Médanos de Coro National Park, Desert national park near Coro, Venezuela
The national park spans 91 square kilometers of sand dunes, reaching heights of 40 meters across three distinct ecological zones including mangrove swamps.
The Venezuelan government established Médanos de Coro National Park in February 1974 to preserve the natural sand dune formations and coastal habitats.
Twenty-one bird species, including the Yellow-shouldered Amazon, inhabit this protected area alongside rabbits, anteaters, foxes, and various desert-adapted creatures.
Visitors can reach the park by bus or taxi from Coro city and participate in activities such as sand boarding, quad biking, or horseback riding.
Four temporary lagoons emerged among the sand dunes during the substantial floods of December 1999, creating an exceptional desert oasis.
Location: Municipio Falcón
Location: Municipio Miranda
Inception: February 6, 1974
Elevation above the sea: 1 m
Website: http://losmedanos.com/index2.htm
GPS coordinates: 11.60642,-69.73763
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:18
Venezuela contains locations away from standard routes. The Andes contain waterfalls and colonial towns. The coast features remote beaches and islands. Inland areas offer caves, rock art, and nature parks. The region includes rare natural phenomena such as regular lightning storms.
Venezuela presents diverse landscapes for photography. Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, drops 979 meters. Los Roques beaches display turquoise waters. Canaima National Park features waterfalls between table mountains. The capital Caracas shows colonial architecture next to modern buildings.
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