Paseo Orinoco

The Paseo Orinoco is one of the most attractive spots in Ciudad Bolívar, Bolívar State, Venezuela. It's a place where you can appreciate the sheer magnitude of the Orinoco River, whose currents flow eternally before our eyes. It's also a hub of bustling commercial activity, with countless shops selling almost anything. You can even find food like fresh fish from the river itself, which we see in many of these photos. This is a place that holds a magical quality for all who visit.

Also a few blocks away is the historic center of the place, where there is a great architectural heritage, as well as a whole history to hear about the different events that happened and were of great importance to the country. From this vantage point, we can also appreciate the great Angostura Bridge, somewhat resembling the San Francisco-United States Bridge. It connects two states of Venezuela: Anzoategui state, where the closest town is Soledad, and Ciudad Bolívar, part of Bolívar state. You can also travel by boat, taking about 15 minutes. I also understand that you can pay for tours that take you to certain islands in the river during the summer for those who want to enjoy a swim.

There are many things this city offers, but being on the Paseo Orinoco is, as I would say, a place no one can miss. You can also appreciate the magnificent sunsets that fall over the bridge at any time, creating a twilight sky. I haven't been able to experience them in person yet, having never been there during sunset. However, I hope to be able to admire the beauty of those sunsets from the Paseo Orinoco at any time, which many say are unique.

The Paseo Orinoco is the last place one visits on a visit to Ciudad Bolívar, or at least that's how it's always been on my tours, which begin at the entrance to the city, pass by the Jesús Soto Museum, the San Isidro estate, the historic center, and finally reach the Paseo Orinoco. Its name, of course, comes from the great Orinoco River, which runs mostly throughout Bolívar state and is of great importance to this city, serving as the main entrance to the city from the outside. It also boasts oil reserves. It has also inspired artists and historians, and has also been the subject of countless legends, such as the Middle Stone and its great monster, which lurks within it. Many people claim to have seen it at some point in their lives. Well, who knows what mysteries these stones hold, but it has also served as a natural measuring device for the waters of the Orinoco.

I think this post concludes my final tour of this city, although I still have other places to explore that also have their own unique appeal. I hope to visit them soon to take photos and talk a little about all these historically, touristically, and culturally important spots in the city.

All photographs are mine.