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Nice beach at Cayo Sombrero

Morrocoy is in the state of Falcón in Northwest Venezuela.

Understand[edit]

History[edit]

Landscape[edit]

Flora and fauna[edit]

Coral reefs and tropical fish are abundant in the waters around the cayos. Dolphins, marine turtles and even some coastal caimans live in the remoter mangroves. Birds include pelicans, flamingoes, egrets and the odd scarlet ibis.

On the islands, vegetation is sparse and generally adapted to the dry, salty environment.

Climate[edit]

Get in[edit]

Fees and permits[edit]

Get around[edit]

See[edit]

Do[edit]

The main islands, or cayos are Borracho, Pelón, Sombrero, Sal, Playuela and Peraza.

Buy[edit]

Eat[edit]

Drink[edit]

Sleep[edit]

Still standing!

Lodging[edit]

Camping[edit]

Camping is allowed on some of the islands, such as Cayo Paiclá, but not all ; a permit should be requested from the Inparques offices in Tucacas or Chichiriviche.

Backcountry[edit]

Stay safe[edit]

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