Before you go

Your trip to Chichiriviche.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Chichiriviche – Falcón Destination Morrocoy

How to get there

Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Michelena (VLN) Valencia · 140 km
Embarcadero de Chichiriviche (lanchas para os cayos) 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Check before booking. The nearest airport is Valencia, about 140 km away. From Tucacas it is around 36 km via the coastal road.

How many days

Two days are enough for Cayo Sal, Cayo Muerto and the trip to the Refúgio de Cuare.

When to go

Warm year-round. From December to April it usually rains less and the sea is clearer. The flamingos of Cuare appear in certain seasons; ask at the pier before the trip.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

No. The town is explored on foot, and the cays and the Refúgio de Cuare are reached by boat from the piers on the waterfront.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Chichiriviche

Morning
Cayo Sal
Take the boat to Cayo Sal and spend the morning on the coconut-shaded beach.
Afternoon
Cayo Muerto
Head to Cayo Muerto, the closest to town, for an evening swim.
Late afternoon
Seafront
Return to Chichiriviche's waterfront to watch the fishing boats come in.
Evening
Dinner
Have fish and seafood for dinner in town.

2 days in Chichiriviche

Day 1

Morning
Cayo Sal
Cayo Sal beach.
Afternoon
Cayo Muerto
Swimming at Cayo Muerto.
Late afternoon
Seafront
Evening on the waterfront.
Evening
Dinner
Seafood.

Day 2

Morning
Refúgio de Cuare
Boat trip through the mangroves and lagoons of the Refúgio de Cuare, including the Cueva de la Virgen.
Afternoon
Flamingos
In season, the tour usually passes the lagoons where the flamingos feed.
Late afternoon
Return
Return to Chichiriviche pier.
Evening
Chichiriviche
Last night in town.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Which cays are near Chichiriviche?

Cayo Muerto, just minutes from the waterfront; Cayo Sal and Cayo Peraza. Cayo Sombrero can also be reached from here on a longer crossing.

How to see the flamingos?

On boat trips to the Refúgio de Cuare, which usually pass the lagoons where flamingos feed. Their presence varies by season.

Chichiriviche or Tucacas?

Chichiriviche is smaller and quieter, near the northern cays and the Refúgio de Cuare. Tucacas has more infrastructure and is close to the southern cays.

Is it far from Tucacas?

About 36 km via the coastal road.

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