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A mapped catalogue of seismic events recorded within proximity to this Venezuelan coastal landscape

Historical Earthquake Records Associated with Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga

This collection provides a searchable database of recorded earthquake epicentres located near Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga in Nueva Esparta. Each entry includes event date, magnitude, depth, and distance to the park, drawn from scientific earthquake catalogues. The data allows for a geographic review of seismic history around the lagoon and mangrove ecosystems without implications regarding site hazard or future activity.

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A mangrove-fringed coastal lagoon linking the two halves of Isla de Margarita.

Laguna de La Restinga National Park

Laguna de La Restinga National Park is a protected coastal area on Isla de Margarita, the largest island in Venezuela's Nueva Esparta state. The park spans the narrow isthmus that joins the eastern and western portions of the island, in the municipality of Tubores, and protects one of the most important coastal lagoons in the Venezuelan Caribbean. Created in 1974, the park is administered by INPARQUES and is part of a network of eight protected areas within Nueva Esparta. The defining feature of the park is a shallow coastal lagoon bordered by extensive mangrove forests, where navigable channels weave between the roots of red, black, white, and button mangroves. Beyond the mangrove fringe, dry coastal scrub and thorny woodland cover the sandy flats, creating a distinctive transition between marine and arid island ecosystems. The combination of mangrove habitat, open lagoon waters, and surrounding xerophytic vegetation makes the park a key refuge for migratory birds, marine turtles, and an unusually rich community of coastal fish and shellfish. The lagoon is also the cultural and economic heart of local tourism on the island, with traditional motorized boats, known locally as tapaítos, ferrying visitors between mangrove channels and a sandy ocean beach. This blend of ecological significance and accessible scenery has made La Restinga one of the most recognized natural landmarks of Venezuela's Caribbean coast.

Location: Venezuela
Park type: National park
Established: 1974
Area: 188.6 km²

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Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga protects 188.62 km² of Venezuelan lowland coast, beaches, islands, and wetlands under mixed land-and-marine protection. Its earthquake search supplies event-level chronology and spatial evidence without treating proximity as proof of lagoon impacts, boundary inclusion, present hazard, or prediction.

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Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga protects 188.62 km² of Venezuelan coast, beach, islands, and wetlands under mixed land-and-marine protection. Its related park links offer independent seismic catalogues and do not imply the same lagoon setting, environmental effects, present hazard, or future activity.

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Natural monumentNueva Esparta

0.1 km away#1 closest

Southeast

Monumento natural Tetas de María Guevara: Protected Land and Coastal Geography

Analyzing the arid hills and mangrove lagoons of Isla de Margarita

Spanning 1,670 hectares in the Municipio Tubores, Monumento natural Tetas de María Guevara features a distinctive silhouette formed by twin hills. This protected landscape provides critical geographic contrast, pairing dry scrubland terrain with vital coastal wetland systems. The area serves as a significant natural reference point and ecological component within the broader Nueva Esparta island region.

Area: 16.7 km²
Established: 1974
Relief: Upland
Climate: Arid

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National parkNueva Esparta

6.6 km away#2 closest

East

Cerro El Copey National Park: Mapped Protected Area in Nueva Esparta

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Cerro El Copey National Park offers a distinct protected landscape within Nueva Esparta, Venezuela. This page details the park's geographic identity, its mapped boundaries, and its significance as a national park. Investigate the terrain and regional context to understand the protected area's ecological and geographical footprint, providing essential data for atlas-driven exploration.

Area: 71 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cerro El Copey National Park Protected Area

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National parkSucre

57 km away#3 closest

Southwest

Mochima National Park: Venezuela National Park Protected Landscape Atlas

Explore Sucre's mapped conservation boundaries.

Mochima National Park stands as a distinct national park within the Sucre region, offering a focal point for understanding protected landscapes and their geographic context. This entry provides specific details relevant to atlas exploration, allowing for a clear view of the park's mapped boundaries and its contribution to the national park system. Engage with the mapped terrain and regional geography that define this conservation area.

Area: 949.35 km²
Established: 1973
IUCN: II
Visitors: 500K annual

Mochima National Park Protected Area Details

National parkMonagas

86 km away#4 closest

Southeast

Cueva del Guácharo National Park: Venezuela's Protected Natural Landscape

Mapping protected areas and natural terrain in Monagas.

Cueva del Guácharo National Park represents a distinct protected landscape within Venezuela's Monagas region. This entry provides essential context for understanding the park's geographic scope, mapped boundaries, and role as a national park. It is designed to facilitate detailed atlas exploration of protected natural areas and their regional landscape context, offering a foundation for understanding Venezuela's conservation geography.

Area: 627 km²
Established: 1975
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Cueva del Guácharo National Park Protected Area

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National parkSucre State

116 km away#5 closest

East

Turuépano National Park: National Park Protected Landscape and Geographic Context

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Investigate Turuépano National Park, a protected national park situated within Sucre State, Venezuela. This entry provides detailed geographic context and information on its mapped protected-area boundaries, essential for understanding its role in the region's natural landscape atlas. Explore the specific terrain and protected land features that define this significant Venezuelan park.

Area: 726 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Turuépano National Park Protected Area Atlas

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National parkSucre

150 km away#6 closest

East

Península de Paria National Park: Venezuela's Protected Landscape Geography and Atlas Context

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Discover Península de Paria National Park, a vital protected area within the Sucre region of Venezuela. This page offers a detailed look at the park's geographic identity, focusing on its mapped boundaries and its significance as a national park for atlas-based exploration. Understand its landscape context and its contribution to Venezuela's network of protected lands, providing a clear geographic overview for researchers and explorers.

Area: 375 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Península de Paria National Park Atlas

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National parkMiranda State

173 km away#7 closest

Southwest

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park: Protected Area and Miranda State Geography

Mapped natural landscape and park boundaries in Venezuela.

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park is a designated national park offering critical protected landscape features within Miranda State. This park provides essential context for understanding Venezuela's protected areas, with a focus on its mapped boundaries and regional geographic setting. Dive into the atlas-style details to comprehend its place in the natural landscape.

Area: 391 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Laguna de Tacarigua National Park Atlas

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National parkVenezuela

219 km away#8 closest

West

El Ávila National Park: Venezuela's Premier Coastal Mountain National Park Exploration

Discover diverse terrain, mapped boundaries, and unique geographic context.

El Ávila National Park offers an exceptional gateway into Venezuela's mountainous protected landscapes. This national park features a dramatic rise from the Caribbean coast into varied terrain, including unique cloud forest and alpine zones. Its mapped geography showcases steep slopes, deep ravines, and remarkable elevation changes, providing a significant atlas-style study of coastal mountain environments. Exploring El Ávila National Park reveals a vital natural barrier and a rich ecosystem supporting diverse flora and fauna, making it a key destination for understanding regional protected areas.

Area: 819 km²
Established: 1958
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

El Ávila National Park protected landscape

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Deepen your knowledge of the coastal mangrove systems and arid island terrain within Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga. Access detailed map data and protected-area context to understand how this unique wetland functions as a central feature in the broader geography of Nueva Esparta. MoriAtlas provides the structured landscape information necessary for tracing these critical environmental boundaries.

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