Chorro El Indio National Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chorro El Indio National Park Parque nacional Chorro El Indio
IUCN Category II (National Park)
Chorro El Indio National Park Parque nacional Chorro El Indio Location in Venezuela
Location	Venezuela
Area	170 km2 (66 sq mi)
Established	1989 (1989)

The Chorro El Indio National Park (which means Chorro El Indio National Park in Spanish) is a special natural area in Venezuela. It's located east of San Cristóbal, in Táchira State. You can find it in the Maravilla mountain range. To get there, you can use the highway that goes from San Cristóbal to Macanillo and Potosí.

This park covers about 17,000 hectares, which is like 170 square kilometers. Its elevation ranges from 1,100 meters to 2,600 meters above sea level. The temperature usually stays between 12°C and 23°C. It has a warm mountain climate with lots of rain, getting about 2,000 mm of rain each year. The park was officially made a National Park on December 7, 1989, by the president at that time, Carlos Andrés Pérez.

Discover Chorro El Indio National Park

Chorro El Indio National Park is a protected area in Venezuela. It's a place where nature is kept safe for everyone to enjoy. National parks help protect important plants, animals, and landscapes. This park is known for its beautiful mountains and waterfalls.

Where is Chorro El Indio Park?

This amazing park is found in the western part of Venezuela. It's in Táchira State, which is a region known for its mountains. The park is located to the east of a city called San Cristóbal. It's part of a larger mountain chain known as the Maravilla.

What Makes This Park Special?

Chorro El Indio National Park is home to several important natural features. It includes high mountain areas called páramos. Some of these páramos are named Guarín, El Pino, El Moradeño, El Moraleño, El Oso, Cerro La Maravilla, and Cerro El Chimborazo.

The park also has two famous waterfalls:

• Chorro El Indio
• Chorro El Franklin

These waterfalls are found near the start of the Zúñiga River. The mix of mountains, rivers, and waterfalls makes the park a very beautiful and important natural spot.

When Was the Park Created?

Chorro El Indio National Park was officially established on December 7, 1989. It became a national park by a special rule from the government. The president of Venezuela at that time, Carlos Andrés Pérez, signed the decree. This decision helped protect the park's unique environment for future generations.

See also

In Spanish: Parque nacional Chorro El Indio para niños

• List of national parks of Venezuela
• Mochima National Park

Images for kids

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  Chorro El Indio Waterfall