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| Day one |
We leave Mérida in the morning driving up through El Valle to La Culata , the departure point of our hike which lies at 2950 m . We'll walk for some 3-4 hours to reach our first campsite at the foot of a waterfall amidst a mystic speletia flowers valley. ( 3600 m .) |
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| Day two |
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The following day starts with a steep ascent for a couple of hours to the reach 4600 m . high Pico Pan De Azúcar. (thin air at this altitude is normal) Weather permitting we'll see Sierra Nevada's highest peaks (Bolivar, Humboldt) and down the northern side the Maracaibo-basin.We'll walk on through a desert-like landscape and reach our second campsite at the edge of 3 mountain lakes. (6-8 hours walking) |
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| Day three |
The third day we descend for some 3-4 hours on small mountain trails to where a jewel of the Sierra La Culata National Park awaits us. The natural hot springs lie at 3200 m , and are the perfect place to relax and forget about the icy nights. (water temp. 32 - 38 degrees) Don't forget your towel and swimsuit or your muscles wouldn't forgive you. Picnic and a 1 hour descent takes us to the place where we'll be picked up and drive back one hour to Mérida. |
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| Price
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· All land transfers
· All meals & drinks
· All cooking and camping gear
· English speaking Mountain guide
· Motorola radio assistance. |
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· Domestic flights (we can arrange them)
· Lodging in Mérida (we can arrange this)
· Items of a personal nature.
· Transfers from Mérida or Barinas.
· Meals, tours, or other services not listed
· on the itinerary, or alcoholic beverages.
· Tips to local staff.
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| What to bring? |
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· Rain jacket or poncho
· Good walking shoes/boots (preferred)
· Sunglasses
· Sunscreen and bug spray
· Hat/visor
· Camera and film |
| Booking
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