
GREEN GUARDIAN: The Protective Lungs of Caracas
Santiago de Leon de Caracas better known simply as Caracas is the capital and largest city of Venezuela. The Caracas valley is separated from the coast by the so called “GREEN GUARDIAN” a steep mountain range rising north of Caracas, named Cerro El Ávila 2,765 meters above sea level (9,071 ft), the city’s many skyscrapers and multi- stories buildings sit dwarfed at the foot of this mountain, which nestles among the clouds.
Trails and roads, are walked daily by thousands of visitors, more than 1,800 plant species in total can be found within the park also home to a great diversity of animals, with more than 100 butterflies, approximately 120 mammal, 20 amphibian, 30 reptile species and more 500 bird species.
In conclusion, "GREEN GUARDIAN" Cerro El Ávila is the lung and the heart of all the inhabitants of the city of Caracas, becoming part of their thoughts, inspirations, romances, at the end of their lives.
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Orlando Fernández J.
Creative Director
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