Península de Paria National Park Facts for Kids

Quick facts for kids Península de Paria National Park Parque Nacional Península de Paria
IUCN Category II (National Park)

Península de Paria National Park Parque Nacional Península de Paria Location in Venezuela
Location	Venezuela
Area	375 km² (145 sq mi)
Established	December 12, 1978 (1978-12-12)

The Península de Paria National Park (also known as Parque Nacional Península de Paria in Spanish) is a special protected area in Venezuela. It's located on the Paria Peninsula, a unique piece of land that reaches out into the sea. This park helps protect amazing plants and animals that live in this beautiful coastal and mountainous region. It's a place where nature is kept safe for everyone to enjoy.

Where is Península de Paria National Park?
- Why was the park created?
- Rivers in the park
Fun things to do at Península de Paria National Park!
- Exploring the mountains
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Where is Península de Paria National Park?

This national park is found in eastern Sucre state in Venezuela. It sits right between the warm waters of the Gulf of Paria and the big, blue Caribbean Sea. The park covers parts of the Arismendi, Mariño, and Valdez districts.

Why was the park created?

The Península de Paria National Park was officially created on December 12, 1978. It was established to protect a very special part of the Venezuelan Coastal Range. This area has unique plants and animals, similar to those found in the Venezuelan Guiana. Protecting this area helps keep these important natural habitats safe.

Rivers in the park

Several important rivers begin in the mountains within the park. These include the Macuro, Yacua, Río Oscuro, Río Grande, El Mapire, and Ceiba rivers. All of these rivers flow south from the park and peninsula into the Gulf of Paria.

Fun things to do at Península de Paria National Park!

Península de Paria National Park is a great place for outdoor adventures. You can go hiking and enjoy many other outdoor activities. The park has both beautiful coastal areas and impressive mountains.

Exploring the mountains

The park is home to the highest points on the peninsula. These include Cerro El Patao, which is 1,070 meters (about 3,510 feet) above sea level. Even taller is Cerro Humo, reaching 1,371 meters (about 4,498 feet) above sea level. These peaks offer amazing views and challenging hikes for visitors.