They offer competitive prices. extension_html = $scope.next(); Ample scope for cultural exchange exists. .elementor-widget-uael-nav-menu nav.uael-dropdown li a.uael-menu-item, A combination of wildlife, flora, fauna, and endemic culture with an incredible series of lightning storms. (B/L), A longer itinerary to spend an extra night, this time on the remote villages of Congo Mirador and Olog, in the very center of the lightning observation area. It had been a regular feature since a long time in history. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6b99890d .uael-nav-menu nav.uael-dropdown-expandible .menu-item a.uael-menu-item, The first few hours crosses, by car, the flat lands of the Maracaibo depression. }else if(elementorFrontend.isEditMode()){ After another night at the camp, we returned safely home to Merida, as usual with stops along the way for stories and food. For your enjoyment here are some interesting facts for you: Combine this exciting tour with Los Llanos for 6 days full of wildlife and amazing nature or with the Andean mountains and Pramos of Mrida! if(elementorFrontend.isEditMode() && $scope.find(".uael-particle-wrapper").hasClass("js-is-enabled") && window.backend == 0 ){ A combination of wildlife, flora, fauna, and endemic culture with an incredible series of lightning storms. Here thunder strikes and lightning arepredictable and go with an unbroken consistency. $20, $10 and plenty of $5 and $1 USD paper currencies would be of great support. .elementor-widget-uael-nav-menu .menu-item a.uael-menu-item.highlighted:not(.elementor-button), $column.after( extension_html ); if ( "undefined" == typeof $scope ) { .elementor-1124260 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7d6ed7ea:not(.elementor-motion-effects-element-type-background), .elementor-1124260 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7d6ed7ea > .elementor-motion-effects-container > .elementor-motion-effects-layer{background-color:#43979C;}.elementor-1124260 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7d6ed7ea{transition:background 0.3s, border 0.3s, border-radius 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.elementor-1124260 .elementor-element.elementor-element-7d6ed7ea > .elementor-background-overlay{transition:background 0.3s, border-radius 0.3s, opacity 0.3s;}.elementor-1124260 .elementor-element.elementor-element-127495b8{text-align:left;color:#FFFFFF;font-family:"Roboto", Sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:400;} What a show you are in for!!!! ","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://tripatlas.com/catatumbo-lightning-tours-best-time-accommodations-and-more/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://tripatlas.com/catatumbo-lightning-tours-best-time-accommodations-and-more/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://tripatlas.com/catatumbo-lightning-tours-best-time-accommodations-and-more/#primaryimage","url":"https://tripatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Catatumbo-Lightning-3.jpg","contentUrl":"https://tripatlas.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Catatumbo-Lightning-3.jpg","width":800,"height":534,"caption":"Catatumbo Lightning"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://tripatlas.com/catatumbo-lightning-tours-best-time-accommodations-and-more/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://tripatlas.com/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Catatumbo Lightning Tours: Best time, accommodations and more"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https://tripatlas.com/#website","url":"https://tripatlas.com/","name":"Tripatlas","description":"Travel","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://tripatlas.com/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https://tripatlas.com/#/schema/person/6b8fdd2c58527b184871f18b94d99b38","name":"Dr Prem Community Writer","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https://tripatlas.com/#/schema/person/image/","url":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7e799b8d22bbf16011fd82070f09911d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/7e799b8d22bbf16011fd82070f09911d?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Dr Prem Community Writer"},"url":"https://tripatlas.com/author/vishal/"}]} . "Araguato Expeditions" Tours | Catatumbo - Maracaibo Lake - Venezuela, Calle Zamora s/n Casa Tun Tun, 4101, Coro, Edo. You can watch them in action from close quarters.

}); The storm is not an odd fierce strike here and there. transport to food to accomodation. Don't miss this--one of a kind experience! In the south of Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela has a unique natural phenomenon in the world: The Catatumbo Lightning. This phenomenon commences one hour after dawn and lasts for 10 hours. We had organized a trip to Merida and included Relampagos del Catatumbo with Alan Highton as a leg of this trip.
