Catatumbo lightning over Zulia, Venezuela (© TOURISM MINISTRY/Xinhua Press/Corbis)

【November 9 2015】If you make your way to the state of Zulia in northwestern Venezuela at the right time of year, you’re almost certain to see the legendary Catatumbo lightning. Nearly half the year, after sundown, the sky over the mouth of the Catatumbo River lights up with lightning so frequent there can be as many as 280 bolts per hour and storms can last up to 10 hours.Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..