January has turned out to be a very cool month. The city is full of flowers, and a beautiful, vibrant green color stands out everywhere. To enjoy it even more, we should take a short trip to the higher areas, as my wife and I have been doing regularly. We've hiked up, not necessarily all the way to the summit, but on El Ávila, the imposing mountain north of Caracas, you can breathe fresh air and feel an even cooler breeze, and as a bonus, nature rewards us with the most stunning landscapes... Flowers, birds, dreamy sunrises and sunsets, and even sights like these I'm sharing with you today, where the rain-filled clouds are preparing to shower the city.
Enero ha resultado ser un mes muy fresco. La ciudad está llena de flores y resalta un hermoso color verde vivo en cada rincón. Para disfrutarlo aún más, habría que hacer un pequeño viaje a las zonas más altas, como hemos hecho regularmente mi esposa y yo. Hemos subido a pie, no necesariamente hasta la cima, pero en El Ávila, la imponente montaña al norte de Caracas, se puede respirar aire fresco y sentir la brisa incluso más fresca, y como bono, la naturaleza nos regala los mejores paisajes... Flores, aves, amaneceres y atardeceres de ensueño, incluso imágenes como estas que les comparto hoy, donde las nubes llenas de agua se preparan para rociar la ciudad.
We started this hiking trip in the Gamboa sector of Waraira Repano National Park. Our plan was to reach Corta Fuegos, a 1200-meter trail, and once we got there, sit down and watch the sunset. It drizzled while we were climbing, but it wasn't bothersome at all, and in fact, we took the opportunity to explore the entire Corta Fuegos trail, a flat path that runs from the center to the east of the city, but many meters above it. Strangely, neither of us had ever hiked in this area before, as when we usually go up the mountain, we always focus on reaching the summit and getting some exercise.
Este recorrido de senderismo lo iniciamos en el Sector Gamboa del Parque Nacional Waraira Repano. Teníamos la idea de llegar hasta Corta Fuegos, que es un recorrido de 1200 metros, y una vez arriba sentarnos a ver el atardecer. Mientras subíamos lloviznó, pero no fue nada molesto, y de hecho aprovechamos para explorar toda la ruta de Corta Fuegos, un sendero plano que va desde el centro hasta el este de la ciudad, pero muchos metros por encima. Extrañamente ninguno de los dos había caminado por esta zona, ya que cuando subimos siempre nos enfocamos en la cima y en hacer algo de ejercicios.
El Ávila is a very special place for hiking enthusiasts in Venezuela, and not just for those in Caracas who have it right in their city. There are multiple trails to hike and explore; I myself haven't explored many of them yet, but I hope to continue doing so in the coming months. Each area has something unique, and the best part is that you don't only have to access it from Caracas; you can also explore it from the coastal area, although that's a longer route. Up on the mountain, there are park rangers who work to maintain safety for visitors, protect the animal species and vegetation, and are vigilant against any potential wildfires. So it's a very safe place, although you should always be mindful when hiking.
El Ávila es un lugar muy especial para los amantes del senderismo en Venezuela y no solo para los caraqueños que la tienen en su misma ciudad. Existen múltiples senderos para caminar y recorrer, yo mismo no conozco mucho de ellos aún, pero espero seguir explorándolo en los siguientes meses. Cada zona tiene algo peculiar, y lo mejor es que no se sube solo a través de Caracas, sino que también puedes explorar desde la zona del litoral, aunque es más camino por recorrer. Arriba hay guarda parques que intentan controlar y mantener la seguridad de las personas, las especies animales, la vegetación y están atentos a cualquier incendio que pueda iniciar, así que es un lugar muy seguro, aunque siempre hay que ser conscientes al hacer senderismo.
