Venezuela - Cayo Sombrebro Beach
Cayo Sombrebro (English Translation: Key Hat) is one of several coral islands and cays located at El Parque Nacional Morrocoy, an 81,500-acre ecological refuge for mangrove channels and several coralline islands and cays located between the towns of Tucacas and Chichiriviche in Venezuela. The park, established in 1974, offers pristine white beaches facing the turquoise waters of the Caribbean. Morrocoy is not only a favorite destination for sun and beach lovers, it is also a paradise for nature enthusiasts with its diverse collection of flora and fauna. The national park is tightly controlled by the Venezuelan government, but water taxis and private motor boats ferrying guests can dock at the only drop-off point at the leeward side of the cay. To the left of the dock is a long stretch of beach facing calm blue waters and providing lots of shade. To the right in the direction of a small Park Ranger s station is a land-locked lagoon located on the windward side of the Caribbean seas. Visitor facilities such as changing rooms, shower rooms and bathrooms as well food stalls are also clustered on the windward side close to the trail opening to the park. As Cayo Sombrero is considered one of the more popular beaches in the park, expect plenty of food vendors hawking their goods.
Cayo sombrero Beach Venezuela
The postcard island of Cayo Sombrero features a curving, white sandy beach and plenty of palm trees swaying to the beat of the Caribbean wind. Located on the northern most part of the park, it is still easy to find a secluded spot even on Sundays, when families and huge groups flock to the beach for some rest and recreation. Cayo Sombrebro is a sandy key surrounded by soft and hard coral reefs, offering a multitude of species of aquatic plants and animals for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts. It is also a popular place to go on overnight camping in tents, which can be arranged at the Parks Office in Tucacas. Virtually all facilities and comforts for campers are available at the beach, including restrooms, showers and changing rooms, food stalls and ranger stations. For those who are just taking a day trip, the beach offers two small restaurants that offer oysters and other seafood dishes as well as shades and chairs for rent. Campers can expect lots of mosquitoes and insects called Puri Puri bugs, but Cayo Sombrero will prove to be a delight to those who really like roughing it.