Tapo-Caparo National Park

Tapo-Caparo National Park is one of 42 national parks in Venezuela. It covers 2,050 km² (205,000 ha) — about 1.3 times the size of London, making it the #12 largest national park in Venezuela (1.6% of the country's national park area).

History and protection

The park was established in 1992, 34 years ago — the first national parks in Venezuela date back to 1937. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.

Visiting Tapo-Caparo National Park

The closest airport is Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD), about 39 km away — around 51 minutes by car; alternatively Juan Vicente Gómez International Airport (SVZ, 65 km). Other national parks within reach include General Juan Pablo Peñaloza National Park (752 km²), Chorro El Indio National Park (170 km²), Río Viejo San Camilo National Park (800 km²) and El Tamá National Park (1,400 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.