Amazon

Fact Sheet

The greatest part of the Venezuelan Amazon territory 175,750 sq. Kms. consists of empty places, with a population density of only 0.12 ih. / sq. Kms. The Amazon State, which stretches south of Bolívar State almost to the Equator. It is a huge expanse of dense rain forest, unexplored and mysterious. While there are reason to suspect that this region is rich in natural resources, the extent of that wealth is anyone's guess.

 

Location:                               South of Venezuela.

 

States:                                   Amazonas.

 

Amazonas  State:                 Area:  175.750  sq. Kms.

                                               Capital:  Puerto Ayacucho (Official government census 1.990: - 50.000 ih.).

                                               Population:  55.717 ih. (Official government census 1.990).               

                                               Relief:  It is part of Guayana Shield. Important elevation: Duida- Marahuaca y la

                                               Neblina.

                                               Hydrography: The Orinoco Wooden Bowl with your rivers affluent: Ventuari,

                                               Ocamo y Atabapo; and the Río Negro Wooden Bowl.

                                               Climate: Two seasons: dry and rainy (tropical). Rainy annual average over 1.200

                                               mm. The annual high peak temperature 15º C.

                                               Vegetation:  Principally jungle.

 

Ecotourism & Adventure

Highlights:                          

Duida - Marahuaca National Park.

                                               Cerro Autana Natural Monument.

                                               San Carlos, Piedra del Cocuy y Piedra del Culimacare.

                                               Orinoco, Cunucunuma, Casiquiare and Río Negro rivers.

                                               Atures & Maipure Rapids.

                                               Yaví Nature Camp.

                                               Mawadianajodo Camp.

                                               Tucán  Camp.

                                                 

Ecotourism & Adventure

Activities:                            

Natural History Tours.  Birdwatching.  Nature Photography Workshops.

                                               Photo Safaris. Kayaking.  Canoeing. Peacock Bass Fishing.  Biking Tours.

                                               Trekking.  Overland Tours. Scientific Expeditions & Tours.                                                                        Mountaineering. Cultural Tours.  Aerial Tours. Hiking. River Trips.

 

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