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Amazonas state is a huge state in southern Venezuela.

Regions

Cities

  • Puerto Ayacucho

Other destinations

  • San Fernando de Atabopo

Culture and History

Amazonas state is immense and conists mainly of unspoiled tropical rainforest. The total population, including indigenous settlements, is thought to be around 130,000. Malaria is prevalent in the area so precautions should be taken.

Talk

Spanish

Travel to Amazonas (Venezuela) - Visa Requirements

Tours and Getting around Amazonas (Venezuela)

Travel in the state is restricted in order to protect indigenous communities. There are few roads and most transport is by river or air.

Amazonas (Venezuela) tourist attractions and sightseeing

  • Tepuys - table-top mountains like those found in the Gran Sabana region.
  • Casiquiare canal - a natural canal, or bifurcation, linking the Orinoco and Amazon rivers.

Itineraries

Amazonas (Venezuela) city tours

Amazonas (Venezuela) Restaurants: cheap, moderate and expensive

Amazonas (Venezuela) nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs

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