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The Paraguana Peninsula, located in the north of Falcón State, is one of the most remote regions of the country and the northernmost, just 27 km from the island of Aruba, and a little farther east are the islands of Bonaire and Curacao. It is connected to the mainland by an isthmus of dunes which was declared a national park in 1974, with the name of"Medanos de Coro" and spreads over an area of ​​approximately 92,000 hectares. The peninsula occupies an area of ​​approximately 2500 km2 and its Cape “San Roman”, the northernmost point of Venezuela, was discovered by Spanish explorer Alonso de Ojeda in the year of 1499.

The name Paraguaná in the caquetío language (indigenous ethnic group inhabiting the area) means "garden between the sea." It is an excellent opportunity to enter a desert-like ecosystem, and appreciate a wide variety of vegetation typical of these environments. Visit Montecano Biological Reserve, uncrowded place where we will observe endemic wildlife while hiking on a very well preserved nature trail.

Besides nature, Paraguaná peninsula is rich in its historical and cultural heritage, in its villages you will find important examples of religious colonial architecture dating back to the early colonization era.

In Araguato we offer you a one-day visit to see the most emblematic places of this beautiful and unusual region of the country. Below is a list of places of interest:

Laying on the eastern half of the territory occupied  by the Canaima National Park, with an area of ​​10,800 km2, is a region where we find the oldest geological formations on earth: 2.000 million years of tectonic activity and erosion have resulted in a landscape  full of special formations, valleys, rivers, plateaus known as "tepuis", waterfalls and natural baths that host to countless species of flora and fauna. Since the opening of the national road #10, which connects the major cities of Bolivar State with the Brazilian border, the visit to this beautiful region of the country has popularized. It has been the setting and inspiration for movies and documentaries about the prehistory, including Jurassic Park and the popular novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Lost World". Come along and enjoy yourself in a landscape that can only be described as magical!

Our hosts are the indigenous Pemón known for their hospitality and their workship, through the learning of their traditions and cosmology, we’ll expand our vision and sensitivity to this unique landscape in the world.

Here we describe our basic itinerary of 3 days and 2 nights, during which we will cover the main attractions. We can organize more extensive tours as required by our travelers.

Los Medanos and Sandboarding

Declared a national park in 1974 to protect the dunes isthmus connecting the Paraguaná Peninsula with the mainland, Los Medanos de Coro is an important reference of Venezuela attractions and are visited by thousands of people around the world. Its large dunes, scattered in about 6 km2 and with an average height of 50-100 meters offer an excellent "sand-park" to practice sandboarding: A growing extreme sport born in Brazil, which consits in surfing down sand dunes using a board specially made for this purpose.

Origin

The sandboarding was created by surfers on the island of Santa Catarina - Brazil as an alternative to surfing the days when the sea had little waves. Today has a lot of practitioners around the world, especially in the United States, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Mexico and Namibia, to name a few, with a lot of annual events such as regional championships, national and even global, where enthusiasts "sandboarders" of many countries show their skills in both speed and driving and performing jumps and stunts.

In Venezuela and Coro

In Venezuela sandboarding is relatively recent, and in Araguato we consider ourselves pioneers in the introduction of the sport in Los Medanos de Coro. When and how? After being in contact with snowboard and practice it for several seasons in Europe, we asked ourselves if it could be possible to surf down a dune with a snowboard and drive it as such. and ... we tried!. The response was positive and then it was just enough to consult the Internet to discover how widespread and popular the sport was in other countries where there were dunes. We got some snowboards and we started practicing and taking travelers to the dunes to whom we presented the sport. The reactions from the outset were positive and demand grew. The activity was consolidated as one of the "to do things" when visiting Coro and the dunes after Brian Kluepfel, incharge of updating the famous travel guide "Lonely Planet" went with us to do a tour of sandboarding. Satisfied with the experience and the sport itself, decided to write an article in the guide and it was thus first time the activity was outlined in an international publication. Increased demand led to the rest of the posadas and travel agencies based in Coro to get involved and practice the activity and even raided successfully in making sand boards which has resulted in the consolidation of the city and their dunes as a destination for fun practice of this extreme sport.

In the year 2012 we had the visit of two important "Sandboard" people: Digiacomo Días from the very island of Santa Catarina - Brazil, three times world champion of "Big Air" sandboarding, and the first sandboarder to do a "double front flip" and Fabian Orsi  owner at "Sandwave" an Argentine brand, manufacturers of boards of excellent quality. Both really enjoyed our dunes and agreed that its level is optimal for the sport.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with our Canaima and Angel Falls tours, where you’ll discover one of the world’s oldest geological regions. Canaima National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, covers 30,000 km² and features the breathtaking Tepuys—flat-topped mountains that create a stunning, lost world ambiance.

At the heart of this incredible park is Angel Falls, known as “Kerepapukay Vena” by the Pemón indigenous people. Experience the awe of the highest waterfall in the world, plunging 1,000 meters down a spectacular sandstone cliff, surrounded by lush rainforest.

Our tours are designed for all adventurers, starting conveniently from Caracas or Ciudad Bolivar. Whether you're hiking through scenic trails, exploring indigenous culture, or capturing the perfect photo of Angel Falls, you’ll create memories that last a lifetime.

Join us on our Canaima and Angel Falls tours and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Venezuela's natural treasures. Book your adventure today!

176 Km north of Caracas, we found this paradise of crystal clear waters and abundant marine life. A place to rest and enjoy nature in a peaceful way, faraway in beautiful wide beaches. The National Park Archipelago Los Roques occupies an area of ​​approximately 40 km2 and its 50 islands are sure to find a perfect place to enjoy the sea and sun of the best Venezuelan Caribbean.

Most hosting services are located in Gran Roque, the largest of the islands and that serves as the capital of these islands. Here also is the airport and Inparques office (National Institute of National Parks)

Los Roques is the largest marine park in the Caribbean and home to a rich variety of marine life, and is perhaps the only archipelago of islands in the world that doesn’t have a volcanic origin. It has two well defined coral reefs in north and south, providing excellent opportunities to practice diving and snorkeling. It also has a station for water sports like kayaking and ends, the Kite Surf to name a few.

In Araguato offer all the services needed for an unforgettable stay. We work with a variety of guesthouses that allow us to satisfy all levels of requirements of our customers.

Here we present our basic program for 2 days / 1 night full board. All departures are from the National Terminal  of Maiquetia Simon Bolivar airport in Caracas and from Higuerote domestic airport