Aragua
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About Aragua
The Central region is in north central Venezuela. It encompasses the states of Distrito Capital, Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda and Vargas.
Aragua travel guide
Understand
Venezuela's Central region is centered around the capital, Caracas, and makes up the economic heart of the country. It is also the most populated part of the country and has the best transport links.
Getting around
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).
See
The Coastal Cordillera — the chain of mountains that is an extension of the Andes and runs across the top of Venezuela parallel to the sea. Lush tropical beaches Thriving industrial cities of Maracay and Valencia The chaotic capital, Caracas 1 Sanctuario Finca Betania. Church where people they see apparitions of Mary taking place here. (updated Nov 2020) Santa Teresa Rum (in the village of El Consejo, close to La Victoria). 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. (updated Mar 2017) Rancho Grande Biological Station (from Maracay, take the road to Ocumare-Limon and the station is about 45 minutes outside the city, on the right hand side just after the Rancho Grande Restaurant (which only usually opens at weekends); buses to Ocumare leave from Maracay's bus terminal, and ask the driver to drop you off at Rancho Grande), ☏ +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). (updated Mar 2017)
Do
Beaches of Higuerote — some of the nicer beaches in Venezuela can be found in this state. For example, Playa Caracolito and Playa Caiman. Hang gliding is offered close to La Colonia Tovar, on the road down towards La Victoria.
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.