Mochima National
Park was created in 1973 to protect 234,489 acres of semi
tropical coastal mountains and many secluded bays with
semi arid islands and mangroves located in the homonymous
region, between the states of Anzoategui and Sucre in
the northeastern part of Venezuela. It is a continental,
marine and insular park. It has pretty coral formations,
beautiful mangroves along the continental coast, nice
beaches and attractive landscapes.
Its
marine and coastal ecosystems include a wealth of rocky
islands and islets of rugged relief. Known for its great
beauty, Mochima National Park is also rich in its tranquil,
crystal clear waters and in its underwater scenic resources
and is a wonderful place for sailing, snorkeling, diving
or water skiing.
El
Saco beach in Chimana Grande Island is apt for snorkeling.
El Faro beach in Chimana II Island is notable for its
amazingly transparent waters and the variety of birds
and reptiles (especially Iguanas) that can be seen, along
with fossils, petroglyphs and underwater caves. Isla de
Monos (Monkey Island) is the only one to have its own
water supply from a small spring. La Cienaga Cove, rich
in mangroves, is the nestling place for the 75% of the
Pelicans living in the pak so the visits are restricted
part of the year. Isla Cachicamo is a integral protection
area where dolphins can be seen easily. Rich in coral
formations of importance, navigation is restricted.
Mochima
NP is easily reached by road from either Puerto La Cruz
(Anzoategui) or Cumana (Sucre), both cities equally equidistant
from the park. Tours of the park by charter sailboat or
yacht are also possible.
Contact
us to include Mochima on the east coast in
a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
