Yesterday's post got so long that I decided to leave out the "Fact about Venezuela," so here's a new one, for your enjoyment:
 

Merida sits in a valley of the Andes and is a big draw for backpackers, day-hikers, and generally adventurous outdoorsy-types.  One attraction for all sorts is the teleferico, which is the world’s longest and highest cable car.  From the bottom station in Merida to the top of Pico Bolivar, it travels 3188 meters (that’s about 10, 456 feet for you non-metric folks).  Merida itself sits at about 1500 meters (or 4920 feet) above sea level.