Caripe
Venezuela · Estado MonagasVE
Place in Monagas, Venezuela
Caripe is a town in Caripe Municipality in the mountainous north of the state of Monagas in eastern Venezuela. The official name of the town is Caripe del Guácharo 'Caripe of the Oilbird', referring to a colony of nocturnal birds which lives in a nearby cave, the Cueva del Guácharo. The species was unknown to science until 1799 when Alexander von Humboldt came to Caripe during his Latin American Expedition.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 905,443
- Coordinates
- 10.173, -63.500
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 800 m
Overview of Caripe
Located in Estado Monagas, Venezuela, Caripe is best described as a large city. Some 905,443 inhabitants call it home. It sits at about 800 m above sea level. Handy context when you build an itinerary. The activity mix leans towards nature, sports and adventure. Because it is northern-hemisphere, timing matters.
Things to do in Caripe
Nature in Caripe
(7)For nature, expect Caves, Desert, Mountains, Nature Reserves and Rivers. Counting everything, 7 activities fall under this heading. Straight from the activity profile stored for Caripe.
Sports in Caripe
(3)Looking for sports? Caripe has Hiking, Hiking Trails and Walking Trails. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Straight from the activity profile stored for Caripe.
Adventure in Caripe
(1)The adventure shortlist for Caripe: Abseiling. Everything listed here comes from what Caripe is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Wellness in Caripe
(1)For wellness, expect Farms. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Caripe.
Best time to visit Caripe
Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Getting to Caripe rarely needs a car — connections and city transport do the work. The local time zone is America/Caracas.
Similar destinations
Places near Caripe that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Caripe known for?
- Caripe is mainly a destination for nature, sports and adventure, set in Estado Monagas, Venezuela with around 905,443 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Caripe?
- You can plan around Caves, Desert, Mountains, Nature Reserves and Rivers in Caripe. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Caripe?
- Walking and nature outings are most comfortable in April to June and September to October.
- Where is Caripe located?
- Administratively, Caripe sits in Estado Monagas, Venezuela — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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