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Lake Maracaibo Venezuela Last Updated: 03/25/2026 |
| Lake Maracaibo is the largest lagoon in South America. Despite its name, it is classified as a lagoon because of the 34-mile-long strait on its northern shore. With a surface area of 13,512 km² (5,217 sq mi), if counted as a lake, it would be the largest lake in South America, surpassing Lake Titicaca, and also one of the oldest lakes on Earth, formed 36 million years ago in the Andes Mountains. | |
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Venezuela Place » City Venezuela is a country on the northern coast of South America, consisting of a continental landmass and many islands and islets in the Caribbean Sea. It has a territorial extension of 916,445 km2 (353,841 sq mi), and its population was estimated at 29 million in 2022. The capital and largest urban agglomeration is the city of Caracas. 402 views 💖 1 👍 0Venezuela |
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Mount Roraima Place » Outdoors Mount Roraima is a prominent landmark located within Canaima National Park, the southeastern corner of Venezuela, bordering Guyana and Brazil. It is part of the Pakaraima Mountains and forms a natural border between these three countries. Mount Roraima forms the highest peak of Guyana's Highland Range. 748 views 💖 7 👍 0Parque Nacional Canaima, Venezuela |
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Canaima National Park Place » Outdoors Canaima National Park is located in the Gran Sabana region, southeastern Venezuela, bordering Guyana and Brazil. It covers an area of approximately 30,000 square kilometers (12,000 square miles) and is part of the larger Guiana Shield region. 722 views 💖 8 👍 0Gran Sabana, Venezuela |
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Angel Falls Place » Outdoors Angel Falls is the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall in Venezuela, with a height of 979 m and a plunge of 807 m. Angel Falls is 15 times higher than Niagara Falls with its total of approximately 52 meters. 541 views 💖 8 👍 0Venezuela |
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Mochima National Park Place » Outdoors Mochima National Park is a breathtaking coastal park in Sucre and Anzoátegui states, Venezuela. Established in 1973, it spans over 94,000 hectares and encompasses both lush mainland areas and a stunning archipelago in the Caribbean Sea. Known for its crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and pristine beaches, it is a haven for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. 176 views 💖 1 👍 0Sucre, Venezuela |