Where to Stay
Monte Roraima — Where to stay (hotels & lodges)
Cabañas Friedenau (Santa Elena)
Pre/post-trek base — clean rooms, good wifi, owner Werner knows everything
Best pre-trek option in Santa Elena. Werner has been guiding climbers for 30+ years.
$25-50USD / night
Hotel Lucrecia (Santa Elena)
Comfortable mid-range hotel in town center
Reliable, restaurant on-site, AC works
$40-70USD / night
Paraitepuy Pemón posadas
Hammock or basic room in the trailhead village
Trekkers stay here the night before starting
$10-25USD / night
On-trek (camping)
Two main camps: Río Tëk camp (day 1-2), Base Camp (day 2-3)
Tent camping. The summit has rock-shelter caves (Hotel Coati, Hotel Guacharo) where you sleep nights 3-4.
Included in tourUSD / night
Where to eat
El Café del Mundo (Santa Elena)
Local favorite, hearty Venezuelan breakfasts before the trek
The arepas and cachapas here are exceptional. Coffee is real.
Restaurante La Estancia
Carne en vara (slow-roasted beef) — the celebration dinner after the trek
Tradition for trekkers who completed Roraima. Save your appetite.
On-trek meals
Pemón guides cook pasta, rice, soups on portable stoves
Vegetarian options possible if requested in advance. No fresh produce after day 1.