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Guárico

State in Venezuela

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Overview

Guárico is a region in central Venezuela. Although not backwards, it is considered a place where human beings can feel connected to nature and away from the stress of civilization.

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Hato La Fe
Address
At km 51 of the Calabozo-San Fernando de Apure national highway, right at the entrance to the town of Corozopando, Guarico state
Phone
+58 414 3254188, +58 414 468874

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Getting there

The railway through the center of the state was expected to be finished by 2011. You can move through the state with taxis (comfortable yet more expensive) and buses. There are two types of bus companies.

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Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport

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UnderstandGuarico lies completely in Venezuela's Llanos region which is inhabited mainly by farmers and ranchers and has a distinct rural feel.

TalkAs with the rest of the country the language spoken in Guarico is Spanish although with a different easily understood accent. English speakers are relatively rare and at least a basic knowledge of Spanish is required.

Get inThe railway through the center of the state was expected to be finished by 2011. You can move through the state with taxis (comfortable yet more expensive) and buses. There are two types of bus companies.

See5 °C. They are surrounded by a dry tropical forest, with very arid vegetation. They have bathrooms, pools and various services. They are located northwest of San Juan de Los Morros, 58 km from Maracay.

DoGo horse riding in one of the many ranches in this area.

EatEat some of the native cuisine which includes Capybara, Deer, Fresh Fish, Crocodile tail, Tortoise and the country's best beef and corn as well as typical Venezuelan cuisine such as Arepas or Cachapa.

DrinkAs with the rest of Venezuela a lot of alcoholic drinks are consumed in Guarico. Mainly beer albeit only half as strong as American beer, rum and whiskey.

Stay safeWhile considerably safer than major cities in Venezuela such as Caracas, it is still a dangerous area compared to the USA or Europe. Be wary when you go out at night and stay away from shady neighborhoods.

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