Juan Crisóstomo Falcón National Park

Juan Crisóstomo Falcón National Park is a protected area in Falcón state with mountainous terrain that includes cloud forests, savannas, and karst cave systems. Underground waterways flow through the limestone landscape, creating hidden channels that feed the region's water supply.

The park was established in 1987 to protect the landscape and its colonial heritage. The Spanish Way, an old road through the Sierra de San Luis mountains, still traces the routes that once connected settlements during colonial times.

Local communities rely on water that flows from the park's highlands to supply nearby cities and towns. These mountain springs are central to how people in the region live and work.

The park has hiking trails leading to viewpoints, caves, and waterfalls, with Cerro Galicia being the highest peak. The mountainous terrain requires reasonable fitness and good footwear for safe travel.

The Haitón del Guarataro cave reaches about 305 meters in depth, making it Venezuela's deepest limestone cave. This hidden system reveals the remarkable underground world that feeds the region's water sources.

Inception: 1987

GPS coordinates: 11.14990,-69.68990

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:58