The view from our posada, Guamanchi, was amazing. We overlooked Pico Bolivar, the highest mountain in the Andes at 5007 m, along with the world's highest and longest Teleferico (cable car system) in the world. Unfortunately the Teleferico has been inoperable for the past two year, but there was evidence they are working onit.

We had a clean room with private bath, a hammock and use of the kitchen. This is the view from our room.

We kept entertained watching the activities in the park below. There was a trampoline, kiddy cars and live weekend entertainers. Numerous kiosks offered fast food such as empanadas, arepas, cuchapas, hot dogs, decadent desserts, etc. along with one of the favorites, strawberries and whipped cream. Other kiosks sold jewelry, handbags and souvenirs.

Merida is a popular destination. We had 27 young Netherlands' fraternity brothers staying in the posada as well. They had a month of high adventure activities planned for Venezuela.