Restaurant El Girasol

Venezuela


This is the only revolving restaurant in the country – an entire circle takes about two hours and the floor-to-ceiling windows provide for great views – you might even see the Catatumbo lightning in the distance. You can sit at the bar or dine on international cuisine, including a fair choice of pasta and seafood.


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