Barcelona - Anzoátegui State
The capital of Anzoátegui state, Barcelona, was founded in 1671. Due to its historical buildings and tourism infrastructure, Barcelona offers one of the most attractive options for tourists wishing to visit the eastern coast of Venezuela...

 Barquisimeto - Lara State
One of the oldest cities in Venezuela, Barquisimeto is the wholesale market for most agricultural products in Venezuela. Besides its panoramic vistas and beautiful sunsets, interesting places to see include: Centro de Historia Larense, and El Parque Zoologico y Botanico Miguel Romero Antoni. You may also want to visit the towns of Tintorero, known for its wonderful textiles, and Carora for it colonial architecture...

 Caracas - Distrito Federal
The capital of Venzuela, Caracas, is a large cosmopolitan city of 3,500,000 inhabitants, and the cultural and political center for Venezuela. Major attractions include: El Teatro Teresa Carreno, El Parque Central, Parque del Este, Sabana Grande, Los Proceres, La Casa de Simon Bolivar, and the Panteon Nacional...

 Ciudad Bolívar - Bolivar State
Founded under the name of Santo Tomas de La Guayana de Angostura in 1764, Ciudad Bolivar is a tranquil colonial city with a rich history. Places to see include: el Mirador Angostura, el Museo de Ciudad Bolívar, and the Museo Etnografico de Guayana...

 Coro - Falcón State
Coro became the first capital of the province of Venezuela in 1527. In its beautifully preserved city center one can admire colorful colonial homes, churches, and other important governmental and religious buildings. Just outside the city boundaries is the Parque Nacional Los Medanos de Coro...

 Cumaná - Sucre State
Founded in 1515, Cumaná is the oldest city of all of South America. Its history has been filled with tragedy and devastation and it is a city that has been reborn many times...

 Maracaibo - Zulia State
Thanks to its oil rich soil, Maracaibo has secured its place of importance in the geography of Venezuela. This is a land blessed with traditions and cultural heritage as well, where machismo goes hand in hand with an ardent religious faith. Notable pursuits include: a drive through the Puente Rafael Urdaneta, a walk through el Paseo de Las Ciencias, and a visit to La Basilica de Nuestra Senora de Chiquinquira, and el Mercado de Las Pulga...

 Maracay - Aragua State
Capital of the state of Aragua, Maracay is situated approximately 1 ½ hour drive southwest of Caracas. Near this city you'll find El Parque Nacional Henry Pittier, La Colonia Tovar, and the coastal towns of Choroní and Puerto Colombia...

 Mérida - Mérida State
Founded on a meseta and surrounded by beautiful panoramic views of the Andes, Mérida is a tranquil and gentle city. Important places to visit include: El Parque Zoologico Chorros de Milla, La Catedral Metroplotina, Museo de Arte Colonial, Parque Las Heroinas, and a ride on longest and tallest cable car in the world...

 Puerto La Cruz - Anzoátegui State
A city practically reinvented as a touristic spot, Puerto La Cruz, with its wonderful mix of beaches and mountains, offers visitors many options to enjoy sun and water. Puerto La Cruz is also the gateway to the Parque Nacional Mochima...

 San Cristóbal - Táchira State
San Cristóbal is best known for its agricultural heritage and its festivities. La Feria Internacional de San Sebastian, celebrated every year at the end of January, attracts thousands of visitors to the city for the bullfights, the bicycle races, and many other sporting events...

 Valencia - Carabobo State
Valencia is the capital city of Carabobo state and industrial center of the country. Popular centers of attraction include: the bullfight ring La Plaza Monumental de Valencia, El Ateneo de Valencia, El Campo de Carabobo, and the thermal waters of El Centro Termal Las Trincheras...