The Lucía: Where Fatigue Dies and the Journey Enchants You[En-Es]


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After being amazed by the impressive mountains in The Monas and The Lucía, I continued my path toward the La Lucía River. The final destination would be the Jacuzzis of The Lucía. To learn more about the beginning of this journey, I invite you to read the first part here. The road became more difficult to travel. The narrow dirt path was damp; therefore, mud was everywhere. The motorcycle kept sliding constantly.

The most striking part of the road was the height and immensity of the trees. Each one had its own unique beauty. I decided to take some photographs of the treetops to admire their splendor. At this point, I had gotten off the motorcycle due to the difficulty of riding on the road.

Something incredible was that the dirt road turned even more clay-like. One could easily slip and fall. Even the color of the soil changed. The higher clay content became more noticeable as I continued advancing, although not enough to be considered red clay (clay comes in various colors).

The vegetation grew thicker. I felt there was still a long way to go; according to the man we met along the way, we needed to leave the motorcycles near Camping The Bambú. We reached that point after a while. Based on the reviews I’ve read about this campsite, reservations are required, and it tends to be more crowded on weekends. The campsite was closed.


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A bit farther down from the campsite was the place where we were supposed to leave the motorcycles. However, it was closed because it was a weekday. The parking area, called Caney, wasn’t operating. Fortunately, the price to leave motorcycles and cars was five dollars—and we didn’t have any cash. In front of the parking area there was a bamboo bench; I sat there for a moment to rest.

After riding for more than three hours and still not reaching our destination, we couldn’t turn back. So we left the motorcycles outside the designated parking area. The man who guided us earlier assured us it wasn’t dangerous and that we could leave them there without worry.


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In the same area, there was a sign that read, “Danger, be careful with this descent.” The reason was simple: the path downwards was extremely steep. To visit this place, you must wear comfortable clothes and a sweater. My shoes were dramatically covered in clay mud; one wrong step, and I could have seriously hurt myself.

From where we left the motorcycles, we descended and rounded several curves, probably four. The difficulty increased, and the fatigue intensified due to the slope of the mountain. What I was doing was essentially hiking. I realized my endurance was minimal.


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We finally reached an area where water was flowing. The sound was incredible. The most striking part was the gorgeous view of the stream and the majestic scene before us. At this point, I felt we were close—but nothing could have been further from the truth. The sound of the water was strong, but there was still a long way to go. I was exhausted.

The sight of the stones piled on top of each other, stopping the flow of water, was beautiful. A scene worth remembering and photographing. Little treasures that one finds on a journey.


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After descending, we had to climb up to a higher area, a sort of earthen terrace surrounded by trees. From there, we had to go back down again; the path was now steeper and more slippery. There were no signs, and we didn’t know if it was the correct route. We went down guided only by instinct. It was truly the hardest part of the entire trail.

As we kept descending, the sound of the rushing water grew louder. When I finally emerged from the path, I was met with a dreamlike view. A breathtaking landscape. A scene so beautiful it surpassed the effort I had endured. As soon as I saw it, the exhaustion faded, replaced by happiness.


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The color of the La Lucía River was a brilliant blue, and the rocks were enormous—three times my size. I stood on one near the river and simply observed. I wanted to take in the beauty before me. I felt grateful for the opportunity to witness something so stunning.


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This was only the beginning of the beauty. Just a small, finite part of the vastness of this place. There was still much more to explore. However, we decided to take a short break at the river’s entrance to breathe and regain some strength before continuing.


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The views were exquisite. For these rocks to be here, the force of the water must have been tremendous. Believe me, photographs do not capture the true power of the current. What I found most beautiful was the color of the stones—a bluish gray that made the water appear the same shade.

I took the opportunity to capture many photographs of this area. Although my brother and the people with us were tired, they were also astonished by the river’s beauty. We now had to follow the riverbed until we reached the jacuzzis. In other words, we still had a long way to go before reaching the spot where we would swim and spend the afternoon.


