Morrocoy , Venezuela

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Morrocoy National Park is another beautiful region of the Caribbean. Situated on the east coast of the Falcón State, the park comprises 32,090ha of coral islands and reefs, as well as part of the mainland coast. For more information on the mainland area of the park, click on the following link to The Northwest. The park was founded in 1974, and its calm blue waters, numerous coral gardens and deserted beaches attract a great number of Venezuelan and foreign tourists alike. The park is renowned for its birdlife, which includes frigates, pelicans, cormorants and boobies. Oyster beds line the mangroves, and marine life is prolific. Hundreds of colorful fish live in and around the reefs, and stingray bask in the shallows. There are excellent spots for snorkeling and diving, and water skiing is becoming increasingly popular. The most-visited island is Cayo Sombrero, which can get busy at weekends and during national holidays. To explore the park, tourists can charter boats or go on day-trips from the mainland towns of Tucacas and Chichiriviche. At low tide, it is possible to go between some islands on foot. The only way to stay on the islands is to camp, though there is no fresh water. Source: www.think-venezuela.net

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