Tirgua National Park

Tirgua National Park is a protected area across Cojedes and Yaracuy states with deciduous forests where palm trees grow beneath the main canopy between San Carlos and Nirgua municipalities. The terrain is home to howler monkeys, pumas, macaws, tapirs, and many other animal species living in their natural surroundings.

The area was designated as a national park in 1992 to protect the source regions of several rivers. This decision recognized the forest's importance for water security in the region.

Local communities near the park boundaries maintain traditional practices while participating in conservation programs to protect natural resources for future generations.

Visitors should prepare for humid and warm conditions since forests there remain wet year-round and temperatures stay high. Guided hikes on marked trails are the best way to observe wildlife and navigate safely through the terrain.

The Tirgua river system supplies water to agricultural regions, making forest cover fundamental to the local economy. Protecting these forests is therefore directly tied to securing water supplies for farming and human use.