El Ávila has so much to offer. If you live in or are visiting Caracas, Venezuela, you can't miss the experience of breathing in the fresh air of this mountain. There's something for everyone, as there's a cable car that takes you to the top if you just want to enjoy the views or if you're with very young children or elderly people. But there are also numerous hiking trails, and in this first year that I've been exploring them, I've seen elderly people, children, and pets climbing the mountain on foot. You just have to find the most comfortable route for you, and I think this area you can see in the photos is a good place to start... Thank you to everyone who reads and supports my posts, I wish you all an excellent weekend! 🙏
El Ávila tiene mucho para ofrecer. Si vives o visitas la ciudad de Caracas en Venezuela no puedes perderte la experiencia de respirar estos aires. Hay oportunidad para todas las personas, ya que cuenta con un teleférico que te lleva a la cima en caso de que solo quieras ir de paseo o que estés acompañado de niños muy pequeños o ancianos. Pero también están los múltiples senderos, y vaya que en todo este primer año que llevo recorriéndolos he visto a personas de avanzada edad, niños y mascotas subiendo la montaña a pie. Solo tienes que buscar la ruta más cómoda para ti, y creo que este sector que pueden apreciar en las fotos es bueno para comenzar... ¡Gracias a todos los que leen y apoyan mis posts, les deseo un excelente fin de semana! 🙏
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Caracas tocada por la luz y la maestría de tu lente. ¡Abrazos!
Esa foto es genial, y fue la que me motivo a tomar fotografías ese día. Los rayos del sol estaban hermosos. Gracias bro!...
Saludos amigo muchas bendiciones, me encantaron los pasajes que compartiste, a veces me dan deseos de interactuar con la naturaleza, esta vida agitada merece un poco de esa magia natural, bonito día.
Gracias a ti por pasar por aquí Eduardo!. Tengo que aprovechar que tengo esta belleza natural cerca de casa, además de que lo ignoré los primeros años que viví aquí, ahora estoy imparable y me hace bien 🙏
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Esa vista del sol parece una pintura mas bien, esta excelente, envolverse en la naturaleza siempre será la mejor opción, literalmente es una conexión con la creación de nuestro Dios, que todo lo creo hermoso y perfecto. Como siempre excelentes fotos mi pana.
Así es bro! El solo iluminaba artísticamente muchas zonas, yo pensaba no sacar el teléfono, pero con paisajes como ese, una vez que comencé no pude parar, y así nació este post 😅
El Avila would be a great hiking experience to me as a hiking enthusiast. I am learning to love the art of hiking and reading this blog feels surreal and interesting. I love how you captured the panoramic view of the city skyline and buildings, with the greens all over the corners. The golden light peeping between trees looks awesome and I can almost feel the fresh air and warmth found in the trail. It must be a long journey, and I assume the trail is beginner-friendly. The path is so nice, nature is so evident and the greens upon looking around is the calm itself. Thank you for sharing this. Such a good read @jesuslnrs.
Hi! I was so happy to read this comment. I was inspired by a good friend. He always climbed Ávila Mountain, but only for exercise; he didn't even take pictures. One day I decided to try it, and it was very difficult at first, but now I can reach the summit, I take photos, and my physical and mental condition has improved. It's beautiful, and my only regret is not having discovered it sooner, haha, but everything in its own time... A hug to you from afar and my best wishes for your days!...
What a refreshing view from the top, and a great way to forget about all the troubles in real life
I do it quite regularly, and it has truly brought me a lot of peace in the midst of my busy weeks. I'm also happy because my hiking endurance is improving... Thank you so much, my respected lady, and please forgive me for not responding sooner 🙏
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Hay que disfrutar de la naturaleza lo mas que se pueda, solo en ella podemos encontrar ese aire fresco que a veces necesitamos y un momentito para hacer algo de ejercicio y a la vez disfrutar de un bello paisaje ❤️
A very satisfying journey, the climb was very enjoyable and definitely got very satisfying results, I really enjoyed it ♥️
It was great to read that you and your wife are enjoying nature together. Such moments bring a lot of peace in life. The mountain path, the light rain and the surrounding scenery all together are a great experience.
Que hermosa es Caracas y ni hablar de su espectacular clima . Hermosas fotografías . Espero pronto puedas descubrir nuevas rutas 🥾🌄