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Tour activities & itinerary Cruise through the Catatumbo lagoon by Expedition Tours 8 were here. It's well known for family fun, relaxing along the beach, a location for eco-tours or for deep-sea fishing. if (this.readyState == 4 && this.status == 200) { }; We will take our vehicles and start our journey back, but this time trough the road that goes to La Azulita, a village at 1600 meters of altitude to which we ascend by a picturesque mountain road, with coffee and cocoa plantations. 7 were here. During the day the lake is a busy hunting ground for the fishing community. It occurs over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. 1. Discover The lightning capital of the world. xmlhttp.onreadystatechange = function() { document.querySelectorAll( 'link' ).forEach( function( e ) {'not all' === e.media && e.dataset.media && ( e.media = e.dataset.media, delete e.dataset.media );} ); Insect repellents, sunscreen, packaged drinking water, torch lights,power bank, spare batteries, waterproof jackets and packaged food are a must. To contact Alan directly write to: catatumbotour@gmail.com or call: +58 414 7562575, though be patient because if he's in the field he won't have a signal. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6f560ad9 nav.uael-dropdown-expandible li a.uael-sub-menu-item{padding-top:15px;padding-bottom:15px;}.elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6f560ad9 .sub-menu li.menu-item:not(:last-child), We all heard the saying 'lightning never strikes the same place twice'. Known as the "Relmpago del Catatumbo," (relmpago means lightning in Spanish) this lightning storm has been raging, on and off, for as long as people can remember. 31 Mayo 2021 2:30. Tour activities & itinerary Cruise through the Catatumbo lagoon. Mangroves would enchant you and so would the dense rainforests of the Western Andes. Lenght: 2 Days / 1 Night. Scientists think the Catatumbo, named for a river that runs into the lake, is normal lightning that just happens to occur far more than anywhere else, due to local topography and wind patterns.. The village and the lagoon, of the same name, are a visual paradise. One of the world's hidden treasures, but for how much longer? From the moment we sail into the gallery forest, we will start seeing large herds of Araguato (howler) and capuchin monkeys, macaws , snail hawks, red macaws, hoatzins, anis, toucans and hopefully we can see the endemic "Chicagire" (Chauna chavaria) one large bird present in very few ecosystems. The jungle location, stilt village, butterfly safaris, swimming in a lagoon many will never see, not to mention the incredibly passionate and expert guide Alan make this experience one that I will NEVER forget!! Traveling through Colombia doesn't really give you the best of a picture about its neighbor. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6f560ad9 nav.uael-dropdown li a.uael-sub-menu-item, xmlhttp.open("GET", "https://fetch.drprem.com/api/Blogs", true); jQuery( window ).on( "elementor/frontend/init", function() { jQuery( window ).on( "elementor/frontend/init", function() { But the trip is no just about the lightning is about everything. Not a place to go to party. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6f560ad9 .menu-item a.uael-menu-item.highlighted:not(.elementor-button), October is the best month as it produces the highest concentration of lightning strikes. It occurs over and around Lake Maracaibo, typically over the swampish area formed where the Catatumbo River flows into the lake. Follow severe thunderstorm outbreaks across eastern Australia with Sydney-based Thunderbolt Tours. Arrivalat the village of Puerto Concha, where we leave our vehicles and continue the trip by fishermen boats. }); xmlhttp.open("GET", "https://fetch.drprem.com/api/Videos/7", true); element_type = $scope.data( "element_type" ); if( element_type == "section" ) { If luck stays on your side, you may witness 26 streaks of lightning per minute! Excursion to Catatumbo Lightning 2D/1N - Venezuela. Return to breakfast and continuation of our journey all the way to the on the water Village of Congo Mirador. You get the closest interaction with wildlife, keeping safety norms in view. This itinerary may change depending on weather conditions at the time and the influx of visitors. $scope.append( extension_html ); Their colonies and nesting beds are a paragon of incredible pleasure to your senses and so are their concerted cacophonies. Return to the camp and await for the appereance of the lightning. In remote areas, internet access is wishful thinking. Amazing experience - Especially for a storm-lover. jQuery.post( We were very well looked after and never for one minute felt in any fear. A real nature tour of 3 days with all included. _stq = window._stq || []; The season runs from May to November,the month of October draws highest tourist volume. .elementor-widget-uael-hotspot .uael-hotspot-content.uael-hotspot-anim:before{background-color:var( --e-global-color-primary );}.elementor-widget-uael-hotspot .uael-hotspot-content:hover, Exposure to nature, to wild life, to people and to my own country. September 6, 2022 . } (a.