Above the Equator - Caracas to Quito
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Days 2-4 The 400-year-old charming town of Choroní is located on the Caribbean coast within the boundaries of the Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela's oldest. The area offers a relaxed atmosphere with lots of outdoor opportunities: hiking, bird watching, swimming, boating. Visit the village of Chuao, famous for its cacao plantations. -
Days 5-6 Travel along the coast to the town of Chichiriviche, the northern gateway to Morrocoy National Park. Take a motorized boat ride to explore the dozen of neighbouring cays, islands and islets with their beautiful white sand beaches. Snorkelling is a great option. Keep an eye out for flamingos, ibis and other sea birds along the causeway on the way to town. -
Days 7-9 Our final point of interest in Venezuela is the colonial city of Coro, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Wander around the cobblestone streets of this charming city. Take a journey to the past as you visit the different museums, churches and mansions. From Coro, explore the arid Peninsula de Paraguana, hike to the top of Cerro Santa Ana, or visit the lush, mountainous Sierra de San Luis, renowned for its waterfalls and caves. A walk across the sand dunes of the Medanos de Coro National Park is also an option. -
Days 10-13 Travelling along the coast, arrive in Colombia's oldest city, Santa Marta. Use the small fishing town of Taganga as your base to explore the surrounding beaches, villages and the Tayrona National Park, renowned for its unique combination of coral formations and jungle vegetation. Visit the pre-Hispanic village of Pueblito, while hiking through forests, waterfalls, and lookouts with great views of the Sierra Nevada. Enjoy a chance to sleep in hammocks while in the National Park. -
Days 14-16 Experience the Caribbean charm of this beautiful city while learning about its fabled past. Explore the town by foot or take a “Chiva” ride at night to get the true vibe of this fabulous place. Visit the Islas del Rosario National Park, with its stunning beaches or soak in the crater of the Totumo mud volcano. -
Day 17 From Cartagena, fly over the spectacular Andes to Ecuador's capital. Enjoy Quito's vibrant nightlife. -
Day 18 Visit beautiful Otavalo and its famous handicraft market, the largest in South America. Villagers from the surrounding countryside come here every week to sell handmade goods, livestock, fruits and vegetables. -
Days 19-20 Spend two days in this small rural community and get a taste of life in the Andes. -
Day 21 Sit back and relax with a glass of wine in the mineral hot pools of Papallacta. -
Day 22 Return to Ecuador's World Heritage capital, famous for its rich colonial past. Options here include a visit to the nearby Equator line, a city tour, Cotopaxi volcano mountain bike ride or just wandering in the streets of the Old Town. Day 23 Depart anytime. - total distance: 1,522 miles (2.449 km)
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