El Caura
Venezuela, Bolívar, Amazonas
El Caura
About El Caura
El Caura National Park, created in 2017, is Venezuela's largest national park and one of the largest in South America, covering 75,340 km² of pristine tropical rainforest in the Guiana Highlands. The park encompasses the entire Caura River basin and harbors extraordinary biodiversity including over 475 bird species, 168 mammal species, and seven indigenous ethnic groups including the Yekwana and Sanema peoples. The Caura River is a major tributary of the Orinoco and sustains one of the most intact rainforest ecosystems on Earth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is El Caura located?
El Caura is located in Bolívar, Amazonas, Venezuela at coordinates 7.636, -64.883.
How do I get to El Caura?
To get to El Caura, the nearest city is Ciudad Bolívar (150 km).
How large is El Caura?
El Caura covers approximately 75,340 square kilometers (29,089 square miles).
When was El Caura established?
El Caura was established in 2017.