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded",n,!1),e.addEventListener("load",n,!1)):(e.attachEvent("onload",n),a.attachEvent("onreadystatechange",function(){"complete"===a.readyState&&t.readyCallback()})),(e=t.source||{}).concatemoji?c(e.concatemoji):e.wpemoji&&e.twemoji&&(c(e.twemoji),c(e.wpemoji)))}(window,document,window._wpemojiSettings); Catatumbo Lightning is an atmospheric phenomenon that causes lightning storms that can last as long as 9 hours per day, with as many as 28 lightning strikes per minute. Return to the camp and await for the appereance of the lightning. On average, 250 strikes of lightning bolts from the sky make this place a region of high-frequency aggregation of electric discharges from the clouds. Swift flow of wind triggers the collision, producing static electricity culminating in lightening and claps of thunder. Experience the Catatumbo phenomenon which according to Wikipedia the Catatumbo Lightning (Spanish Relmpago del Catatumbo) is an atmospheric phenomenon which occurs strictly in an area located over the mouth of the Catatumbo River where it empties into Lake Maracaibo. (L / D), Day 2: Wake up at early hours to enjoy the sunrise and sail through the mangrove channels of the former settlement of "La Bollera" to observe more wildlife and with luck we might see dolphins and even a manatee or an American crocodile. jQuery.cachedScript = function( url, options ) { Whether that happens or not, tourists from all over the world will still visit Venezuela to view the world's most . } jQuery.cachedScript( uael_url ).done(function(){ Itinerary Day 1. Is the proud holder of the Guinnes World Record as the "Place on earth with the highest concetration of lightning. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6b99890d nav.uael-dropdown-expandible li a.uael-menu-item, var xmlhttp = new XMLHttpRequest(); And then Alan is a expert on where to set up your camera and how to use it. 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MYTH 1: "Catatumbo lightning is a special or rare type of lightning": There is no evidence to suggest that the Catatumbo thunderstorms and/or the lightning they produce are unique in any natural sense. Get hold of an experienced and certified guide who will take you to an amazing butterfly photo safari. Your support will go a long way in helping tour operators worldwide get back on their feet down the road. .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6f560ad9 nav.uael-dropdown li a.uael-sub-menu-item, .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6b99890d .menu-item a.uael-menu-item:not(.elementor-button):focus{color:#E1EAE3;}.elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6b99890d .sub-menu a.uael-sub-menu-item, We didn't see the biggest storm, but it genuinely didn't even matter!! .elementor-1124244 .elementor-element.elementor-element-6b99890d .elementor-menu-toggle, window.backend = 1; // Allow user to set any option except for dataType, cache, and url. A two day trip to explore the souther regions of Mrida in our way to Maracibo Lake to discover it's amazing fauna and spend one night to try luck and see the unique phenomenom of the Catatumbo Lightning. The phenomenon can be seen up to 260 times a year, and the electricstorms may persist up to 10 hours per night. It worth it more than expected. Clouds gather over the lake without fail and storms start raging. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. cache: true, Truely amazing, I cant wait to go back for at least 2 nights next time. Discover The lightning capital of the world. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. I texted Allan for some information and he helped me the best he could with some great travel advice. We set up our camp and begin with dinner preparations: a barbecue on the lake of Maracaibo! Ask claessensv about Catatumbo Lightning Tour. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. We sat on the porch of his camp discussing and philosophizing while night fell on the pretty little stilt village which is situated right next to it. Alan and his team take care of everything from. Tour activities & itinerary Cruise through the Catatumbo lagoon. }); (B/L/D), Day 3: Early morning breakfast and start to head back to Puerto Concha, covering the first day's channels for wildlife watching. They offer luxury stays, great food,and free WIFI and fitness centers. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. Lunch at La Azulita and then we go into the cloudy rain forest to over 2000 m.a.s.l, we will make stops to enjoy this majestic landscape.