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My shoes were completely covered in mud, and I noticed more mosquitoes near the river. You must use repellent. However, that wasn’t important to me. What mattered was the majestic opportunity to see such a beautiful river.


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At that moment I thought: I need a drone. With one, the aerial views must be breathtaking and magical. I made this trip to disconnect; I travel to understand the beauty of Venezuela, to immerse myself in its culture. Even though my country carries deep wounds, within its landscape, its form, and its nature lies our identity.

This has helped me grow, see life differently, and appreciate what truly matters. The current system and model do not define who we are or what we possess. This land is destined to always be ours.


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From every angle, the river radiated magic—the scene, what nature had shaped, and what will forever endure. After a brief pause, a change of clothes for some, and a moment to contemplate how small we are, it was time to continue the hike. To be continued.

Original content by @neruel. All rights reserved ©, 2025. Images: Samsung Galaxy A54. English translation and grammar correction: ChatGPT – DeepL – LanguageTool.

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La Lucía: Donde el Cansancio Muere y el Viaje Te Enamora

Luego de quedar maravillado por las impresionantes montañas en Las Monas y La Lucía, seguí mi sendero al río La Lucía. El destino final serían los jacuzzis de la Lucía. Para saber un poco sobre el inicio de este viaje, te invito a leer la primera parte aquí. El camino se volvió más difícil de transitar. La angosta carretera de tierra estaba húmeda; por ende, el lodo era lo que reinaba. La motocicleta se deslizaba constantemente.

Lo más atractivo del camino era la inmensidad y la altura de los árboles. Cada uno de ellos tenía una belleza propia. Decidí tomar algunas fotografías de la copa de los árboles para admirar su belleza. En este punto, me había bajado de la motocicleta debido a la dificultad de manejar en la carretera.

Algo increíble es que la carretera de tierra se volvió más arcillosa. Fácilmente, uno podía resbalarse y caerse. Incluso la coloración cambió. Por ende, el grado de arcilla era más alto a medida que seguía avanzando. Aunque no a niveles de ser arcilla roja (la arcilla es de varios colores).

La vegetación era más espesa. Sentí que faltaba mucho; según el señor que encontramos en el camino, debíamos dejar las motocicletas cerca del Camping El Bambú. Llegamos a este punto después de un rato. Según las reseñas que he leído sobre este camping, se debe hacer una reserva y es frecuentado con mayor intensidad los fines de semana. El camping estaba cerrado.

Un poco después o más abajo del camping, se encontraba el lugar donde debíamos dejar las motocicletas. Sin embargo, estaba cerrado porque era día de semana. El estacionamiento llamado Caney no estaba funcionando; menos mal, el precio para dejar las motos y carros era de 5 dólares y no teníamos efectivo. Frente al estacionamiento estaba un banco de bambú; me senté un rato ahí para poder descansar.

Luego de haber manejado más de tres horas y no haber llegado a nuestro destino, no podíamos devolvernos. Por ende, dejamos las motocicletas fuera del área donde se estacionan. El señor que nos guio anteriormente nos indicó que no era peligroso y que podíamos dejarlas con tranquilidad ahí.

En el mismo lugar había un letrero que decía: "Peligro, cuidado con este paso". La razón era simple: había que bajar y la pendiente era abrupta. Para ir a este lugar se debe ir con ropa cómoda y suéter. Mis zapatos estaban llenos de lodo arcilloso dramáticamente; un paso en falso y podía desvivirme solo por un paso en falso al caminar.

Desde el lugar donde dejamos estacionadas las motocicletas bajamos y cruzamos curvas como cuatro veces. La dificultad del camino era mayor y el cansancio aumentaba debido al grado de inclinación de la montaña. Era senderismo lo que estaba haciendo. Noté que mi resistencia es mínima.

