An archipelago of mangrove and white sand cays only a few hours from Caracas, very popular with Venezuelan domestic tourism
Area
320 km²
Protection category
IUCN II
Parque nacional —
Designated in
1974
Declared in 1974, Morrocoy combines a mangrove shoreline with an archipelago of small white sand cays off the coast of Falcón state, one of the most popular beach destinations for Venezuelan domestic tourism because it is relatively close to Caracas. Its shallow waters, sheltered from the open swell, favour extensive seagrass meadows and fringing coral reefs.
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4 dive sites within 300 km are also shown.
Morrocoy: 62 documented species
Mammals7Birds14Reptiles4Cartilaginous fish
Flora and ecosystems
Ecosystems found in Venezuela, where Morrocoy lies.
Tropical rainforestSavannahMarine / coastal
Experiences in this park
Diving and snorkellingBirdwatching
Nearby dive sites
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10 km away
130 km away
134 km away
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