go up to Pico Bol\u00edvar in Merida\u00b4s Cable Car<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is the highest and second longest cable car in the world reaching an altitude of 4,765 million square metres.<\/p>\n<p>In el paramo, take a day hike to Laguna de Mucubaj\u00ed and try el Pizco Andino, a traditional soup similar to Chupe, and the Arepa andina, a variation on the Venezuelan classic.<\/p>\n<h2>What can I do for free?<\/h2><h3><strong>Hiking the Avila<\/strong><\/h3><p>Hike your way up the mountain that defines the northern boundary of Caracas and that separates the city from the Caribbean sea.<\/p>\n<p>There are many trails, which can last from a few hours to a couple of days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x454_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_bbec02c7-d75a-5909-8469-1ab7cd0ce5d0-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Hike up the Avila for free in Venezuela.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3><strong>Explore Caracas\u2019 historic city centre<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Museum of Natural History (former Prefecture of Caracas), Houses 29 and 31 on Avenida Norte (currently the Casa de las Primeras Letras Sim\u00f3n Rodr\u00edguez) and the Nuevo Circo de Caracas are the best places to go.<\/p>\n<p>These buildings portray the architectural eclecticism dominant in the capital during the first three decades of the twentieth century.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tour the beaches around Venezuela\u2019s coast.<\/strong><\/h3><p>Most of them are free! Close to the capital, I like playa Los Caracas, a little longer drive for a more private and wild setting.<\/p>\n<h2>Accommodation tips<\/h2><p>Venezuela\u2019s hotel and B&B (posadas) scene has hugely expanded and there are many options throughout the country. Caracas is an exception, where options are more limited and hotels should be favoured.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//valendeviaje//?hl=en\%22>Valentina Quintero<\/strong><\/a>'s travel guide is an excellent reference for this matter. It is very complete, and with information about each region and State.<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-ease-in-up widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.5625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//05//99//32//76//808x454_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg/" alt=\"Canva\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/384x216_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/640x360_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/750x422_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/828x466_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1080x608_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1200x675_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/05\/99\/32\/76\/1920x1080_cmsv2_d58d7b3c-cef3-5784-b50a-415ad7ac322a-5993276.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Stay in a farmhouse in the mountains of Venezuela for amazing views.<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Canva<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Travel agencies to help you on your adventures<\/h2><p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.zoivenezuela.com//nosotros/">ZOI Venezuela<\/strong><\/a>, a web platform founded by a dear group of friends. They offer unique tour packages and exciting outdoor experiences in many of the places mentioned above.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.akanan.com///">Akanan Travel & Adventure<\/strong><\/a> for expeditions in the Gran Sabana, Canaima, Angel Falls, Tepuis and the Amazons.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////www.circuitodelaexcelencia.com//#\"><strong>The Circuit of Excellence<\/strong><\/a> brings together a group of inns with a high-quality label. They are all excellent.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//ecobikek2//?hl=en\%22>Daniel Moreno with EcoBike<\/strong><\/a> is a good friend and former professional cyclist that organises adventure tourism trips in the region of Merida. Notably mountain bike trails. <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.instagram.com//gil_travel//?hl=en\%22>Yovanny Gil<\/a>, another family friend organises hiking, all-inclusive trips in the Andes region.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////www.orinocodeltalodge.com///">Orinoco Delta Lodge<\/strong><\/a> in the middle of the Venezuelan jungle is an eco-lodge located on the banks of the Orinoco river.<\/p>\n<p><a href=https://www.euronews.com/"http:////bequeve.com//en-home///">Bequeve is a chain of comfortable and beautiful posadas (B&B's) in Los Roques and Choron\u00ed. 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For years, elections in Venezuela have been plagued with irregularities, allegations of fraud, and an uneven playing field due to human rights violations.\u00a0 \n\nThe authorities have disqualified , detained, and arbitrarily prosecuted political opponents; carried out political takeovers of opposition parties; and used hunger as a tool for controlling potential voters. \n\nThe Supreme Court, which lacks independence, has interfered with the leadership or internal structure of eight opposition political parties since 2012.\u00a0 \n\nIn mid-2020, it orchestrated the takeover of three opposition parties and appointed government supporters to lead them, allowing them to use the parties\u2019 names and logos.\u00a0 \n\nIt also appointed government supporters to the National Electoral Council (CNE), despite constitutional provisions establishing that the National Assembly - then the only opposition-led institution that acted as a check on executive power - should make the selection. \n\nLast December, Maduro supporters gained control of the National Assembly in widely-criticised elections that most opposition parties boycotted, and in which fewer than one third of registered voters participated.