El Guacharo National Park, National park in Monagas and Sucre, Venezuela
The park spans 62,700 hectares across two separate units, featuring limestone caves, dense rainforest, and a network of mountain trails in the Caripe Mountain System.
German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt first documented his visit to the Cueva del Guacharo on September 18, 1799, marking the beginning of scientific exploration in this area.
The indigenous Chaima people maintained strong spiritual connections with the Guacharo Cave, considering it a sacred place within their traditional beliefs and practices.
Visitors can participate in guided cave tours, birdwatching excursions, and hiking activities, with the best time to observe the Guacharo birds being at dusk.
The cave system extends 10.5 kilometers through sedimentary rocks formed 130 million years ago, housing approximately 10,000 nocturnal Guacharo birds.
Location: Monagas
Location: Sucre
Inception: May 27, 1975
Operator: Inparques
GPS coordinates: 10.17176,-63.55385
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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