Aragua is a state in north central Venezuela. It is famous for its fertile valleys and beautiful beaches, and is within easy reach of Caracas
Cities
Other destinations
- Henri Pittier National Park - Venezuela's first national park, covering the mountains that separate Maracay from the coast. Cloudforest and plenty of wildlife.
Understand
Get in
Buses from the Caracas La Bandera bus terminal go to Maracay (1.5 hours) and La Victoria (1 hour). Change at Maracay for buses to Choroni (2 hours).
Get around
All travel is by road. A fast highway runs the length of the state.
See
- Santa Teresa Rum. This excellent family owned rum plantation is open to the public at weekends, with tours and a tasting session. It is the home of arguably Venezuela's best rum, the "1796" brand, which is carefully aged in oak barrels. 2017-03-01
- Rancho Grande Biological Station, +58 243 5507085. This ecological research post is run by Venezuela's prestigious Central University, hidden in the Henri Pittier National Park. Visitors are welcome for day entrance or an overnight stop (no food is provided, though kitchens are available) 2017-03-01
Do
Hang gliding is offered close to La Colonia Tovar, on the road down towards La Victoria.
Eat
The Hacienda Santa Teresa's Zafra restaurant, in El Consejo, is open weekends until sundown, offering interesting variations of traditional Venezuelan dishes with a rum theme, as well as international dishes.
Drink
Sleep
- Hotel El Recreo, +58 244 3210244. Av Intercomunal, La Victoria. A converted colonial era farm, this pleasant hotel is a lovely retreat with a good terrace restaurant and swimming pool. Certainly the best option in La Victoria.
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