Cuevas de Paraguaná
Venezuela, Falcón
Cuevas de Paraguaná
LocationVenezuela, Falcón
RegionFalcón
TypeWildlife Sanctuary
Coordinates11.9670°, -70.2000°
Established2008
Area0.72
Nearest CityPunto Fijo (20 km)
About Cuevas de Paraguaná
Venezuela's only wildlife sanctuary, protecting four cave systems on the Paraguaná Peninsula that serve as critical roosts and breeding sites for colonies of insectivorous and nectarivorous bats, including the endemic and critically endangered Paraguaná Mustached Bat (Pteronotus paraguanensis).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cuevas de Paraguaná located?
Cuevas de Paraguaná is located in Falcón, Venezuela at coordinates 11.967, -70.2.
How do I get to Cuevas de Paraguaná?
To get to Cuevas de Paraguaná, the nearest city is Punto Fijo (20 km).
How large is Cuevas de Paraguaná?
Cuevas de Paraguaná covers approximately 0.72 square kilometers (0 square miles).
When was Cuevas de Paraguaná established?
Cuevas de Paraguaná was established in 2008.