Morrocoy National Park

The Morrocoy National Park

It is located in the eastern coast of Falcón State and the northwestern Gulf Sad; in Venezuela's central west coast, near the towns of Boca de Aroa, Tucacas Sanare Chichiriviche, Flamenco and Tocuyo Coast. It was declared a national park on May 26, 1974 by Executive Order No. 113, Official Gazette No. 30,408 on May 27, 1974, and consists of 32,090 has

The park extends both terrestrial and aquatic areas Triste Gulf, contains an area of mangrove and numerous islets or cays among which are Drunk, Dead Sombrero, Sal, Las Animas and Peraza, among others, with spectacular beaches white sand beach as Mero, Paiclas, Juanes, Playuela, Tucupido Blue Dry Mouth and more. In the relief highlight the Chichiriviche hill, with elevations 250msnm; the set of internal bays and mangrove cays and islands.

With regard to the wildlife in the park inhabited by numerous species of birds, about 266, reported for Cuare Wildlife Refuge. Because Morrocay National Park and Wildlife Refuge Cuare are located in the same geographical area, it is inferred that the park should be a similar number, among which stand out the osprey, elflamenco vulnerable species like the heron paddle, pelican species of birds whose preferred habitat is the mangrove vegetation nesting and resting, Cotua, Chusmita or white egret, the helmeted topknot, real parrot Amazona, lacorocoro the pechiblanca heron and distribution of species considered restricted as the frigate or frigate sea. Mangrove Bay Morrocoy are excellent bird sanctuaries; especially in Bird Island, which is a covered mangrove cay located in the central area of the park.

Also inhabit many marine reptiles, including sea turtles stand out as the green turtle, hawksbill, the leatherback turtle, the big headed turtle and the American crocodile, all considered by the red book endangered. Among mammals include both marine mammals (dolphins, whales) that use the park as well as shelter demamíferos different terrestrial species, which are located mostly in the Cerro Chichiriviche, among which may be mentioned brocket deer and white-tailed deer the anteater, the crab-eating fox, howler monkey, sloth, opossum, paca, agouti and peccary cinched. Fish breeding in the park include grouper, snapper, curbina, tarpon, snook, toadfish, dogfish, sardine, mackerel, grunt, the barracuda, the black pacu, and fish that live on coral reefs . Among the shellfish: the mangrove oyster, sea hares, Quigua, there are 2 types of lobsters Panulirus argus -Panulirus grettatus, blue and red crabs, crabs, and other species. There is a diverse range of insects, although there is still gathering information for the area.

Consider that today and over the years, the wildlife of the park has undergone a major negative impact due to the indiscriminate activities of the man, there has been a significant decline in coral species, which have suffered a decrease in recent years.

The Morrocay National Park has a wide range of environmental possibilities and natural landscapes; coupled with extraordinary landscape scenarios that characterize each of the places that make up the park, rich in biodiversity and beauty.

Beaches Morrocoy are spectacular, we found a number of them: I fell Hat, Playuela, Playuelita, fell German Mayorquina, fell Fishermen, Playa Mero, Punta Brava, Boca Paiclas, Dry Mouth, Juanes, Under Cayman Tucupido fell Sal fell Drunk etc. But beneath them corals and fish offer its best divers in particular on three islets, but outside the area of the park, about 7 nautical miles Tucacas maintain a status of Special Protection Area : North cay, Middle cay and South cay.

The hill Chichiriviche

It is the orographic feature of the park, 285 m. Stay in high relief in the middle of the coastline surrounding environment, tertiary coral origin, belonging to the geological formation called Capadare - Agua Linda. The Cerro Chichiriviche is less associated landscape coast marine characterizes Morrocay National Park character.

Within the National Park Morrocoy flowing large numbers of tourists from all over the national territory, who will enjoy the variety of beaches, some come to camp and others come with their boats (boats). As a national park, is under surveillance Inparques (Institut National Parks) who maintains order and control.

Within the park are various communities, towns, businesses, inns.

They are the people of Leon Cano, Morrocoy, Lizardo and Aguasalobre.

There are also small marinas that make up the Association of Gulf Marine Sports Sad, which compose: Anchor Marina, Marina Las Canoas, Puerto Marina del Medio, Marina Indunave, Riviera Marina Marina Embarcadero Morrocoy Caribbean Marina, Marina La Cazanga Marina and The Cuevita.

Also are the piers, which are associations of boatmen, who are dedicated to transporting tourists to the various beaches Morrocoy The piers are Luisas, Morrocoy and Aguasalobre.

There are inns for rest of the tourists as Posada La Esmeralda, Paradise Blue, The Trinity, The Solar Moon, etc.

Also small stalls Cocadas, pies, coconut water and local crafts.

Los Juanes belonging to Morrocoy National Park. It is also known as "The Pool" because it has no sand beach, so the only access is the sea; a natural low where vacationers are able to enjoy its warm blue waters, if the rhythm of the music that carry the yachts moored in the shelter. It has a lot of vendors offering among other things, sea delicacies and cuisine accompanied by intense blue of its waters; lobster, ceviches, seafood, barbecue, drinks and even desserts are part of the services that can be found in Los Juanes and in some cases have outlets.

To visit Los Juanes may be on a private boat or a "small boat" fishing, which will come to an area surrounded by mangroves where boats for enjoyment at sea are anchored. These boats can be taken from the same Morrocoy Park or piers Tucacas people.

Los Juanes has two islands ideal for snorkeling, because the underwater wildlife that lives among corals of various colors, mangroves and are also ideal for low water sports such depth, becoming probably the most original and popular all over place Morrocoy National Park.

includes: 

  Land transfer in executive unit with A / A. 

Boat ride to the place of sighting dolphins. 

Transfer by boat to the beach. 

Welcome drink. 

Lunch (fried fish or chicken, croutons and grated salad). 

moisturizing soft drinks for the journey of the trip (water, soda, ice). 

personalized service guide.