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El Pinar Zoo, Capital District of Venezuela

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Happy start to the week, everyone! Today, I’d like to share a wonderful experience from a recent family visit. Although I’m not on vacation myself, my family is, and they came to visit me here in the capital. I wasn’t sure what fun activity to suggest; usually, we head to the coast or up the mountain, but since earthquakes devastated the coastal area, and with the cable car and the mountaintop attraction still closed to the public, planning quick outings has become a bit more challenging. The good news is that Caracas always has something new or different to offer; in fact, I’m still something of a tourist in this city myself! As it turned out, the visit was even better than we had expected, as neither my wife nor I had ever been to this particular spot in the El Paraíso area: El Pinar Zoo.


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¡Feliz inicio de semana para todos!. Hoy quiero compartir la grata experiencia de un viaje en familia. Aunque no estoy en periodo vacacional, mi familia sí lo está, y vinieron a visitarme en la capital. No tenía idea de qué plan divertido ofrecerles, generalmente visitamos el litoral o la cima de la montaña, pero desde que los terremotos devastaron la zona costera e incluso el teleférico y la experiencia en la cima sigue sin ser abierta al público, los planes rápidos han sido más complicados. Lo bueno es Caracas siempre tiene algo nuevo o distinto para ofrecer, ya que yo mismo sigo siendo turista en esta ciudad, así que este viaje fue mejor de lo que pensábamos, ya que mi esposa y yo tampoco conocíamos este lugar en la zona El Paraíso, se trata del Zoológico El Pinar.


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Accessing El Pinar Zoo is very easy; you can arrive by car, with a parking space guaranteed, or take public transport, using any of the buses that run along Avenida Páez in El Paraíso. To give you a more precise reference, it is located near the well, known Plaza Washington. However, the best approach is to check the map; if you look at the pin I’ve provided, you’ll see the unique shape of this zoo, it consists of a very narrow path, essentially a cliffside, upon which all of its structures have been built.


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El acceso al Zoológico El Pinar es muy fácil, puedes hacerlo con tu automóvil y tener garantizado un puesto de estacionamiento y puedes llegar en transporte público en alguno de los autobuses que recorren la Avenida Páez de El Paraíso. Para que tengas una referencia más exacta, está a la altura de la popular Plaza Washington, pero lo mejor es ubicarnos con el mapa, y si puedes apreciar el pin que dejo aquí, te encontrarás con la extraña forma de este parque zoológico, el cual es un recorrido muy delgado y prácticamente un acantilado donde se ha levantado toda la arquitectura del mismo.


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Admission to this zoo isn’t free, but it only costs $1. I had actually assumed it would be more expensive, perhaps because its main draw is the opportunity to interact with farm animals, though I may have been confusing it with another zoo in the capital. The whole experience came as a surprise; it was an outing we hadn’t planned, as everything came together quite spontaneously. You’ll find all the typical zoo features here, plenty of animals, along with various structures, art, and nature. There are designated areas for eating and resting, though the long walk might be a bit challenging for some people.


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No es gratis entrar a este zoológico, pero el valor de la entrada solo es de 1$, de hecho siempre pensé que era un espacio más costoso, ya que la mayor publicidad del mismo es el de tener contacto con los animales de granja, pero creo que lo he confundido con otro zoológico de la capital. Todo fue una sorpresa para nosotros, y un viaje que no pensamos que tendríamos ese día, ya que todo salió espontáneamente. Aquí encontramos todo lo que hay en cualquier zoológico, además de los animales, muchas estructuras, arte y naturaleza. Espacios para comer y espacios para descansar, y lo único que podría ser rudo para ciertas personas es la larga caminata.


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This popular zoo in the El Paraíso district of Caracas is located between Avenida José Antonio Páez and Avenida Guzmán Blanco, where the main entrance is actually situated. It is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and much like almost every other park in Caracas, it remains closed on Mondays for maintenance. My family and I visited on a Wednesday; if you haven’t seen any animals in this post yet, it’s because I’m saving them for a future "Wednesday Walk" entry. Today, I want to focus primarily on the architecture and green spaces of this beautiful place.


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Este popular zoológico del sector El Paraíso de Caracas se encuentra ubicado entre las Avenidas José Antonio Páez y la Avenida Guzmán Blanco, donde queda realmente la entrada principal, y su horario es de 9 de la mañana a 4 de la tarde, siendo el Lunes el único día que no abre por mantenimiento, igual que casi todos los parques de la ciudad de Caracas. Mi familia y yo lo visitamos un día Miércoles, y si no han visto ningún animal aún en este post es porque lo dejaré para un relato de Wednesday Walk más adelante. Hoy quiero enfocarme principalmente en la arquitectura y los espacios verdes de este hermoso lugar.


