Before finishing the quest of exploration around the stunning natural landscapes of Venezuela, there is the chance to take the road that crosses the Andes from the flat lands down to the city of Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida.
The sojourn in this urbanized corner, surrounded by mountains, will allow you to admire an impressive colonial town, full of plazas, a huge local market and loads of traditions.
While doing a city tour, don?t miss the startling Cathedral, the Archbishop?s Palace, the Town Hall and the Seat of the Andean University (the country?s second oldest). Bolívar and Beethoven Squares are other important landmarks in this city.
After shopping for crafts at the local market, ?Coromoto? Ice-cream Parlor is a must with its 600-icecream-combination world record.
Go and discover ?Chorros de Milla? Park, partake in the feats for the Sun?s Fair and of course, ride the world?s highest cable car up to Mirror Summit at 4.765 meters.
