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This
beach on the northeastern coast of the
Paraguaná Peninsula, in the Municipality of
Falcón, was once the most important port in
the area. Its cool, shallow waters protected
by reefs offer the best waves in the region
for the practice of windsurfing because of the
winds that blow there. The Antillean and
Spanish architectural influences give the
streets of the city a unique and colorful
touch.
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By
road: From Coro.
By air: There is a small landing field for
light aircraft south of Adícora. The José
Leonardo Chirinos International Airport in the
city of Coro is not too far away.
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Tourist Attractions |
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 Paraguaná
Peninsula
Handsome beaches lie on both sides of the
Peninsula. On the northeastern side are
Adicora, Buchuaco, el Supí and Tiraya, all of
which are shallow-water beaches protected by
coral reefs. The wind blows particularly
strongly in Adicora, making it perfect for the
practice of windsurfing. The waters off the
beaches of Villa Marina and el Pico on the
west coast are deeper and colder.
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 The
Coro Sand dunes
South of the Peninsula, on the highway from
Coro to Punto Fijo stretch the spectacular
Coro Sand dunes, sand mountains sculpted by
the wind that cover an area of 91,280
hectares. The Coro Sand dunes were declared a
National Park in 1972.
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 The
City of Coro
Venezuela’s first capital, Coro is also
known as the museum city. It cobblestone
streets stand guard over handsome
architectural masterpieces of the colonial
period.
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 Santa
Ana Hill
Declared a National Monument, this hill
standing at the center of the Paraguaná
Peninsula is covered with leafy vegetation and
offers a pleasant climate. It is the highest
point on the Peninsula, rising 830 meters
above sea level. The view from its summit
spans the entire Peninsula, the Coro highlands
and the island of Aruba. Handsome waterfalls
and thick fog envelop visitors in a haze of
mystery.
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