Morrocoy National Park has many attractions and activities for the tourist. It is one of Venezuela’s most popular destinations.
Location and How to Get to This Specific Site
The park is situated close to Chichiriviche and Tucacas. This is in
the northwest part of Venezuela. It is at the southeast sector of
Falcon. If traveling by car from Caracas, go to the Caracas – Moron
expressway. Head to Troncal 3 and go to Chichiriviche and Tucacas.
What to See There
The park is famous for its white sand beaches. Tourists can sit back,
relax and enjoy the sun. its crystal clear waters make swimming
enjoyable. Coral reefs proliferate, which makes scuba diving even more
fascinating.
A tour of its sea and continental areas will reveal shorelines and
mountains. Morrocoy National Park and the surrounding area are famous
for its mangrove swamps. Cayos is a 32,000 hectare island. It is another
popular tourist destination.
The ” Isla de Aves” is an island used for research. Most of the
studies conducted are related to ornithology. The Cueva del Indio is
filled with petroglyphs and is a top tourist draw.
There
are many types of plants in the park. Some of them are “Olivo Caparis”,
“Saladillo” and “Indio desnudo”. Many types of seaweed vegetation can
be found as well.
266 types of birds can be found in the park. Some of the species you
will see are the “tijeretas de mar”, “corocoras”, herons, pelicans, and
flamingos. Dolphins, turtles, fish and whales also abound.
History
The site was declared a national park by the Venezuelan government.
This was done on May 26, 1974 so it could be protected from human
activities. Since its establishment, tourists have flocked to the site
to enjoy the scenery and relax. While the area is carefully preserved,
picnic areas have also been established.
Cost
If you are flying in from abroad, ticket fares will vary. The bus
fares usually cost 18 BsF per passenger. A taxi ride may cost 18 BsF.
Other Info
Different types of flora and fauna can be seen in the park, which is
another reason why it draws visitors. Many people go there during the
holidays and weekends. During this time, expect to see a lot of water
sports activity going on.
The Morrocoy National Park also has the Cerro Chichiriviche mountain
where you can relish the scenery. Along the shoreline you can go
fishing. You need to get permission first though.
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