Camps are a basic form of accommodation found in remote areas such as Los Llanos and the Orinoco Delta. They range from hammocks under wooden shelters to luxury cabins with mosquito netting and running water. Our database currently stores details of some 150 camps and farms.
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Camping
You can camp in many places in Venezuela, for example, on most of the tourist beaches, and in the national parks, however these are not always all that safe. The list includes campsites which have a security guard or those which are in the grounds of a posada. This does not mean you can leave your stuff inside the tent all day while you go off hiking, and expect to see it in the evening, however, it does mean that at least you can get a good nights rest without thieves nicking stuff while you sleep.
El Avila National Park
It is possible to camp at in the Park with relative safety. Popular sites where there is a
park guard are: Papelon, Los Venados and La Zamurera.
Mérida
Camping is possible all over the National park, but campsites with a security guard can be
found at La Mucuy near Tabay – which is the starting point for the hike to Pico
Humbolt, and at Laguna Mucubají in the Sierra Nevada National Park. At both campsites
there are parking facitities, public bathrooms and places to eat close by. In order to
camp at other sites in the National Park it is wise to obtain a permit from the INPARQUES
offices in Mérida – there must be two of you in order to obtain a permit and there
is a nominal charge. There are offices in the Plaza Las Heroinas, La Mucuy and Laguna
Mucubají. Topographical maps showing hiking trails may be obtained from the INPARQUES
office on Calle 19 between Av. 5 and 6, Tlf: 074 528785
Mesa Redonda Ecological Refuge.
Camping is permited with access to bathrooms with hot water for $4pp/pday. At La Toma,
close to San Rafael de Mucuchies. Telf/Fax: 074 638633, patven@telcel.net.ve, patmicro@cantv.net
Miranda State
Guatopo National Park
There are several camping sites in the park, the principal one being Agua Blanca, which is
in a valley with a stream running through it. There are sheltars for BBQ´s, and parking.
Sta. Cruceita, Quebrada Guatopo and El Lucero are other picnic / camping areas, with
sheltars, but the first two do not have guards present after 5pm and are thus not safe for
camping. El Elvira is an old coffee plantation, the entrance to which is on the road
between Altagracia de Orituco and Ipare. Camping is also possible here, but you must
arrange for a permit and payment of a nominal fee with the parkguards between 7am and 3pm.
In order to camp in any part of this park you must obtain a permit from INPARQUES in
Caracas, next to Parque del Este, open Mon – Fri.
Aragua State
Camping is possible at the "Casa de Campo Tovar" on the way to Puerto Cruz. Tlf.
02 2321681, 232 3525, web page www.carive.com
Reservations are necessary.
"Area Recreational Tierra Blanca" is a popular bathing spot and recreational
area between Villa de Cura and San Juan de los Morros. You can camp for $1 per tent or
sling hammocks for $2. Restaurant and public bathrooms available. There is plenty of
security, but you are advised to avoid weekends and holidays as it can get very crowded.
Closed on Mondays.
Los Llanos
"La Posada Familiar y Casa de Retiro San Francisco de Tiznados"
This site is 40km west of Dos Caminos on the way to Tinaco (bteween San Juan de los Morros
and San Fernando de Apure). You can camp or sling hammocks for $3pp. Food is available on
request and there are public bathrooms. You can also swim or go boating on the San
Francisco de Tiznados resevoir. Emphasis is placed on peace and quiet. Tlf: 014 4683917,
046 713183, 710483.
Falcon State
Morrocoy National Park
Camping is possible on some of the islands (Cayo Sal, Cayo Sombrero, Cayo Muerto and Cayo
Paiclá) but there is no fresh water. At weekends, and during the holiday period the
islands get crowded, with litter all over the place. To camp you must first make a
reservation with INPARQUES (Tlf: 800-84847 or 042-830069), open Mon-Fri, 8.00am –
12.00m and 2.00 - 5.00pm. $3 per person per ght. The procedure is as follows:
- Phone INPARQUES to make your reservation at least 8 working days in advance, stipulating the number of people and nights, and which islands you will be camping on. INPARQUES will give you a code number.
- Deposit the total cost of your stay in the Banco Industrial de Venezuela, Cuenta corriente #17-101170-3, or in the Banco Unión, Cuenta máxima #807801595-1, in Tucacas or Chichiriviche, under the name Programa Especial Parque Nacional Morrocoy.
- Phone INPARQUES again, giving them your code number and the number of the bank deposit slip. This will confirm your reservation. You have 48 hours from the first phone call to complete steps 2 and 3. If you decide to cancel, INPARQUES will keep your money. If you wish to postpone, you must tell INPARQUES 72 hours before the date confirmed.
Sucre State
Mochima National Park
Camping is possible on the beaches, but there have been mixed reports about security,
especially on the more isolated beaches.
Santa Fe
Hammocks may be slung on the terrace of the Posada Café del Mar for $4 pp pday.
