Coro
City in Falcón, Venezuela
Coro is the capital of Falcón State and the second oldest city in Venezuela. It was founded on July 26, 1527, by Juan de Ampíes as Santa Ana de Coro. It was historically known as Neu-Augsburg by the German Welsers, and Coro by the Spanish colonizers and Venezuelans, the city and buildings were built during the Spanish Empire. It is established at the south of the Paraguaná Peninsula in a coastal plain, flanked by the Médanos de Coro National Park to the north and the Sierra de Coro to the south, at a few kilometers from its port in the Caribbean Sea at a point equidistant between the Ensenada de La Vela and Golfete de Coro.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 148,514
- Coordinates
- 11.405, -69.673
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 17 m
Overview of Coro
Coro is the kind of medium-sized town you find in Venezuela. About 148,514 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. Plan around nature, culture and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere.
Things to do in Coro
Nature in Coro
(20)Nature lovers get Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest. It is a direct read of Coro's activity profile. There are 20 tagged experiences in this group.
Culture in Coro
(16)Under culture, Coro is tagged with Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Art Galleries, Bridges and Castles. Counting everything, 16 activities fall under this heading. This reflects only what is documented for Coro.
Adventure in Coro
(10)For adventure, expect Abseiling, Adventure, Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Boat Rides. The category holds 10 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Coro.
Sports in Coro
(10)Coro's sports entries include Biking, Hiking, Hiking Trails, Hunting and Running. It is a direct read of Coro's activity profile. There are 10 tagged experiences in this group.
Water Sports in Coro
(9)Under water sports, Coro is tagged with Canoeing, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Paddle and Rafting. The category holds 9 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Coro.
Nightlife in Coro
(7)Our data lists Casinos, Clubs, Disco, Events and Music as nightlife options here. The category holds 7 entries in our dataset. Straight from the activity profile stored for Coro.
Family in Coro
(4)Our data lists Aquariums, Playgrounds, Water Parks and Zoo as family options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Coro.
Shopping in Coro
(2)Looking for shopping? Coro has Food and Shopping. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Coro.
Wellness in Coro
(2)Coro's wellness entries include Ranches and Wellness. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Coro. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
More to do in Coro
(1)On the other activities side, Coro offers Secret. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Coro. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Coro
Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
Getting there & around
A medium-sized centre, Coro is best entered by regional transport and crossed on foot. Set your clock to America/Caracas on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Coro that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Coro known for?
- Travellers associate Coro with nature, culture and adventure. It sits in Venezuela and counts about 148,514 residents.
- What can you do in Coro?
- Coro is tagged with Beaches, Caves, Countryside, Desert and Forest, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Coro?
- Water-based activities peak in June to September, when temperatures suit the coast and lakes. April to June and September to October keeps outdoor plans comfortable. December to February is when winter sports come into play. Even off-season, culture and nightlife give the trip a shape.
- Where is Coro located?
- Coro belongs to Venezuela, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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