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There are roughly two kilometers of pathways, consisting entirely of narrow walkways. In fact, at one point in the upper section, you might even forget you’re in a zoo, as there are long stretches without any animal exhibits, though you’ll always come across a small hill leading to something new, such as an insectarium or a children’s playground. As I mentioned earlier, the only downside to the location is the amount of walking required; if you pay close attention, you’ll notice that the path is almost always an incline, and several of the main attractions, including the area where you can interact with farm animals, are located uphill.


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Deben ser aproximadamente dos kilómetros de caminerías, siempre por pasillos angostos, de hecho, llega un momento en la parte superior donde olvidas que estás paseando por un zoológico, ya que hay mucho camino sin exhibición de animales, pero siempre hay una pequeña colina donde encontrarás algo diferente, como un insectario, o un parque de juego para los niños. Como dije anteriormente, lo único malo de su ubicación es que hay que caminar mucho, y si observas bien, casi siempre es una subida, y varias atracciones principales como el contacto con animales de granja es cuesta arriba.


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Caracas never lets me down; it always has something new and different to offer. You just have to step out of the house and dare to explore more remote spots. I’ve discovered so much beauty in this city, which welcomed me 13 years ago, and I know there’s still so much more to see. Worldmappin inspires me; it’s always a pleasure to mark new points of interest on our Hive world map, and I’ll keep doing it because it’s something I’m truly passionate about. If you’re in Caracas and haven’t visited this place yet, I highly recommend putting on your most comfortable shoes and some sun-protective clothing, don’t miss out on this wonderful experience! I’ll share more about it in my next post. See you then! ✌️


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Definitivamente Caracas no me falla, siempre tiene un lugar nuevo y diferente que ofrecernos, solo hay que salir de casa y atreverse a ir a explorar lugares más remotos. He conocido mucha belleza en esta misma ciudad que me acogió hace 13 años, y sé que hay mucho todavía por conocer. Worldmappin me inspira, siempre es grato marcar nuevos puntos de interés en nuestro mapa mundi de Hive, y lo seguiré haciendo porque me apasiona. Si estás en Caracas, y aún no conoces este lugar, pues te recomiendo que te pongas tus zapatos más cómodos y ropa para cubrirte del sol y no te pierdas esta grata experiencia. Nos leemos en una siguiente publicación para contarles un poco más de esta experiencia ✌️


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Comments · 6

  • @avdesing(81)· 3h

    I think that when we move house, we’re like eternal tourists and we always find a wonderful place to discover, just as you did with that zoo, which is truly marvellous. I love the paths, even if they’re narrow, and the lush vegetation, the colours of the trees, and as if that weren’t enough, it only costs a dollar. The most important thing is that you were able to enjoy it with your family, and I can’t even begin to imagine how many more animals you still have to show us, remember, I love big cats.

    I can’t help but mention the art there, the beautiful murals that blend so well with nature. I’ve absolutely loved it; it’s as if I’d been there myself, especially when I see the trail and the paths. Thank you for that, a big hug, Jesús!!🤗

    Creo que cuando nos mudamos somos como turistas eternos y siempre encontramos un lugar maravilloso por descubrir, como lo hiciste con ese zoológico, que es realmente maravilloso. Me encantan los caminos aunque sean angostos, y la vegetación exuberante, los colores de los árboles y por si eso fuera poco sólo cuesta un dólar. Lo más importante es que pudiste disfrutarlo con la familia y no me quiero imaginar la cantidad de animales que aún tenés para mostrarnos, recuerda que me encantan los felinos.

    No puedo dejar de mencionar el arte que hay en el lugar, los hermoso murales que compatibilizan tan bien con la naturaleza. Me ha encantado, es como si hubiera estado allí, sobre todo cuando veo el recorrido y los caminos. Gracias por eso, un gran abrazo Jesús!!🤗


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  • @susmi(42)· 10h

    Thank you for sharing this family day in such detail. The $1 entry and the roughly two kilometres of narrow, mostly uphill paths give a clear picture of the visit, and the photos of the animals and the views make it easy to follow along. It sounds like a good day out, even with the climb, and I hope the next visit is just as enjoyable.

  • @ancnoticias(71)· 11h

    Hey brother, wishing you a happy and blessed Monday! Seeing this post brought back a memory—I remember taking my wife to this zoo for the first time. We were in the thick of the crisis in Venezuela, and it was a real struggle just to make it there—from covering the fare to the little bit of food we managed to buy to snack on while we walked around. If I’m not mistaken, Ruperta the elephant was there at the time—I’m pretty sure that’s where she was. I also remember some monkeys snatching the bananas my wife was holding—hahaha, it was quite a spectacle!

    I also recall being extremely thin back then—hahaha, even the macaws at the zoo were fatter than me! But anyway, my wife enjoyed it, and at the time, it really helped us clear our heads a bit amidst everything else that was going on.

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