Hato El Frío, Cattle ranch and nature reserve in Apure, Venezuela.
The 200,000-acre property combines grasslands, wetlands, and gallery forests intersected by streams and rivers in the Venezuelan plains.
General Simon Bolivar granted this land to General Jose Antonio Paez in 1824 as recognition for his contributions during Venezuela's Independence War.
The biological station conducts research projects in collaboration with Spanish scientists, UNESCO, and Fundación La Salle to study local ecosystems.
Visitors can observe 270 bird species, including egrets and storks, along with capybaras, anacondas, jaguars, and river dolphins throughout the reserve.
The reserve operates a specialized breeding program for endangered Orinoco crocodiles, releasing thousands of specimens into the river system annually.
Location: Apure
Location: Municipio Muñoz
GPS coordinates: 7.83139,-68.77194
Latest update: March 8, 2025 01:17
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