About this destination

The Orinoco Delta is one of South America's most extraordinary and least explored ecosystems. This immense labyrinth of channels, streams, and islands covers approximately 40,200 km² where Venezuela's mightiest river fragments into hundreds of arms before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. This region is the ancestral home of the Warao people, whose name means "canoe people". The Warao have inhabited these waterways for more than 8,000 years, developing a unique culture perfectly adapted to life on the water. Their palafitos (stilt houses) and curiaras (hand-carved canoes) are icons of the delta. The biodiversity is astounding: jaguars, pumas, howler monkeys, river dolphins (including the pink dolphin), caimans, anacondas, toucans, macaws, and hundreds of fish species. Eco-lodges and camps allow visitors to experience the delta in comfort while respecting the environment.

Highlights

Labyrinth of channels and rivers Ancient Warao culture Stilt houses and curiaras Pink river dolphins Amazonian biodiversity Eco-lodges