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Venezuela

Valera / Valera - where mountains meet magic.

MeowScore 😸82/100
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🐈 Cats in the city 😸
☀️ Sun-soaked days 😻
🚗 Traffic density 😸
🔈 Noisiness 😸
📸 Views and Sightseeing 😼
🌳 Parks and greenery 😸
👮‍♂️ Safety 😸

Best month

January

Experience the vibrant Festival de la Virgen de la Paz.

🎉
january

Visit Valera to see the colorful Festival de la Virgen de la Paz (Our Lady of Peace).

🌄
february

Enjoy the pleasant temperature and discover the beautiful nature of the region.

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march

See the stunning waterfalls and take part in outdoor activities such as hiking and rafting.

🍽️
april

Experience the Semana Santa (Holy Week) celebrations and taste traditional dishes like hallacas.

🎪
may

Attend the annual Feria Internacional de Valera and immerse yourself in the local culture.

❄️
june

Escape the heat and enjoy cooler temperatures in the mountains.

🎆
july

Celebrate the Independence Day of Venezuela with locals and enjoy fireworks.

☕
august

Experience the Festival del Café (Coffee Festival) and taste the best coffee in the country.

🏊
september

Visit the beautiful Lagoon of La Guitarra and enjoy the pleasant weather.

🦜
october

Go birdwatching and spot migratory birds in the parks and reserves of the region.

🏛️
november

Discover the historic cities and towns of the region and learn about their rich cultural heritage.

🎄
december

Celebrate Christmas in the traditional way with music, food, and fireworks.

🛍️

Wallet friendly

Bigmac $?

🤑

Valera offers affordable shopping and dining options for visiting cats, with a variety of markets and street vendors. However, the inflation in Venezuela has led to high prices for luxury goods and international brands.

Visit local markets for budget-friendly shopping and try traditional Venezuelan street food for affordable dining options.

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Passing through

Usual visit duration

2-3 days

Passing through

Valera is not a popular tourist destination, but many travelers pass through on their way to other destinations in the Andes region.

Tipping

0-5%

No customary tipping in Valera

Tipping

0-5%

No customary tipping in Valera

Cash is preferred, splitting the bill is common

internet situation

bad Speed

Limited infrastructure

bad Availability

Frequent outages

meh Cellular

Mostly 3G coverage

Electric socket type A

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

VES

1 VES =
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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Valera is the purrfect spot for adventurous cats to explore the Andes mountain range!

These curious cats will love the quirky blend of city and nature.

Things to do

The mainstream

🏞️
Cerro El Cristo
🖼️
Museo de la Cultura
⛪
Iglesia de La Milagrosa
🏛️
Mausoleo de Lucas Tejera
🐾
Parque Temático Kariña

The mainstream

🏞️
Cerro El Cristo

A scenic hilltop cat-viewpoint overlooking Valera city. Climb up its pawsome trail to enjoy a fur-bulous panoramic sight of the Andes. 🌄

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🖼️
Museo de la Cultura

Pawsome museum featuring Venezuelan art and historical exhibits of the Andean region. Meow-vel at the craftsmanship from past centuries. 🎨

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⛪
Iglesia de La Milagrosa

A stunning feline-shaped church in the center of the city. A purray place to meditate and admire its neogothic style. 🙏

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🏛️
Mausoleo de Lucas Tejera

A unique cat-like monument standing 20 meters tall with colorful glass mosaic decoration. A wonderpriest sight to cat-plore. 🐱

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🐾
Parque Temático Kariña

Purr-fect park for catventures with playgrounds, a lake and a mini zoo. Clawsome feline company around the scenic spots. 😻

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Off the beaten path

🌊
Cascada El Encanto
🐾
Plaza Bolívar
🌿
Manglares de Valera
⛰️
Cerro La Peña
🏛️
Casa de la Cultura

Off the beaten path

🌊
Cascada El Encanto

A serene waterfall surrounded by lush greenery. A true hidden gem. 💦

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🐾
Plaza Bolívar

A quaint town square with a peaceful atmosphere. Perfect for cat-watching. 😺

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🌿
Manglares de Valera

A quiet nature reserve with mangrove trees and plenty of wildlife sightings. 🦩

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⛰️
Cerro La Peña

A stunning viewpoint overlooking the entire city. The hike up is worth it! 🏞️

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🏛️
Casa de la Cultura

A beautiful cultural center with exhibits showcasing the art and history of the region. 🎨

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biking hostile

Limited infrastructure

walking hostile

Limited infrastructure

LGBTQ hostile

Conservative culture

Mindful meoweler tips

Sample Traditional Food in Valera

Try out hallacas, arepas, and pabellón criollo while in Valera. These are some of the popular dishes in the city.

Explore the Andes Peak

The Andes mountain ranges provide the perfect hiking trails for cats. Climb the peak and enjoy a panoramic view of Merida.

Visit the Ronald Delgado Museum

The Ronald Delgado museum showcases exhibitions on archaeology, history, and art. It offers a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Valera.

Useful external sites

valeraturistica.com

Valera Venezuela↗

Official website for tourism in Valera, Venezuela

www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g316097-Valera_Traktern-Tourism_Andes_Region.html

TripAdvisor↗

Travelers' reviews, recommendations, and booking for Valera, Venezuela

www.lonelyplanet.com/venezuela/andes/valera

Lonely Planet↗

Travel guide and tips for Valera, Venezuela

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