| Sucre (state) | |
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| State | Venezuela |
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| Capital | Cumaná |
| Surface | 11,800 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.081.017 (2015 census) |
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Sucre is one of the federated states Venezuelans of the Northeast Venezuela.
To know
It has some of the best and least frequented beaches in the country.
Its name derives from Antonio José de Sucre, hero of the South American wars of independence.
Geographical notes
It is located in the northern part of the country and is bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the south by the states of Anzoátegui and of Monagas, to the east with the Atlantic Ocean and to the west with the state of Anzoátegui.
Territories and tourist destinations
Medina beach in Cumaná
Araya Castle
Playa Colorada
Urban centers
- Cumaná - Capital of the Federated State of Sucre.
- Carúpano - The second largest city in the federal state.
- Cumanacoa - Mountain town founded in 1617.
- Güiria - Important port city rich in revolutionary history.
- Río Caribe - Notice how the City of the Masters of Cocoa. Its church is one of the best examples of colonial architecture Spanish.
Other destinations
- El Guácharo National Park - Shared with the State of Monagas, famous for its cave (Cueva del Guácharo).
- Mochima National Park - Located between the states of Anzoátegui and Sucre, extending from respectively Puerto La Cruz to Cumaná.
- Península de Paria National Park
- Turuépano National Park (Parque nacional Turuépano) - It is located in front of the Gulf of Paria.
- Araya Peninsula - Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea, eastern part of the Serranía del Litoral mountain range.
- Paria Peninsula - From which you can observe theTrinidad island.
- Playa Medina - A perfect postcard setting with palm trees lined up on the beach.
- Poza Azul (Fuente de Poza Azul Termal) - A natural pool of clear water.
Islands
- Isla Larga - Protected island that is part of the coral archipelago of Los Roques.
- Isla Los Venados - Part of the Mochima National Park.
- Isla Rendonda
- Isla Santa Ana
- Islas Arapo - Quiet island with magnificent quiet beaches.
- Islas Caracas - Caribbean archipelago formed by two islands.
How to get
How to get around
What see
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
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