| Falcón | |
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Location  | |
Coat of arms and flag   | |
| State | Venezuela |
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| Capital | Choir |
| Surface | 24,800 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.029.638 (2015 census) |
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Falcón is one of the federated states Venezuelans of the Northwest Venezuela.
To know
The Paraguaná peninsula, like theMargarita island, is a free port, ie no sales tax or VAT is charged. This makes it a popular destination for Venezuelans to stock up on whiskey or buy consumer goods such as televisions.
The name derives from Juan Crisóstomo Falcón, one of the main figures in the history of Venezuela originally from Jadacaquiva on the Paraguaná peninsula.
Geographical notes
It is located in the northwestern part of the country and is bordered to the east by the Caribbean Sea, to the west by the state of Zulia and south with the states of Lara is Yaracuy it also faces north on the islands of Aruba is Curaçao.
Geographically, two distinct areas can be identified: the Paraguaná peninsula to the north of which is Cerro Santa Ana and the continental part crossed by the Sierra de San Luis while the coastal part is flat. The peninsula is joined to the mainland by the Los Médanos isthmus.
Territories and tourist destinations
Urban centers
- Choir - Capital of the Federated State of Falcón and one of the oldest settlements Spaniards inSouth America. Venezuela's finest example of colonial architecture is found in its counter city.
- Chichiriviche - Surrounded by small islets and islands of fine white sand and located at the gates of the Morrocoy National Park.
Other destinations
- Los Medanos de Coro - This remarkable sandbar that connects the Paraguana Peninsula with the mainland has become its spectacular 'desert' filled with xerophytic vegetation, and vast sand dunes that are prefect for free-fall jumps! Easily accessible from the nearby Choir.
- Cueva de la Quebrada del Toro National Park
- Juan Crisóstomo Falcón National Park
- Los Médanos de Coro National Park
- Morrocoy National Park - A plethora of islets, coral reefs and sandy beaches make this one of Venezuela's best bathing areas and dive site. The islands can be reached by boat or launch from one of the two access points to Morrocoy: Tucacas in the south or Chichiriviche in the north.
- Paraguana Peninsula - More beaches on this windy peninsula, including some excellent kitesurfing spots.
