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Morrocoy
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South America : Venezuela : Northwest : Falcón : Morrocoy
Morrocoy is in the state of Falcón in northwestern Venezuela. [edit] Understand[edit] History[edit] Landscape[edit] Flora and faunaCoral reefs and tropical fish are abundant in the waters around the cayos. Dolphins, marine turtles and even some coastal caimans live in the remoter mangroves. Birds include pelicans, flamingoes, egrets and the odd scarlet ibis. On the islands, vegetation is sparse and generally adapted to the dry, salty environment. [edit] Climate[edit] Get in[edit] Fees/Permits[edit] Get around[edit][add listing] See[edit][add listing] DoThe main islands, or cayos are Borracho, Pelón, Sombrero, Sal, Playuela and Peraza. [edit][add listing] Buy[edit][add listing] Eat[edit][add listing] Drink[edit][add listing] Sleep[edit] Lodging[edit] CampingCamping is allowed on some of the islands, such as Cayo Paiclá, but not all ; a permit should be requested from the Inparques offices in Tucacas or Chichiriviche. [edit] Backcountry[edit] Stay safe[edit] Get out
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