Logramos llegar a una parte donde fluía el agua. El sonido era increíble. Lo más impactante era la preciosa vista del afluente y la majestuosidad de la escena. Ya en este punto sentía que estábamos cerca; nada más lejos de la realidad. El sonido del agua era fuerte, pero aún faltaba muchísimo. Estaba agotado.

La vista de las piedras una encima de otra, deteniendo el flujo del agua era preciosa. Una escena digna de recordar y fotografiar. Pequeños tesoros que uno encuentra en el recorrido de un viaje.

Luego de descender, tocó subir a un área elevada. Una especie de terraza de tierra rodeada de árboles. Desde ahí me tocó volver a bajar; el camino ahora era más difícil, inclinado y era más resbaladizo. No había señales, no sabíamos si era el camino correcto. Bajamos por ahí por instinto humano. Realmente, este camino era el más difícil de caminar y superar de todos.

Al ir descendiendo, el sonido del recorrido del agua se agudizó. Simplemente, cuando salí del camino, me encontré con una vista de ensueño. Un paisaje precioso. Una escena que era superior a mi esfuerzo. Al mirar esa belleza, el cansancio se fue y la felicidad comenzó.

El color del agua del río La Lucía era de color azul y las piedras eran gigantes. Tres veces mi tamaño. Me paré en una cercana al río y decidí mirar. Observar la belleza que se me mostraba al frente. Estaba agradecido por tener la oportunidad de ver algo tan bello.

Esto era solo el comienzo de la belleza. Solo una parte finita de la inmensidad de este lugar. Aún faltaba mucho por recorrer. Sin embargo, decidimos hacer una pausa en la entrada del río para poder respirar y recargar algo de fuerzas antes de continuar.

Las vistas que pude observar eran preciosas. Para que estas rocas estuvieran aquí, el movimiento de agua debió ser impresionante. Créanme, las fotografías no muestran la fuerza con que el agua se mueve. Lo que me pareció más bello fue el color de las piedras, un gris azulado que permitía que el agua tomara la misma coloración.

Aproveché para tomar muchas fotografías de esta parte. Aunque mi hermano y las personas con las que andaban estaban cansadas. Estaban impresionados por lo hermoso que era este río. Ahora teníamos que seguir el cauce hasta llegar a los jacuzzis. Es decir, faltaba mucho para llegar al destino donde nos bañaríamos y pasaríamos la tarde.

Mis zapatos estaban totalmente llenos de lodo; noté que había más mosquitos en el río. Deben usar repelente. Sin embargo, eso para mí no era importante. Lo majestuoso era tener la oportunidad de ver un río tan bello.

En ese momento pensé: necesito un dron. Con uno, las vistas aéreas deben ser impresionantes y mágicas. Este viaje lo hice para desconectar; viajo para entender la belleza de Venezuela. Para adentrarme en su cultura. A pesar de que la herida de mi país es grande, en su interior, en su forma y en sus paisajes está nuestra identidad.

Esto me ha ayudado a crecer, a ver la vida de una manera distinta y apreciar lo verdaderamente importante. El sistema y el modelo actual no definen los hechos, lo que somos y tenemos. Está destinado a siempre ser nuestro.

Desde cualquier ángulo de este río se sentía la magia. La escena, lo que la naturaleza había dibujado y lo que siempre perdurará en el tiempo. Efectivamente, luego de una breve pausa, algunos cambiarse de ropa y observar lo pequeños que somos, tocó volver a retomar la caminata. Continuará.

Contenido original de @neruel. Todos los derechos reservados ©, 2025. Imágenes: Samsung Galaxy A54. Traducción al inglés y corrección gramatical: Chatgpt - DeepL - Languagetool.

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I'm back! We bring you the second part before a possible closure. This time, the trip was full of energy. It's a small glimpse of what's here.

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The view of the river is really beautiful. Looking at the pictures, it seems as if nature itself has spread a magic. Reading your writing also made me feel peaceful. Thanks for sharing.

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The river has its own magic. The way everything is put together is impressive. Beautiful. The landscape is a treasure.

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