Mucuchies

Merida´s Nacional Parque´s

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September 22nd 2005
Parque Nacional Sierra de La Culata 4,737m It felt good arriving in the samll town of Mucuchies 2,983m high up in the Andean mountains. We checked into our Posada and went to take a look at the town. In the fresh, evening mist I realised I had left my trousers behind in Merida and that my small dress was going to be useless in 20mins, when night set in. We bargained with several differe ... read more

South America » Venezuela » Andean » Mérida

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Venezuela was one of three countries that emerged from the collapse of Gran Colombia in 1830 (the others being Colombia and Ecuador). For most of the first half of the 20th century, Venezuela was ruled by generally benevolent military strongmen, who ... ... read more