Apure

Apure state is in the Los Llanos region of Venezuela.

Overview

Apure is the biggest plains state in Los Llanos and the state capital, San Fernando, is widely considered the capital of the region. Flat grazing lands stretch as far as the eye can see.

Cities
Other Destinations
  • Achaguas - a small town in the center of the state
  • Guasdualito - a town close to the border with Colombia
  • El Tamá National Park - This extensive National Park crosses into Colombia, although there are few facilities for tourists.
Getting There

By highway from Caracas, head south via Cúa, passing through San Juan de Los Morros until you reach San Fernando.

Sights

The impressive savanna wildlife.

Activities

Stay at one of the hatos below and go on safari.

Hotels & Accommodation
  • Hato El Cedral
  • Hato Araguaquén.
  • Hato el Frío - a ranch and biological station.
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Apure Travel Guide is based on Apure by Burmesedays, Stacy Hall, Ixer, iGuide and others. Apure Travel Guide is available under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0. See background image credits.