Morrocoy National Park
Venezuela · Americas
About Morrocoy National Park
Morrocoy is in the state of Falcón in Northwest Venezuela.
Morrocoy National Park travel guide
Understand
History
Landscape
Flora and fauna Coral reefs and tropical fish are abundant in the waters around the cayos. Dolphins, marine turtles and even some coastal caimans live in the remoter mangroves. Birds include pelicans, flamingoes, egrets and the odd scarlet ibis. On the islands, vegetation is sparse and generally adapted to the dry, salty environment.
Climate
Do
The main islands, or cayos are Borracho, Pelón, Sombrero, Sal, Playuela and Peraza.
Sleep
Lodging
Camping Camping is allowed on some of the islands, such as Cayo Paiclá, but not all; a permit should be requested from the Inparques offices in Tucacas or Chichiriviche.
Backcountry
Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.