\u00a0 \n\nMany governments both in the region and in Europe said the elections had not met the minimum requirements to be considered free and fair. \n\nIn February, the Comptroller's Office disqualified 27 opposition politicians, members of the opposition-led National Assembly, who had planned to run in the elections. \n\nAfter increased international pressure, a new National Electoral Council took office in May with two out of five members linked to the opposition.\u00a0 \n\nThe new council negotiated the deployment of a European Union electoral observation mission , a small United Nations panel of electoral experts, and a Carter Center expert mission to monitor the November vote. \n\nWho are the experts monitoring Sunday's vote? \n\nThe European Union deployed its observation mission in Venezuela in October; additional observers will join them this weekend. Since their arrival, they have been meeting with key actors to assess the situation. \n\nThe agreement signed by the EU and Venezuela\u2019s Electoral Council grants observers full access to political parties, candidates, electoral authorities, and other actors, as well as polling stations.\u00a0 \n\nThe mission can publicly share its assessment of the electoral process both before and during the elections.\u00a0 \n\nIt will then present a preliminary report right after the election, and a longer one between two and three months later with recommendations. I f the agreement\u2019s conditions are not fulfilled, the EU may withdraw its observers.\u00a0 \n\nA group of 12 European Parliament members from various political parties is also scheduled to accompany the mission. \n\nThe United Nations secretariat announced on October 14 that it would deploy a UN Panel of Electoral Experts for the November elections.\u00a0 \n\nThese three experts will \u201cfollow the electoral process\u201d and present to the secretary general an \u201cindependent internal report of the overall conduct of the elections\u201d. \n\nOn October 27, the Carter Center announced it would deploy six further experts based on an agreement with the Electoral Council that granted them \u201csufficient access to the process to conduct [their] work\".\u00a0 \n\nThey will assess aspects such as the campaign environment, media freedom, disinformation and misinformation trends; and the respect of basic rights in the country. \n\nThe new electoral Council also announced that some opposition political parties would be able to participate in the November elections. Key opposition parties confirmed their participation as the Unitary Platform . \n\nObserving elections could help expose deep issues in Venezuela \n\nFor all Venezuelans to be able to exercise their right to vote and run for office, it is essential to allow open debate in an atmosphere free from fear, violence, and intimidation by government officials, security forces, and armed pro-government groups.\u00a0 \n\nAll political parties should be allowed to freely select the leadership of their choice without undue government or judicial interference. The opposition should be able to freely share its views in the media, social media, and on the streets.\u00a0 \n\nArbitrary charges against opposition politicians should be dropped, those in arbitrary detention released, and those arbitrarily disqualified from running for office should have the right to do so. \n\nThe government and its supporters should not politically discriminate against opponents and critics, including by limiting their access to subsidised food and public services.\u00a0 \n\nThe government should also ensure that all Venezuelans are able to effectively vote: a particular concern for low-income Venezuelans, who due to fuel shortages have limited access to public transport to polling stations. \n\nThe independent media and civil society should be able to report on the process and conditions without reprisal, and an independent judiciary should impartially resolve complaints, and deter electoral fraud, intimidation, and other abuses. \n\nNone of these conditions are met in Venezuela today. The presence of monitors with a broad mandate and access, who have experience in dealing with repressive governments, has the potential to help objectively highlight these deep problems as they occur. \n\nMonitors could also help lay the groundwork for ensuring conditions that would enable Venezuelans to exercise their rights in future elections. All those involved should seize this opportunity by supporting the monitors to fully exercise their mandates. \n\nJose Miguel Vivanco is Americas director at Human Rights Watch and Tamara Taraciuk Broner is the deputy director. \n\n","htmlText":"<p>For the first time in 15 years, international monitors will be deployed in Venezuela to observe the regional and local elections scheduled for November 21.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Maduro government\u2019s crackdown on dissent means these elections will be neither free nor fair, which has led some to fear that granting monitors access is a strategy to try to legitimize a sham.<\/p>\n<p>But monitors could play a crucial role - if they are able to effectively use the broad access that electoral authorities agreed to, questioning in a timely fashion the reality on the ground and documenting rights violations.<\/p>\n<h2>The contours of state control in Venezuela<\/h2><p>The repression has fostered an atmosphere of intimidation. For years, elections in Venezuela have been plagued with irregularities, allegations of fraud, and an uneven playing field due to human rights violations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The authorities have <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.efe.com%2Fefe%2Famerica%2Fpolitica%2Fla-contraloria-de-venezuela-inhabilita-a-guaido-para-ejercer-cargos-publicos%2F20000035-4472460&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464933547%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0wygukiGqSmORRsPU0E%2B%2BoZLGT9WEwzkWIRwSG3hB%2B8%3D&reserved=0\%22>disqualified<\/a>, detained, and arbitrarily prosecuted political opponents; carried out political takeovers of opposition parties; and used hunger as a tool for controlling potential voters.<\/p>\n<p>The Supreme Court, which lacks independence, has interfered with the leadership or internal structure of eight opposition political parties since 2012.