Tapo-Caparo National Park, Protected natural area in western Venezuela.
The park extends across 2,050 square kilometers encompassing mountain forests, rivers, and waterfalls between the states of Barinas, Mérida, and Táchira.
President Carlos Andrés Pérez established the national park on January 14, 1992, to safeguard the environment surrounding the Uribante-Caparo hydroelectric project.
Scientists conduct regular research expeditions in the park to study and document the numerous species of plants, animals, and fungi present in this Andean region.
Visitors can access the park through the Barinas-San Cristóbal road between Socapó and Punta de Piedra, or via the route from Libertad to Mucuchachi.
The park contains the remains of Potosí, a former town that was relocated to create the reservoir for the hydroelectric project.
Inception: 1992
GPS coordinates: 7.86667,-71.85000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14
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