Snorkeling in venezuela
Snorkeling in venezuela
Another snorkeling location, one which does not come to mind as readily as the Hawaiian Islands, the Caribbean and Thailand is the coastline of the country of Venezuela. Yet, the incredible diversity of oceanic life and the beauty of the rugged coast offer some of the best and most varied snorkeling in the world. Venezuela is known as the Pirate Coast. Hundreds of shipwrecked hulls lay submerged in the depths of the ocean. The inlets, bays and lagoons offer protected and unique areas for snorkeling in Venezuela whether for beginners or expert level. Usually hotel resort approach is the best way to take advantage of the full range of snorkeling opportunities. Hotel facilities usually include rental or lease of snorkeling equipment. Some have in-house guides and tours to the best snorkeling sites; others will merely give you recommendations as to the best guides to find the site that will be appropriate to your skill level and viewing desires Coral Lagoon Lodge for example offers a package deal at a reasonable rate which includes amenities such as snorkeling gear. Unless you are thinking of more extensive snorkeling trips in the future, you may want to stick with rented gear. Once you have experienced the excitement of viewing fish and marine creatures in their natural habitat, you will probably want to purchase your own custom fitted snorkeling gear. Coral Lagoon Lodge is near Henri Pittier National Park which includes the interest of beautiful waterfalls dropping into crystal lagoons. Mangrove swamps and coral reefs add to the interesting viewing for snorkeling in Venezuela. Two sunken ships provide for additional items of interest. The coral which overgrows everything submerged eventually provides homes for myriads of small marine creatures and adds to the enjoyment or snorkeling in these placid waters. Although Belize is nearby, with its popular snorkeling sites, Venezuela may prove to be more of a draw eventually because of the diversity of the topography both on land and underwater. LOS FRAILES Los Frailes is another Venezuelan snorkeling location which continues to draw snorkelers from around the globe. Imagine hand feeding fish while swimming among them, or diving down to view an octopus in its lair. The parrot fish adds color to your underwater visit while sea urchins add a subtle texture to the sea floor. Bright coral formations provides hiding places and food opportunities to the creatures that live in or near the reef.










