Mérida sits on a flat plateau or terrace that stretches for 12 kilometers between two mountain rivers; the edge of the terrace dropping abruptly to the rivers below. The historic quarter is at the northeastern end of the plateau, easily recognized by the typical Spanish chessboard layout of narrow one-way streets. The downtown area is quite pleasant for leisurely strolls with a number of “plazas” or city squares serving as rest stops.
Enclosed by mountains, Mérida is arguably Venezuela’s most popular destination among foreign backpackers. It is easily the adventure tourism capital of the country, offering access to and excellent conditions for a range of activities as diverse as mountain climbing, hiking-trekking, paragliding, rafting, mountain biking, and more! Mérida also boasts the world’s highest and longest cable-car system, with a run of 12.6 kilometers from the base station in Mérida called “Barinitas" (1,577 m) to the final station called “Pico Espejo” (4,765 m.) The 3188 meter ascent is made in four stages, with stops in three intermediate stations, “La Montaña" (2436 m), “La Aguada” (3452 m) and “Loma Redonda” (4045 m.)
It is here, in this ideal setting for coordinating your Venezuelan adventures, that we at Fanny Tours & Adventures offer you quality services in outdoor adventures and ecotourism in Mérida and Venezuela. Our goal is to show you the best of Mérida and Venezuela… and excel in our service while we’re at it!