Rio Caribe
A nice beach, closer to Rio Caribe than Playas Medina and Puipuy is Los Cocos (towards
Carúpano) $0.50 from Rio Caribe, ask to be let off at the "escalera de Los
Cocos". Camping is permitted and there is a restaurant and bar, and public loos.
Playa Puipuy.
Camping is permitted for $1 p/ day p/ tent which includes use of the public bathrooms on
the beach (shower extra for $0.50pp). The beach is cleaned every day and there is a
security guard. Parking $0.50 pday. There is a restaurant open to the public which serves
lunch and supper. To get there you can take a jeep from Rio Caribe which leaves from the
petrol station on the outskirts of the town between 5.30 and 6.30 am - return trip from
Puipuy to Rio Caribe 12.00 -1.00, or you can get a boat from Rio Caribe (see Tourist
Module).
Bolívar State
El Dorado (km 80)
Agua Selva. Camping or hammocks dormitry style for $5pp. Restaurant with typical food.
Tlf: 911091. On the right hand side coming in to El Dorado. Also offer excursions in canoe
through the jungle to "La Tierra de los Salto" (The Land of Waterfalls) for
$100pp/pday including a guide and paramedic, food, hammocks, mosquito nets. Camping in
indigenous communities. They will take you to Payapal to see the gold mines for $120 for
the jeep (max 12 pax), including soft drinks and a pack lunch, or up the Cuyuní River for
the day by canoe ($130 p/ canoe). There are special deals for backpackers. They will help
you to change money if you are stuck. Pleasant friendly people. Rec.
Encanto Cuyuní, run by Bruno and Vanesa where hammocks can be slung for $5, and you can also camp. They also do day trips to local indigenous communities and to the gold mines for about $60pp/pday, incl food, min. 4 pax. Also 1 – 3 day trips up the Cuyuní river deeper into the jungle. Tlf. 088 911155 Ask for Sr. Antonio – who is a friend of theirs in El Dorado.
Km 70
Camping is possible at the posada "La Montañita", close to Las Claritas.
The Gran Sabana
Aponwao Bathing Site 1, km 140
Camping site on the banks of the River Aponwao. Restaurant, barbecue site, craft shops and
public loos.
Chinak-Merú (Aponwao Falls). 20 km from the Kavanayen
turnoff
The Aponwao falls and surrounding countryside is a truly beautiful place, with spectacular
views everywhere you turn. Hammocks, camping $3 at Iboribo, an indigenous village where
trips to the falls are run from. Restaurant – but they need to be told first how many
will be eating. From here you pay $5 p/p for the boat trip accross anmd obligatory Pemon
guide. You can walk or take a canoe for part of the way, to Aponwao falls, Pozo Escondido,
Pozo del Amor (there are maps on the wall of the restaurant at Iboribo). NB. Canoe rides
may not be possible in the wet season, as the currents are too strong.
Rápidos de Kamoiran, km 171
Restaurant, Petrol station, shop, public bathrooms, river. Camping allowed $1.50 per tent.
Salto Kawi, km 194 Churuata for slinging hammocks $17, tents $1. They will cook your food or rent you the stove. Nice falls, jasper rock.
Salto Kama Merú, km 201
55m high falls. Hammocks $3., Camping $1. Restaurant
Good place for buying handicrafts.
Quebrado Pacheco and Arapan Merú falls (kms 237 and 238.5).
Hammocks, camping. Public bathrooms. If you bring food they will cook it for you. There is
a small path up the hill behind Pacheco, which in 30mins., leads you to some thermal
springs. Ask Alejandro Romero – the park guard for details.
Warning. Be careful not to go past the red strip in Quebrada Pacheco, as there is a hidden
waterfall, which has claimed several lives.
Suruape, km 244. Churuatas for hammocks, $15 / Churuata / night, sleeps 6-7 pax. Camping free. Restaurant. Nice pool for swimming.
San Francisco de Yuruaní, km 250
You can camp or sling a hammock at the posada run by Roraima Tours.
Campamento Warí, just outside Sta. Elena. Hammocks/camping, public baths, river $3 per tent. Will cook food for you – or rent the small kitchen.
El Pauji, 3 to 7 hours by car from Sta Elena, and a
beautiful area for walking.
Camping is permitted in:
Cabañas El Paujil, run by Miguel Angel and Evelyn Rovaina. Meals available on request for
small groups. Restaurant in construction. Also organise excursions around El Paujil for
$85pp pday with full board, min 4 pax. Or $100 pday for jeep and guide only – max 9
pax. Friendly pleasant hosts. Highly rec. Tlf: 02 9767141, 088 951030. You can also
contact other El Paujil residents for reservations etc. through Miguel Angel.
Campamento Kawaik. Run by Carolina Avlar and Paulo Patritti. Restaurant for guests only. Offer river savannah and jungle excursions for $85 pp pday with full board. Italian and English spoken. 15mins by car past El Paujil (they will pick you up at the airport).
