Guatopo National Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Guatopo National ParkParque Nacional Guatopo |
|
|---|---|
|
IUCN Category II (National Park)
|
|
 |
|
.svg)
 Guatopo National Park
Parque Nacional Guatopo Location in Venezuela
|
|
| Location |  Venezuela |
| Area | 1,224.64 km2 (472.84 sq mi) |
| Established | March 28, 1958 |
The Guatopo National Park (which in Spanish is Parque nacional Guatopo) is a special protected area in the northern part of Venezuela, a country in South America. It's like a huge natural playground! This park is officially a national park, meaning it's kept safe to protect its amazing plants and animals.
The park stretches across two states in Venezuela: Miranda and Guárico. It's surrounded by different natural features. To the north, you'll find the Cordillera de la Costa (a mountain range) and a flat area called the Barlovento Plain. To the south, there are foothills leading to the vast plains. The park also connects to other mountain ranges on its eastern and western sides.
How Guatopo Became a Park
Before it was a park, these lands had a long history of different owners. For example, in the late 1600s and early 1700s, parts of this land were owned by people like Don Pedro de Ponte Andrade Jaspe and Montenegro.
Much later, in 1958, the Venezuelan government decided these important lands should be protected. They officially declared it a national park. This was done to make sure the beautiful nature and wildlife in Guatopo would be safe for everyone, now and in the future.
Gallery
-
A beautiful waterfall inside the park.
-
Plants growing back during winter.
-
Some parts of the park can experience dry periods.
-
Ferns are common plants found in Guatopo National Park.
See also
Want to learn more? Check out the article in Spanish: Parque nacional Guatopo para niños
- List of national parks of Venezuela
- Sierra Nevada National Park (Venezuela)]
