Living on the Orinoco River in Venezuela means waterfront property with a view and the requisite boat.

Over 1330 miles long, Venezuela's Orinoco River runs the length of the country, and is home to most of the indigenous population as well as tourism and the country's largest growing economic sector.

The Feria del Orinoco, or Orinoco Festival, takes place in Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela in late August when the Orinoco river is at it highest, and includes aquatic sports, zapoara fishing competitions, music, dance and varied cultural and educational events.

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