Macarao National Park Explained
Macarao National Park
Parque Nacional Macarao |
| Iucn Category: | II |
| Map: | Venezuela |
| Relief: | 1 |
| Map Width: | 240 |
| Coordinates: | 10.4167°N -68°W |
| Area Km2: | 150 |
The Macarao National Park[1] (Spanish; Castilian: Parque nacional Macarao)[2] Is a protected area with the status of a national park located in the Macarao, San Pedro and Jarillo rivers, in the north of the South American country of Venezuela.[3] [4] Its extension of 15,000 hectares covers part of the Capital District and Miranda State. The area was declared National Park in 1973.
It constitutes a zone of protection of hydrographic resources that contributes to satisfy the drinking water needs of the city of Caracas.
It is characterized by a mountainous relief that forms part of the Cordillera de la Costa, the highest point of which is the Alto de Ño León. It has facilities to facilitate sports, scientific and educational excursions.
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See also
Notes and References
- Book: Los Parques nacionales de Venezuela. (Venezuela). Instituto Nacional de Parques. (Venezuela). Fundación de Educación Ambiental. 1983-01-01. Instituto Nacional de Parques. 9788449967818. es.
- Book: Áreas importantes para la conservación de las aves en los Andes tropicales: sitios prioritarios para la conservación de la biodiversidad. Boyla. Kerem. Estrada. Angélica. International. BirdLife. 2017-03-16. BirdLife International. 9789978441961. es.
- Book: Nweihed, Kaldone G.. Frontera y límite en su marco mundial: una aproximación a la "fronterología". 1992-01-01. Equinoccio. 9789802370641. es.
- Book: Cunill, Pedro. Venezuela: opciones geográficas. 1990-01-01. Fundación Eugenio Mendoza. 9789806017481. es.
