Beautiful, isolated
tropical beaches,
shallow coral reefs and mangrove swamps teeming with a
wealth of picture-friendly
marine birds await exploration by naturalist travelers,
scuba divers and lovers of the sun in Venezuela's Morrocoy
National Park, located between Tucacas and Chichiriviche
in the eastern caribbean coast
of Falcon State.
The
complex sea ecosystems of mangrove-lined channels and
estuaries protected by the confines of the maritime areas
of the park are an ideal hideaway for birdwatching,
cruising,
kayaking,
scuba
diving, snorkeling and windsurfing
enthusiasts. Beneath the surface of warm, clear waters,
abundant coral and fish life thrive along the reefs and
mangrove roots. Overhead, the mangroves serve as lively
rookeries for pink flamingos, herons, scarlet ibis and
frigate birds while the nearby salt lagoon
and tidal flat of the Cuare Nature Preserve is a perfect
location for morning and afternoon wildlife
viewing. The 30 secluded cayos (reef-formed islands)
inside the marine park are primarily uncrowded offering
snow-white beaches fringed with swaying coconut palms
ideal for relaxing during the midday heat.
The
closest airports are Valencia and Coro and overland transportation
is also offered from Caracas.
First class accommodations such as the Morrocoy Coral
Reef Hotel Resort & Marina and the Sunway Morrocoy
make for a perfect family
destination. Our preferred lodge is the posada El
Solar de La Luna, a fabulous and beautiful guesthouse
cataloged as the best one in Venezuela. Sailboats, catamarans
and trimarans are on hand for sailing tours of the romantic
and spectacular park's keys.
Contact
us to include the Morrocoy
National Park in a customized itinerary of travel to Venezuela.
