
Northwest
Laguna de La Restinga National Park: Venezuela's National Park with Extensive Mangrove Ecosystem
Explore its mapped channels, vital bird habitats, and coastal geography.
Laguna de La Restinga National Park stands as a key protected area within Venezuela, renowned for its expansive shallow salt lagoon and dense mangrove forests. The park's geography is defined by 18 kilometers of natural channels that weave through mangrove islands, offering a unique visual and navigational landscape. As a designated Ramsar Wetland, it is a critical habitat for numerous waterfowl species, providing rich opportunities for landscape and birdwatching discovery. The surrounding terrain reflects the arid conditions typical of the Venezuelan Dry Forest province, contrasting with the vibrant aquatic ecosystem.
- Area
- 188 km²
- Established
- 1974
- IUCN
- II
- Relief
- Lowland


