Mérida is a small Andean city in Venezuela, mountainous and with a pleasant climate, characterized by its preserved colonial center in the center of the city, surrounded by typical towns such as: San Rafael de Mucuchíes.

The city's squares are also notable for their aesthetics, including the typical Plaza Bolívar and Plaza Beethoven, in honor of the great German composer.

MUKUMBARÍ CABLE CAR
In the Sierra Nevada National Park is the most emblematic structure of the city of Mérida, the Mukumbarí Cable Car, which means "place where the sun sleeps", considered the 2nd longest and highest in the world, which is a tourist attraction in the area.

View from the platform

It has six ecological units that range from 1,577 meters above sea level (masl) to 4,765 masl in a 12.5-kilometer route to Pico Espejo.

Visitors to this cable car can enjoy five stations: Barinitas, La Montaña, La Aguada, Loma Redonda and Pico Espejo, connected by four sections.

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The tour offers a unique visual experience towards the magical mountains of Merida, which alone are worthy of admiration, such as national park complexes, where nature is the best.

View from the platform

The majestic Sierra Nevada National Park is an area of great ecological importance for the country, since it is where the chains of
The highest mountains in the Venezuelan Andes, such as Pico Bolívar, the highest geographical feature in the country, at 5007 meters above sea level. It also has other peaks such as Pico Humboldt, Pico La Concha, Pico Bonpland, Pico Espejo, Pico León, Pico El Toro and Pico Muquñuque.

Horse ride

Other popular national parks are Sierra de La Culata, General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park, and Tapo-Caparo National Park.

Los Chorros de Milla is also one of the most famous parks in Venezuela, it has beautiful waterfalls, rich vegetation, lakes and a small zoo.

The state is also home to a large number of mineral waters such as the Chiguara, Jají and Tabay hot springs, among others. As well as natural spas.

OTHER ADDITIONAL ATTRACTIONS
And there is still more, since Mérida also has other theme parks such as the so-called “Los Perros”, the EcoWild Tourist Complex, the Lusitanos theme park, the Parque Jardín Acuario de Mérida and many others.

In the tourist and technological section is the National Astronomical Observatory of Llano del Hato, popularly known as Astrophysicist of Mérida, it is one of the highest observatories in the world.

Managed by the Astronomy Research Center, the observatory consists of four domes, each with a telescope; and a museum, as well as residences for scientists.

It is also the largest observation complex in Venezuela and the largest among those that operate near the Ecuador line and due to its location it has the advantage of being able to observe both hemispheres.

So it characterizes it as one of the favorite destinations of travelers.

ACCOMMODATION
If you want to stay in a modern place with good service, I recommend:

Hotel Los Lirios
A modern hotel located in the city center and close to the Mérida Cable Car
Includes cabins with style of the Venezuelan Andes

Establishment Services
• Family rooms with air conditioning
• Free breakfast
• Room service
• Restaurant
• Wifi
• Bathtub with hydromassage
• Bar / Lounge
• Free parking
• Transportation to the airport

LOCATION

Mérida Avenida Los Próceres Calle Suéteres Mérida, Mérida 5101 Venezuela

Restaurants near Hotel Los Lirios
Some restaurants are La Nota, Kansas Grill and Chocolates Cayré.

La Abadía Hotel Boutique
It has 9 exclusive rooms, within a large Republican-style house, designed and built in 1948 by the Spanish architect Manuel Mujica Millán. It is currently part of the architectural heritage of the city. Its sacred and mystical decoration seeks harmony in each of its environments. Its main characteristics are Service, privacy, warm atmosphere and comfort to make your stay an unforgettable moment.

Establishment services
• Suite rooms
• Air conditioning
• Non-smoking hotel
• Free parking
• Free high speed internet (WiFi)
• Bar / Lounge
• restaurant
• Children's activities (Ideal for children / families)
• Airport transportation

LOCATION

Avenida 3 Independencia Between streets 17 and 18, Mérida 5101 Venezuela

Posada Tramontana
A splendid place, designed with a minimalist-modern style, perfect for your vacations or business trips

Establishment services
• Rooms with air conditioning
• Free parking
• Free high speed internet (WiFi)
• restaurant
• Children's activities (Ideal for children / families)
• Airport transportation
• Luggage storage
• Concierge
• Dry cleaning

LOCATION

Calle 17 between av. 2 and 3 Three blocks below the Plaza de Milla, Mérida 5101 Venezuela

Hotel Belensate

A magnificent place with a classic and cozy style to stay for those interested in visiting Merida.

Establishment services
• Free parking
• Family rooms with air conditioning
• Room service
• Flat screen tv
• Free high speed internet (WiFi)
• Wifi
• Swimming pool
• Bar / Lounge
• Meeting rooms
• Non-smoking hotel
• Laundry service
• Restaurant

LOCATION

Merida, 5101, Venezuela

TRADITIONAL FOOD OF MÉRIDA
The typical food of Mérida stands out for recipes such as Pisca Andina, Arepas de wheat, Merida pastries. There are other dishes from Merida, among them the variable ways of preparing trout, the famous smoked cheese, soups such as Mute or tripe, green banana soup, Merida breads, Merida soups.

Desserts like polished sweets, other sweets are; Alfondoque, covered figs, marshmallow, polvorosa, guava sandwiches, fig stuffed with arequipe, dulce de lechoza with fig leaves, caspiroleta.

As well as punches and characteristic drinks of Mérida such as Mistela, Chicha andina, Calentaíto, chorote, mead, pineapple guarapo, vitamins, curuba juice, blackberry wine, papelón, chunguete, cochute.

PLACES WHERE TO TASTE GASTRONOMY OF MÉRIDA

Chia Restaurat Gallery
With a menu that enhances Venezuelan cuisine, with gastronomic innovation and operational excellence, located in the Mukumbarí Cable Car System at La Montaña station.

The snack
A place via the cable car suitable for the typical dishes of the region.
Address: Via Sistema Teleférico (Cable Car Route), Mérida 5101, Mérida

Mexican Delights
If you want to taste different foods, with a comfortable environment and excellent service.
Address: 7 and 8 Calle 25, Mérida 5101, Mérida

AVERAGE PRICES TO STAY IN MÉRIDA
• $ 70 per person

Do not stay without living the experience of knowing a place as beautiful and varied as this one.

If you want to see all the attractions of Mérida, I invite you to visit this link:
https://www.tripadvisor.com.ve/Attractions-g316050-Activities-Merida_Andean_Region.html

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