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Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela
Places We Go / Venezuela

Henri Pittier National Park, Venezuela

Posted on March 10, 2010 by Justin • 2 Comments

Henri Pittier National Park is the oldest of Venezuela’s national parks and, given the significant changes in altitude in the park, it is famous for the diversity of its ecosystems. The park, declared in 1937, did not start out as “Henri Pittier” but was re-named in recognition of the Swiss biologist who was instrumental in … Continue reading →

Venezuela’s First Hydroelectric Project
Places We Go / Venezuela

Venezuela’s First Hydroelectric Project

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Justin • 2 Comments

My Italian and I hired a local Venezuelan to show us the best trails and sights in Henri Pittier National Park. One interesting sight we were shown was what he told us was Venezuela’s first hydroelectric facility. According to our guide, it had been constructed in the 1960s. A channel designed to direct water to … Continue reading →

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