Morrocoy National Park

Morrocoy National Park is a coastal protected area on Venezuela’s Caribbean coast that includes mangrove lagoons, coral cays and a string of small islands. The park conserves nearshore reefs and important coastal wetlands.

Visitors travel among shallow lagoons and cays for beach activities, snorkeling and birdwatching; marine life and sandy keys are the primary attractions. Boat excursions link mainland launch points with the park’s cays and inshore reefs.

Morrocoy was established to protect coastal and marine habitats and has since been managed for both conservation and recreational use, with nearby coastal communities providing visitor services. Conservation measures regulate activity to protect mangroves and reefs.

The park lies along Venezuela’s north-central coast in the vicinity of Falcón state (accessible from coastal towns) and includes a mix of inshore cays and mainland mangrove lagoons.

• Access and habitats: The park combines mangrove-lined lagoons, coral reefs and offshore cays; boat trips from towns such as Tucacas and Chichiriviche are the usual visitor routes.
• Best time to visit: Best weather for beach and boat activities is typically during the drier months when seas are calmer and visibility for snorkeling is higher.