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.666015625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//24//52//06//808x539_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg/" alt=\"Ariana Cubillos\/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/384x256_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/640x426_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/750x500_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/828x551_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1080x719_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1200x799_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1920x1279_cmsv2_90f1958a-5080-5207-9d6f-af15efa82042-6245206.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Isabel Santos, MEP and head of the EU's observation mission, leaves the National Electoral Council (CNE) headquarters in Ciudad Bolivar on Wednesday<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Ariana Cubillos\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In mid-2020, it orchestrated the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fnews%2F2020%2F07%2F07%2Fvenezuela-rulings-threaten-free-and-fair-elections&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464903670%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=yU5ZdBgMfSj%2FnDJjI8Q7e10lv4P%2BSp7OO4J%2FRDbIqAI%3D&reserved=0\%22>takeover<\/a> of three opposition parties and appointed government supporters to lead them, allowing them to use the parties\u2019 names and logos.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It also appointed government supporters to the National Electoral Council (CNE), despite constitutional provisions establishing that the National Assembly - then the only opposition-led institution that acted as a check on executive power - should make the selection.<\/p>\n<p>Last December, Maduro supporters <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapnews.com%2Farticle%2Felection-2020-boycotts-national-elections-elections-venezuela-ea04b9a56b31805add0e910a190b2935&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464913629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=0xAR7h%2FcAsc5ZrJW0qUD1s7j8DsyWpKjHfRADZMR1gw%3D&reserved=0\%22>gained control<\/a> of the National Assembly in widely-criticised elections that most opposition parties boycotted, and in which fewer than <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hrw.org%2Fworld-report%2F2021%2Fcountry-chapters%2Fvenezuela&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464913629%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=GHegJAW2XpfRwcEPfyojMosjqY1TzZQ6Yonfchu6u3E%3D&reserved=0\%22>one third<\/a> of registered voters participated.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Many governments both in the region and in Europe said the elections had not met the minimum requirements to be considered free and fair.<\/p>\n<p>In February, the Comptroller's Office disqualified 27 opposition politicians, members of the opposition-led National Assembly, who had planned to run in the elections.<\/p>\n<p>After increased international pressure, a new National Electoral Council took office in May with <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cne.gob.ve%2Fweb%2Fsala_prensa%2Fnoticia_detallada.php%3Fid%3D3929&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464943496%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=OTdIy0WHS%2B38R5PH%2Fy1QmUeSCU7TLLeqFrIw7aIR9Qc%3D&reserved=0#\">two out of five<\/a> members linked to the opposition.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The new council negotiated the deployment of a <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Feeas.europa.eu%2Fheadquarters%2Fheadquarters-homepage%2F104849%2Fvenezuela-eu-deploys-election-observation-mission_en&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223464953454%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6YsB0bYRk69B5MtxG9lhfQVefPOBOFcP02QikXPdV3A%3D&reserved=0\%22>European Union electoral observation mission<\/a>, a small United Nations panel of electoral experts, and a Carter Center expert mission to monitor the November vote.<\/p>\n<h2>Who are the experts monitoring Sunday's vote?<\/h2><p>The European Union deployed its observation mission in Venezuela in October; additional observers will join them this weekend. Since their arrival, they have been meeting with key actors to assess the situation.<\/p>\n<p>The agreement signed by the EU and Venezuela\u2019s Electoral Council grants observers full access to political parties, candidates, electoral authorities, and other actors, as well as polling stations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The mission can publicly share its assessment of the electoral process both before and during the elections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6640625\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//24//52//06//808x535_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg/" alt=\"Ariana Cubillos\/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/384x255_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/640x425_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/750x498_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/828x550_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1080x717_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1200x797_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1920x1275_cmsv2_519de364-1a4b-51db-8bc2-3d42d90a241f-6245206.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">European Union Deputy Chief Observer Xabier Meilan gives an interview in Caracas ahead of the vote<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Ariana Cubillos\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It will then present a preliminary report right after the election, and a longer one between two and three months later with recommendations. If the agreement\u2019s conditions are not fulfilled, the EU may withdraw its observers.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A group of 12 European Parliament members from various political parties is also scheduled to accompany the mission.<\/p>\n<p>The United Nations secretariat announced on October 14 that it would deploy a UN Panel of Electoral Experts for the November elections.