Maracaibo - A mix of the old and new

Maracaibo is a city that has had a lot of development and is considered by the locals as the most important city in the country, even more so than the capital Caracas. If you go out to taste the local culture you will quickly pick up the sound of a very specialised musical sound associated with the city. Walking around the centre of the city, you will probably find it clean but a little lifeless and fake. Because of this I suggest that you go see some of the more historical parts of the city like Saladillo. Saladillo is a gorgeous colonial part of the city with a much older Spanish feel with narrow streets. To the north of the city you will come across some interesting buildings built to float on the water by the native Venezuelans. There is also the bridge over Lake Maracaibo is the largest concrete bridge in the world and is quite an impressive sight. With all this, the city also has a very good climate and some great waterfront areas to enjoy. If you want to get to know a little bit more about the city and its history, try and take one of the Tranvia rides. These are special tourist trips that will take you around the most significant parts and tell you their history. This city is a definite recommended holiday destination.