Los Nevados is a beautiful small town set deep in the Andes and separated from Merida by the highest mountain in Venezuela, Pico Toro (4755m), Pico Leon (4740), Pico Bolivar (5007m). Access is by foot, by horse, or by 4 x 4 wheel drive jeeps.

GUAMANCHI have operated there posada in Los Nevados since August 1995, it features 28 high quality beds, hot water, including hammocks on there big balcony with a fantastic view of the valley ...

Expedition to Pico Pan De Azucar in Merida 3 days / 2 nights.

1 Day: After all the equipment and supplies have been loaded onboard our jeeps, your guide will take you for a 40 min drive out of town and up into the Sierra de La Culata, the mountain range on the opposite side of the valley of the Sierra Nevada. La Culata mea...

Expedition Roraima with Carlos Luis Romero: The Lost World Adventure.
Duration: 06 days / 05 nights (5 nights camping). Season: All Year around.
Departures: From Santa Elena (please ask for a qoute leaving from Caracas or Margarita).
The expedition is guaranteed with a minimum of 2 guests and a maximum of 16 guests.
Trip Rating: Normal and spontaneous, featuring local indian guide as guide averaging 7.7 miles per day at elevations between 4,800 feet and 9,...

Day 1: The jeep Expedition begins at the base in Merida around 8:00 am. From Merida our expedition tour brings us up the valley and over the mountains to Barinas, a city on the edge of Los Llanos. The scenery of Los Andes en route is not to be missed. There are optional stops to show you some highlights along the way - the stone church of Juan Feli...

Pico Bolivar in Merida, at 5007 meters above sea level, is Venezuelas highest mountain.

Its a steep, tough, and a technical climb. Experienced mountaineers should have no problems, but for the rest of us it represents a challenge to our courage and endurance.

Harnesses and ropes are necessary all year round, and for most of the months of the year (July thru January) you will also need sunglasses (t...