El Guácharo
Venezuela, Monagas
El Guácharo
LocationVenezuela, Monagas
RegionMonagas
TypeNational Park
Coordinates10.1670°, -63.5500°
Established1975
Area627
Nearest CityCaripe (3 mi)
Major CityMaturín (40 mi)
Entrance Fee10
About El Guácharo
El Guácharo National Park is famous for its extensive cave system home to the oilbird (guácharo). The park contains one of the most impressive cave networks in South America. The main cave extends for several kilometers and hosts unique ecosystems and archaeological sites.