Esteros de Camaguán, Protected wetland area in Guárico, Venezuela.
Description
Esteros de Camaguán is a protected wetland in Guárico that transforms with the seasons, holding water during rainy months and turning to grassland when dry. The landscape shifts between flooded plains and open ground depending on rainfall patterns.
History
The wetland received protected status through a presidential decree in 2000, establishing it as an official reserve. This designation allowed authorities to manage and safeguard the seasonal landscape.
Culture
Local people use traditional hunting and fishing methods in specific zones of the reserve, maintaining practices passed down through generations.
Practical
Access is best between May and November when water levels are highest and the plains are navigable. Visitors should prepare for wet conditions and bring appropriate equipment for moving through flooded areas.
Did you know?
The reserve is a vital stopover for numerous water bird species that find food and nesting grounds there. The seasonal shifts in water and land create conditions where different species thrive at different times.
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