Diving in Morrocoy & Chichiriviche

Explore 24 dive sites in Morrocoy & Chichiriviche, Venezuela. Ocean conditions, marine species, and dive centres.

Marine Life in Morrocoy & Chichiriviche

Home to 272 recorded species including 208 reef fish, 26 hard corals, 6 seagrass & algae, 6 crabs & lobsters, 5 whales & dolphins, 4 sea urchins.

Dive Site Difficulty in Morrocoy & Chichiriviche

Morrocoy & Chichiriviche has 2 beginner dive sites - suitable for divers of all levels.

Marine Protected Areas in Morrocoy & Chichiriviche

  • Cuare - Wildlife Refuge (RFS) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Archipiélago Los Roques - National Park (PN) (IUCN Category II)
  • Morrocoy - National Park (PN) (IUCN Category II)
  • Refugio de Fauna Silvestre de Cuare - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Hueque - Sauca - Wildlife Reserve (REFA) (IUCN Category IV)
  • Parque Nacional Archipiélago Los Roques - Wetland of International Importance (Ramsar Site) (IUCN Category II)
  • Playa Norte - Protective Zone (ZP) (IUCN Category VI)

Getting to Morrocoy & Chichiriviche - Nearest Airports

  • General Bartolome Salom International Airport (PBL), Puerto Cabello - 34 km away, approx 52 min travel time
  • Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN), Valencia - 56 km away, approx 76 min travel time
  • Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), Maiquetía - 90 km away, approx 113 min travel time

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