the viewing deck: 2 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Merida

Saturday, September 28, 2024

2 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Merida

My 2024's Second Trip on my quest to go beyond #lakbay100... Sep. 07 to 13, 2024

7 Days Budget DIY Solo Trip in Summer Venezuela Preparation and Full Itinerary

One of the world's longest and highest cable cars (teleferico) is on the mountainous part of Venezuela passing through Pico Espejo (4,765masl), highest cable car point overlooking the Pico Bolivar (4,978masl), Venezuela's Highest peak. 20 USD return fare for foreigners.

Despite what happened last night as my scariest checkpoint ever, I still find a lot of kind locals including these two gorgeous ladies who supported me to a wonderful experience here in Merida.

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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MERIDA

1. Coromoto Ice Cream Parlor achieved the Guinness Record for the largest variety of ice creams in a single location.

2. Visit the incredible theme parks: "La Venezuela de Antier" and "Los Aleros".

3. Exploring La Laguna de Mucubají (3,575masl).

4. Hiking to La Laguna Negra, surrounded by majestic mountains (3,500masl).

5. Taking a bath in the thermal waters of La Musui.

Day 15: September 07 Saturday VENEZUELA 1

0500H ETD Paramaribo PBM UTC -0300H; flight BW884

0535H ETA Port of Spain POS UTC -0400H; 2hr transit

0800H ETD Port of Spain POS; flight BW300

0955H ETA Caracas CCS UTC-0400H ₱28K / Airport immigration queuing took long

UCAMC bus (Domestic Terminal) to Parque Central metro (line 4) $5

Metro to La Bandera Terminal (line 3) free ride / Lunch $10

1700H ETD Caracas; night bus $35 / No charger, no wifi, 17 hours on road

2345H Police Checkpoint; scariest, lost $130 cash during inspection

Scariest Experience - Venezuela Police checkpoint during 17-hour overnight bus trip due to language barrier, lost around $130 for robbery/bribery plus whole body frisking.

TOTAL: $180 / ₱10,800

Day 16: September 08 Sunday VENEZUELA 2

1000H Merida; taxi to hotel / Hotel Luna Azul 1N $25; lunch $5

1330H Merida Cable car, world’s highest/longest cable car

12.5km journey, $20 (9AM TO 2PM) / Pico Espejo (4,765masl), highest cable car

Pico Bolivar (4,978masl), Venezuela Highest peak

1630H walk-around to Centro (Heladeria Coromoto, Basilica) dinner ,$5

TOTAL: $55 / ₱3,300

Day 17: September 09 Monday VENEZUELA 3

0700H random morning walk; lunch $5

Due to the traumatic checkpoint experience, tired to do anything; morning random walks; snacks $5

1400H Checkout hotel; walk to Bus station