Orinoco River Collection

First Steamboat on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
First Steamboat on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Steamboat travelling on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Steamboat travelling on the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Map of the Lower Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Lower Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Jaguar fishing on the banks of the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Jaguar fishing on the banks of the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875.From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

View in the Delta of the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. Creator: Unknown
View in the Delta of the Orinoco; A Journey up the Orinoco, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

Venezuela, Ciudad Bolivar, Paseo Orinoco, Mirador Angostura viewpoint, View of Orinoco River

Venezuela, Ciudad Bolivar, View of Orinoco River and Puente de Angostura

Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Bonpland on the Orinoco River, 1800-1804 (1900). In 1800-1804, together with the French botanist Aime Bonpland (1773-1858)

Steamboat travelling on the Orinoco, South America, 1877

Pass card Gulf Paria mouth Orinoco river Pass card
Pass card of the Gulf of Paria with the mouth of the Orinoco river Pass card of Rio Oronoque Golfo De Paria. with d ey countries Trinidad, Tabago, Granada, Granadillos, and Bequia (title on object)

The Orinoco River course up to Maracaibo, Venezuela, 1675
Cartography, Venezuela, XII century. The Orinoco River course up to Maracaibo, 1675

Cataracts of Maypures map
Engraving by Alexander Humboldt, April 1800. This map depicts an area of the Orinoco river in South America. Date: 1800

Venezuela, Guayana, Amazonas, Orinoco river flows through forest, aerial view
Venezuela - Guayana - Amazonas - Orinoco river flows through a forest, aerial view

Sea chart of the Gulf of Paria to the mouth of the Orinoco river, Orinoquia, Venezuela, Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen I, 1684-1799

JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ (1790-1873). Venezuelan soldier and political leader. Vuelvan Cara! painting by Arturo Michelina, shows Paezs command to his llaneros of the Orinoco River plains to about face

Yellow-spotted River Turtle TRACKS (Podocnemis unifilis) from female ashore to lay eggs
Yellow-spotted River Turtle tracks (Podocnemis unifilis) from female ashore to lay eggs, Orinoco River, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela

Giant River Turtle Tracks (Podocnemis expansa) CITES II VULNERABLE
Giant River Turtle Tracks (Podocnemis expansa), CITES II VULNERABLE, Orinoco River, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela

Orinoco River & local canoe, 110km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, VENEZUELA / COLOMBIA
Orinoco River & local canoe, 110km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela/Colombia border, The Orinoco is the 3rd longest river in S. America

Brown Caiman (Caiman crocodilus fuscus) - subspecies of Caiman crocodilus & Water Lettuce
Brown Caiman (Caiman crocodilus fuscus), subspecies of Caiman crocodilus & Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes), Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, GuaArico Province, Venezuela

Venezuela, Amazonas State, Puerto Ayacucho, Aerial view of tourist resort on banks of Orinoco river
Aerial view of a tourist resort on the banks of Orinoco river, surroundings of Puerto Ayacucho - Amazonas, Venezuela

Map of coast of Venezuela, Gulf of Paria, mouth of Orinoco river, islands of Trinidad and Grenada By Juan Valdes, 1776
Cartography, 18th century. Map of the coast of Venezuela, Gulf of Paria, mouth of the Orinoco river, islands of Trinidad and Grenada. By Juan Valdes, 1776

The mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela, 1720
Cartography. Venezuela, 18th century. The mouth of the Orinoco River, 1720

Venezuela, Guayana, Amazonas State, Orinoco River, aerial view
Aerial view of Orinoco river flowing through a forest - Amazonas State, Guayana, Venezuela

Venezuela, Guayana, Amazonas, Puerto Ayacucho, view of Raudales Atures
Venezuela - Guayana - Amazonas - Puerto Ayacucho. View of Raudales Atures, the rapids that block Orinoco river navigation, from the Cerro El Zamuro

Zerophytic Vegetation, Orinoco River Basin, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela

Savannah Side-necked Turtle (Podocnemis vogli) released after being found by fishermen in the river, Orinoco River, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) & White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) roosting, Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, GuaÁrico Province, Venezuela

Scarlet Ibis (Eudocimus ruber) roosting, Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, GuaÁrico Province, Venezuela

Orinoco Crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) captive juvenile for release into the wild, Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, GuaÁrico Province, Venezuela

Giant River Turtle (Podocnemis expansa) after laying eggs and ID marked returns to river, Playita Beach, (mid) Orinoco River, 110 Km north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela

Brown Caiman (Caiman crocodilus fuscus) - subspecies of Caiman crocodilus & Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) Hato Masaguarel working farm and biological station, Guárico Province, VENEZUELA

Black Skimmers (Rynchops nigra), Orinoco River, north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela, Found in large flocks along the sea coast and larger rivers

Black Skimmer (Rynchops nigra), Orinoco River, north of Puerto Ayacucho. Apure Province, Venezuela, Found in large flocks along the sea coast and larger rivers

BOTANY: ITA PALM. Mauritia flexuosa. Found near the Orinoco River in Venezuela. Wood engraving, 19th century

Tropical plants and reptiles. Historical artwork of reptiles and tropical plants on the banks of the Orinoco River. This is a major river in northern South America

Alexander von Humboldt, German naturalist
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), German naturalist and geographer. At 27, Humboldt inherited enough money to plan an expedition with botanist Aime Bonpland to South America (map shown)

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Sir Walter Raleigh. Hand-colored engraving of a painting

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The Orinoco River, located in Venezuela, is a majestic waterway that holds great significance for the country. One of the best places to experience its beauty is Ciudad Bolivar, where you can stroll along the Paseo Orinoco and take in breathtaking views from the Mirador Angostura viewpoint. From here, you can witness the mesmerizing sight of the river as it flows through dense forests in Guayana and Amazonas states. Aerial views of this natural wonder are truly awe-inspiring. Whether captured from above Ciudad Bolivar or Puerto Ayacucho, these photos showcase the vastness and grandeur of the Orinoco River. It's no wonder that explorers like Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Bonpland were drawn to this enchanting place during their expedition in 1800-1804. Throughout history, transportation on this mighty river has played a vital role. In 1877, steamboats traversed its waters, connecting different parts of South America. The Cataracts of Maypures map highlights some challenging sections along its course. The importance of this river extends beyond just scenic beauty; it also serves as a crucial trade route. Pass cards have been issued for vessels entering Gulf Paria mouth or navigating through Maracaibo since ancient times. Sea charts dating back to 1675 depict how navigators relied on accurate mapping to safely navigate through Orinoquia's treacherous waters until reaching the mouth of the Orinoco River. Whether you explore Ciudad Bolivar's viewpoints or marvel at aerial photographs capturing its magnificence over Guayana and Amazonas states, there is no denying that experiencing the Orinoco River is an unforgettable journey into Venezuela's natural wonders and rich history.