Los Llanos Attractions
The Llanos are low-lying plains, sparsely populated and inhabited mainly by cattle farmers. The area lies primarily between the Andes and the Orinoco Delta. The region is also known for it's wildlife - capybara, caiman, monkeys, anacondas, big cats, and bird life - making tours to the area a popular option during the dry season.
The major centers in this region include San Fernanado de Apure and Guanare, although most visitors to the area stay in hatos (ranches) which offer tours of the Llanos.
The major centers in this region include San Fernanado de Apure and Guanare, although most visitors to the area stay in hatos (ranches) which offer tours of the Llanos.
Guanare, Venezuela
Located in the northwest corner of Los Llanos, Guanare (pop. 130,000) is a major pilgrimage site. The Virgen de Coromoto is said to have appeared near the town in 1652. It is still an important spiritual site and gained even more prominence when the Virgen de Coromoto became Venezuela's patron saint in the 1940s.
San Fernando De Apure, Venezuela
There is very little to see in the city itself but it is the only place of any size in the region. Nearby hatos (ranches) offer tours of Los Llanos and wild life viewing excursions.
