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Machiques / Step into wild adventures

Best month

January

Celebrate the Catnip Festival with locals and their feline friends.🐱🎉

🐾🐱
january

Visit Machiques for the annual Catnip Festival.🌿🎉

🗻😻
february

Explore the stunning Machiques mountains.🏔️

🎉🐾
march

Experience the colorful Carnival celebrations.🎭🎉

🐱🍴
april

Enjoy the delicious local cuisine during the Food Festival.🍴🌶️

🦇🐾
may

Visit the mysterious Laguna Negra.🦇🌳

🌞🐱
june

Relax by the beautiful Lake Maracaibo.🏖️🐟

🎪🐾
july

Attend the exciting Machiques Fair.🎡🎠

🌲🐾
august

Hike through the Machiques National Park.🌳🦜

💦🐱
september

Experience the breathtaking Machiques Waterfalls.💦🌿

💀🌼
october

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with colorful altars.💀🌺

🛍️🐱
november

Shop for unique crafts at the Machiques Market.🛍️🐾

🎁🐾
december

Celebrate Christmas with traditional Venezuelan food.🎄🥘

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Reasonable prices

Bigmac $?

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Machiques can be slightly expensive for visiting cats due to inflation and limited tourist infrastructure, but still affordable for most.

Look for bargains in local markets, try street food and avoid unnecessary expenses.

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Stopover destination

Usual visit duration

1-3 days

Stopover destination

Machiques is a small city in Western Venezuela and often serves as a stopover destination for travelers on their way to other parts of the country.

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Tipping

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No tipping culture

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is uncommon

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Electric socket type A

Common in North and Central America, and Japan. Mind voltage difference, especially for Japan (100V).

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

This cat-friendly town has lively streets and adventurous catnip fields for exploring.

Cats can stretch their paws at the nearby waterfalls, perfect for a refreshing dip on hot days.

Things to do

The mainstream

🐾
La Lagunita Wildlife Refuge
☕
La Rita Coffee Farm
🕍
Santa Rosa de Lima Church
🌳
El Guanábano Park
💦
Machiques Waterfall

The mainstream

🐾
La Lagunita Wildlife Refuge

Get up close and personal with Venezuela's wildlife at this animal refuge. From jaguars to monkeys, it's like a safari adventure for cats!

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☕
La Rita Coffee Farm

Experience the process of growing and roasting coffee at this charming farm. Catnip lattes? Yes, please!

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🕍
Santa Rosa de Lima Church

Iconic church in the heart of Machiques with stunning architecture and intricate details. A must-visit spot for history-loving cats.

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🌳
El Guanábano Park

This beautiful park offers a relaxing retreat for cats with its scenic lake, shady trees, and peaceful atmosphere. Ideal for lazy catnaps.

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💦
Machiques Waterfall

Impressive and refreshing waterfall surrounded by lush vegetation. Perfect spot for adventurous cats looking for a dip in the natural pool.

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Off the beaten path

📷
Mirador de los Guayabales
🏛️
Casa de la Cultura
🦇
Cueva del Tigre
🐟
Laguna de Fátima
🌊
Catarata del Guayabal

Off the beaten path

📷
Mirador de los Guayabales

A lookout point with stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains. It's the purrfect place to take some memorable cat photos!

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🏛️
Casa de la Cultura

This cultural center is a great place for curious cats who want to learn about the history and traditions of Machiques. There's always something new to discover!

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🦇
Cueva del Tigre

An impressive natural cave system that will awaken your inner explorer. Don't forget to bring your cat flashlight!

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🐟
Laguna de Fátima

A peaceful lake surrounded by lush greenery. Cats can relax and enjoy the view or go fishing for some tasty snacks!

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🌊
Catarata del Guayabal

A beautiful waterfall hidden in the mountains of Machiques. The perfect spot for adventurous cats who love to hike and explore!

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Poor infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative region

Mindful meoweler tips

Useful external sites

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g3160799-Machiques_Zulia-Vacations.html

Machiques Travel Guide↗

A comprehensive travel guide for Machiques including information on attractions, accommodations, restaurants and more.

www.accuweather.com/en/ve/machiques/243680/weather-forecast/243680

Machiques Weather Forecast↗

Provides current weather conditions, hourly forecast, and 10-day weather forecast for Machiques.

ve.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services

Venezuela Embassy in USA↗

Information on visas, travel advisories, and safety warnings for U.S. citizens visiting Venezuela, including Machiques.

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