Turuepano National Park

Turuepano National Park spans 72,600 hectares of deltaic plains, featuring extensive mangrove forests and interconnected waterways along the Gulf of Paria.

The Venezuelan government established this protected area through Decree 1634 on June 5, 1991, to preserve the Orinoco Delta swamp forests.

Local communities around the park maintain traditional fishing practices in its waters, which contain numerous species of fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.

Visitors can access the park through Puerto Ajies, where boat tours navigate through the waterways with experienced guides familiar with the complex channel system.

The park provides critical habitat for the West Indian manatee, which lives in the mixture of fresh and brackish waters throughout the protected area.

Location: Sucre

Inception: June 5, 1991

Operator: Inparques

GPS coordinates: 10.45194,-62.90365

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14