Park geography

A detailed look at terrain, elevation ranges, and coastal features within the park boundaries

Geographic Profile and Mapped Boundaries of Península de Paria National Park in Sucre, Venezuela

Examine the technical geography of Península de Paria National Park, covering its 375 square kilometer area and significant topographic relief. This profile maps the internal landscape, including peaks like Cerro Humo and coastal landmarks like Punta de Dragón, providing a clear reference for the park natural terrain and administrative scope.

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Caribbean peninsula protecting Venezuelan Coastal Range ecosystems

Península de Paria National Park

Península de Paria National Park is a protected area on the Paria Peninsula in eastern Venezuela, spanning approximately 375 square kilometers along the Caribbean coast. The park occupies a distinctive peninsula jutting into the Caribbean Sea in Sucre state, situated between the Gulf of Paria to the south and the open Caribbean to the north. Established in December 1978, the park was created to preserve a unique section of the Venezuelan Coastal Range, where flora and fauna display characteristics distinctively associated with the Venezuelan Guiana ecoregion. The peninsula's topography features dramatic relief, with the highest peaks in the area rising to elevations exceeding 1,300 meters above sea level, creating a mountainous backdrop that descends sharply to coastal beaches and cliffs. This combination of coastal and mountain environments within a relatively compact peninsula makes the park ecologically significant and geographically distinctive within Venezuela's protected area system.

Location: Venezuela
Park type: National park
Established: 1978
Area: 375 km²
Highest point: 1,371 m

Península de Paria National Park Atlas

Location overview

Coastal protected territory in South America and the Sucre region

Península de Paria National Park: Regional Geography and Location

Península de Paria National Park belongs to the territories of Venezuela and Colombia, with a presence in the Sucre region. Official geographical records highlight its coastal park classification.

Countries: Venezuela
Regions: Sucre
Primary location: Sucre
Geographic setting: Coastal

Boundary and coordinates

Mapped perimeter geometry, recorded area metrics, and geographic spans

Península de Paria National Park Boundary Map and Spatial Extent

The interactive boundary map provides spatial context for the protected territory through detailed vector geometry. Accompanying measurements outline the recorded land area, coordinate limits, and regional extent.

Boundary area: 449.8 km²
Boundary perimeter: 330.6 km
Northernmost point: 10.76° N
Southernmost point: 10.6272° N
Easternmost point: 61.8389° W
Westernmost point: 62.6806° W
Geographic centre: 10.6896° N, 62.2224° W
North–south span: 14.7 km
East–west span: 92.1 km

Parque Nacional Península de Paria

Elevation and terrain

Explore recorded peaks, coastal capes, and vertical elevation ranges.

Península de Paria National Park Elevation and Mountain Terrain Geography

Examine the recorded elevation summary detailing mountain relief spanning from sea level up to 1371 meters within the park boundary. Review the linked natural feature cards to inspect specific peaks, rivers, and coastal landmarks located across the terrain.

Elevation span

1,371 m

Vertical extent from the lowest to the highest recorded elevation in the park

Minimum elevation: 0 m
Maximum elevation: 1,371 m
Highest point: 1,371 m

Selected named natural features

Straits

Dragon's Mouths

Rivers

Río La Pava

Peaks

Cerro Las Vegas

Capes

Punta Garcitas

Peaks

Cerro Patao

1,022 m

Peaks

Cerro Humo

1,256 m

Península de Paria Natural Features

Environmental setting

Analysis of recorded relief, climate zones, and dominant forest cover

Península de Paria National Park Environmental Classifications and Physical Setting

Recorded mountain relief, tropical climate zones, and extensive forest cover form complementary ways to read the physical setting of Península de Paria National Park. Structured classification entries connect recorded environmental categories directly to related regional atlas destinations.

Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical
Water: Major water bodies
Forest cover: Mostly forested

Landscape features

Mountains · Hills · Valleys · Forest · Rivers · Coast · Beach · Cliffs

Habitat types

Montane forest · Tropical forest · Riverine habitat · Coastal habitat

Park atlas

Compare distinct coastal and mountain landscapes, tracing the regional geography beyond Península de Paria National Park.

Explore Other National Parks and Protected Areas Near Península de Paria

After exploring Península de Paria National Park, discover other national parks and protected areas across Venezuela's eastern Caribbean coast. Compare their unique geographic features, conservation focus, and regional landscape connections for a deeper atlas-style understanding of protected natural heritage.

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Explore the mapped boundaries and natural terrain of Sucre State's national park.

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

Turuépano National Park Protected Area Atlas

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Water: Major water bodies

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Mapping protected areas and natural terrain in Monagas.

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

Cueva del Guácharo National Park Protected Area

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Mapped tidal channels and protected wetland geography

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Area: 3,310 km²
Established: 1991
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Parque nacional Mariusa Protected Area

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Explore the geographic context and landscape of this national park.

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

Cerro El Copey National Park Protected Area

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Wetland ecosystems of Nueva Esparta, Venezuela

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Area: 188.62 km²
Established: 1974
IUCN: II
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Parque nacional Laguna de La Restinga Park Atlas

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Analyzing the arid hills and mangrove lagoons of Isla de Margarita

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Established: 1974
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Highland terrain and watershed ecosystems in Grenada

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Relief: Mountain
Climate: Tropical
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Mount St. Catherine Forest Reserve Atlas

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Continue Exploring Península de Paria National Park's Protected Landscape and Geographic Features

Deepen your understanding of Península de Paria National Park by examining its precise geographic scope and mapped protected area boundaries. This destination offers critical context for understanding regional landscapes and Venezuela's network of national parks. Continue your atlas exploration to appreciate the full geographic significance of Península de Paria National Park and its place within the Sucre region's natural heritage.

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