Lonely Planet Venezuela (2nd ed)

This comprehensive guide is your gateway to discovering South America's best kept secret. Venezuela is a marvellous hybrid of western civilisation and age-old traditions. Its many attractions include the world famous Angel Falls, the spectacular Catatumbo lightning display, idyllic Caribbean beaches and the 21st century architecture of Caracas.

Features: 67 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map; extensive coverage of national parks and ecotourism; information on activities such as bird-watching, caving, fishing, paragliding and windsurfing; outline of the country's history, from pre-Columbian times to today's oil economy; 14 pages of stunning photographs, from the Andes to the Amazon wilderness; and Latin-American Spanish language section.