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These three experts will \u201cfollow the electoral process\u201d and present to the secretary general an \u201cindependent internal report of the overall conduct of the elections\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>On October 27, the Carter Center announced it would deploy six further experts based on an agreement with the Electoral Council that granted them \u201csufficient access to the process to conduct [their] work\".\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>They will assess aspects such as the campaign environment, media freedom, disinformation and misinformation trends; and the respect of basic rights in the country.<\/p>\n<p>The new electoral Council also announced that some opposition political parties would be able to participate in the November elections. Key opposition parties confirmed their participation as the <a href=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com//?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.infobae.com%2Famerica%2Fvenezuela%2F2021%2F06%2F30%2Fel-consejo-nacional-electoral-de-venezuela-habilito-a-la-opositora-mesa-de-la-unidad-democratica-para-las-elecciones-regionales-de-noviembre%2F&data=04%7C01%7Channah.somerville%40ext.euronews.com%7Ccd5a32f48d834cf1e93808d9ab59915a%7Ce59fa28a32ed49aca5a09c46118cfecf%7C1%7C1%7C637729223465013196%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6uSeg%2FPTggYrc6URG9fyZCCSMSx%2Be7ZGyT4%2FXMqeOHA%3D&reserved=0\%22>Unitary Platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Observing elections could help expose deep issues in Venezuela<\/h2><p>For all Venezuelans to be able to exercise their right to vote and run for office, it is essential to allow open debate in an atmosphere free from fear, violence, and intimidation by government officials, security forces, and armed pro-government groups.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>All political parties should be allowed to freely select the leadership of their choice without undue government or judicial interference. The opposition should be able to freely share its views in the media, social media, and on the streets.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Arbitrary charges against opposition politicians should be dropped, those in arbitrary detention released, and those arbitrarily disqualified from running for office should have the right to do so.<\/p>\n<p>The government and its supporters should not politically discriminate against opponents and critics, including by limiting their access to subsidised food and public services.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"widget widget--type-image widget--size-fullwidth widget--animation-fade-in widget--align-center\" data-ratio=\"0.6669921875\">\n <div class=\"widget__wrapper\">\n <div class=\"widget__ratio widget__ratio--auto\">\n <div class=\"widget__contents\">\n <figure class=\"widget__figure\">\n <img class=\"widgetImage__image\" loading=\"lazy\" src=https://www.euronews.com/"https:////static.euronews.com//articles//stories//06//24//52//06//808x539_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg/" alt=\"Ariana Cubillos\/AP\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/384x256_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 384w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/640x427_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 640w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/750x500_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 750w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/828x552_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 828w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1080x720_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1200x800_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/06\/24\/52\/06\/1920x1281_cmsv2_1f3d3830-540d-5120-9aad-88cd007aa0eb-6245206.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 95vw, (max-width: 1024px) 80vw, (max-width: 1280px) 55vw, 728px\"\/>\n <figcaption class=\"widget__caption\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionWrap\">\n <span class=\"widget__captionText\">Members of the EU mission exit a warehouse storing election material in Los Teques<\/span>\n <span class=\"widget__captionCredit\">Ariana Cubillos\/AP<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/figcaption>\n <\/figure>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The government should also ensure that all Venezuelans are able to effectively vote: a particular concern for low-income Venezuelans, who due to fuel shortages have limited access to public transport to polling stations.<\/p>\n<p>The independent media and civil society should be able to report on the process and conditions without reprisal, and an independent judiciary should impartially resolve complaints, and deter electoral fraud, intimidation, and other abuses.<\/p>\n<p>None of these conditions are met in Venezuela today. The presence of monitors with a broad mandate and access, who have experience in dealing with repressive governments, has the potential to help objectively highlight these deep problems as they occur.<\/p>\n<p>Monitors could also help lay the groundwork for ensuring conditions that would enable Venezuelans to exercise their rights in future elections. All those involved should seize this opportunity by supporting the monitors to fully exercise their mandates.<\/p>\n<p><em>Jose Miguel Vivanco is Americas director at Human Rights Watch and Tamara Taraciuk Broner is the deputy director.<\/em><\/p>\n","hashtag":null,"createdAt":1637328454,"updatedAt":1637405017,"publishedAt":1637404917,"firstPublishedAt":1637404921,"lastPublishedAt":1637405017,"expiresAt":0,"images":[{"sourceUrl":null,"sourceCredit":null,"callToActionUrl":null,"captionCredit":"Ariana Cubillos\/AP","altText":"European Union Election Observation Mission member Rocco Dibiase walks past a stack of newsletters listing candidate names in Los Teques, Venezuela","callToActionText":null,"width":1024,"caption":"European Union Election Observation Mission member Rocco Dibiase walks past a stack of newsletters listing candidate names in Los Teques, 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