El Avila National park, National park in Coastal Range, Venezuela
El Avila National Park covers 81,900 hectares of mountain terrain between Caracas and the Caribbean Sea, reaching elevations of 2,765 meters at Pico Naiguatá point.
The Venezuelan government established El Avila National Park on December 12, 1958, following conservation efforts that began in the nineteenth century.
Local residents refer to El Avila as the lungs of Caracas, where a large illuminated crucifix appears each December marking the arrival of winter weather.
Visitors access the park through multiple entry points across three regions: Miranda, Vargas, and Capital District, with trails suitable for different hiking abilities.
The park contains 500 bird species, representing 36 percent of Venezuela's total bird population, along with 100 butterfly species and 120 mammal species.
Location: Miranda
Location: Vargas state
Location: Capital District
Inception: December 12, 1958
Elevation above the sea: 2,765 m
GPS coordinates: 10.53333,-66.86667
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:19
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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