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Region Sights & Activities
 Choroní/Puerto Colombia-- Aragua State
Choroní is an old colonial town on the mountains of the state of Aragua, situated approximately 90 km from the city of Maracay. In the times of the colony, Choroní was a prosperous farming town where cocoa was cultivated. Colorful colonial homes, posadas and restaurants line the streets. The port of Puerto Colombia is a lively fishing village on the coast, just below Choroní, where you'll find Playa Grande...
Isla de Coche & Isla Cubagua-- Nueva Esparta State
Like El Yaque beach on Margarita, the island of Coche, situated just off the coast of Margarita island, offers one the best places in the world for Windsurfing...
Isla Margarita-- Nueva Esparta State
Due to its freeport status (read: duty free) Margarita has become the least expensive resort in the Caribbean for tourists from Europe and North America. With its miles and miles of coast, and a varied nightlife that includes restaurants, clubs/discos, and casinos, Margarita offers many options to enjoy the sun and the sea...
Playa Medina-- Sucre State
Near the fishing village of Rio Caribe, Playa Medina with its colorful homes and attractive promenades is considered one of the most beautiful coastal enclaves in Venezuela...
Parque Nacional Archipelago Los Roques--
Los Roques is an archipelago encompassing forty-two coralline islands and hundreds of sandy cays or islets. This area is a protected nature paradise for beach lovers, fishing and diving enthusiasts, and tourists seeking an unspoiled alternative to the resort-like spots found everywhere else in the Caribbean...
Parque Nacional Henri Pittier-- Aragua State
Situated within the north-central mountainous region and the coast of Aragua, The Parque Nacional Henri Pittier is the oldest nature preserve in Venezuela. The park is a favorite place for birdwatchers, as more than five hundred bird species are found here...
Parque Nacional Mochima-- Sucre State
El Parque Nacional Mochima is located in the northeast section of Venezuela, in close proximity to the cities of Barcelona, Puerto La Cruz and Cumana. Its expansive area includes mountains, beaches and islands...
Parque Nacional Morrocoy-- Falcón State
This national park was created in 1974 to protect the extensive mangrove channels-- home to many marine birds-- and its 30 coralline cays. This is park is a paradise for scuba divers and birdwatchers. The most popular beaches include Paiclas, Playuela, Playamero and Cayo Sombrero...
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