Venezuela
Venezuela is known for its great variety of landscapes ranging from spectacular mountains and waterfalls, to lush tropical forest with an amazing variety of flora and fauna. Tourist attractions in Venezuela include the capital Caracas, the extensive Amazon rainforest, Archipelago Los Roques, a beautiful archipelago of coral islands, the Gran Sabana National Reserve, Parque Nacional El Avila, and Salto Ángel Waterfall, the highest waterfall in the world. The country also has numerous excellent beaches and resorts, including the famous Maiquetia and Puerto la Cruz. The scenic Morrocoy Coral Reef, Isla de Plata (coral island) and the Cueva del Guácharo (cave), famous for its oilbirds, are also worth visiting.
Many airlines including British Airways, Lufthansa and United Airlines operate direct flights to Venezuela from various destinations in Europe and US. Cargo ships from ports on the Gulf of Mexico also connect Venezuela with the US. There are excellent road links between Venezuela, Brazil and Columbia.