Travel to Morrocoy It is discovering a Paradise in the Caribbean
It is a national park located on the east coast of Falcón and northwest of Golfo Triste; On the central western coast of Venezuela, near the cities of Boca de Aro, Tucacas, Sanare, Chichiriviche, Ciudad Flamingo and Tocuyo de la Costa. It was declared a national park on May 26, 1974 and has an area of 32,090 hectares.
Sprawling across the land and water of the Golfo Triste, the park includes an area of mangroves and a large number of islets, including Cayo Borro, Cayo Muerto, Cayo Sombrero, Cayo Sal, Cayo Las Animas, Cayo Pescadores, along with stunning beaches. of white sand. such as Playa Mero and Paiclás Punta Brava, Mayorquina, Playuela, Playuelita, Cayo Norte, Boca Seca, Cayo Muerto and many other beaches; As well as the lowlands (without riverbanks) such as Pago Cayman, 360, Tocobedo and Los Juanes
In the terrain, Cerro Morrocoy stands out at a height of 250 meters above sea level; All inland streams, mangroves, bays and islands.
In Morrocoy and its tourist places you can get many options for fun and tourism, so it is necessary that you always evaluate before your trip which places you want to visit and prepare for the adventure with friends or family.
That is why we always bring you the best options, on this occasion we have brought you Morrocoy National Park as a great tourist destination.
Activities in Morrocoy
Boat tours
You can enjoy the transfers to the islets with a ride in the typical peñeros (boat or boat) of the locals, sail without haste to reach a point of turquoise and crystalline waters and enjoy the impressive landscapes that you will find in Morrocoy.
Kayaking and canoeing practice
It is one of those experiences that you want to repeat over and over again.
The contact with nature, the calm of sailing without motors, visiting spectacular places that cannot be accessed by boat, being able to feel with each stroke how you advance and being able to see turtles, sea birds, stars and others already justify this trip.
Nature & Wildlife Tours
But the greatest attraction is the marine species and the spectacular beaches that visitors find in the more than twelve keys or islets of the park. There, among the coral reefs, it is easy to come across numerous species of sea turtles, and a great variety of tropical fish. And for those who prefer the mountains, the Chichiriviche hill rises for them more than 250 meters above sea level. Among the murmur of the Araguato monkeys, caves with petroglyphs and the shadows of imposing tropical jungles, visitors can take excursions and walks. In any of these scenarios, the Morrocoy National Park is an impressive and majestic place, one of the perfect places to relax and disconnect from the stress that everyday life can cause.Attractions of Morrocoy
Cayo Sombrero
It is the largest island after Isla Brava and also one of the most visited by tourists due to its large size, it has two extensive beaches, the main one made up of calm waters and coral sand and the next one you must cross a forest of green and leafy palm trees that provide natural shade to its visitors; Its waters are ideal for snorkeling.
Many tourists venture to camp on this island. In this place you can enjoy the tourist services offered by the locals, such as the rental of awnings and chairs, bathrooms, you can eat in any of the two delicious restaurants that are there, and from the vendors you can enjoy the delicacies of the sea with the different crustaceans and dishes that the locals have to offer.
Cayo Sal
This paradise island is located just 10 minutes by boat from Chichiriviche. It has a relatively large size, it is decorated by a spectacular landscape of green palms, peaceful and crystalline waters, white sands and in its depths there are not many coral residues.
Cayo Los Juanes
Known as “the natural pool”, this is because it does not have sandy beaches, which makes it different from the rest. It is a place very frequented by sports boats. A spectacular and quite famous place. Its waters are not that deep, which is why people dare to go down calmly.
Cayo Pelón
It is the smallest island, it is located in the Chichiriviche region; It adopted its name because there is no vegetation on the island, it is made up of white sands and is surrounded by abundant corals. It does not have any kind of tourist services. This small paradise is characteristic for disappearing when the tide rises in the middle of the sunset and reappears in the morning when the tide goes out.
Mayorquina
It is a truly extraordinary beach on the mainland belonging to Morrocoy. Mayorquina is an idyllic place made up of beautiful turquoise waters as clear as crystal. On the beach you can see an area of good quality limestone rock walls ideal for practicing block or psychobloc climbing. This is one of the main attractions of the beach and also something difficult to ignore, due to its large size.
TU VIAJE A MORROCOY
After this summary of the most outstanding places that Morrocoy has to offer the traveler, the time has come to prepare your trip to this unique destination full of unforgettable corners.
We offer hotels of various categories, a private driver and a complete itinerary through the most interesting places in the country, where all tickets are included. Get in touch with us and we will prepare the best possible trip for you.