Chuao
Chuao is a small village located in the northern coastal range mountains of Venezuela, founded in 1660. The village is famous for its cacao plantations, Diablos danzantes and San Juaneras. The village is surrounded by mountains and dense rainforests to the south and the Caribbean Sea to the north. The nearby Henri Pittier National Park is the oldest national park in Venezuela, created in 1937. The village is only accessible by travelling via boat from nearby Choroní, and is approximately 4 kilometers inland.
Chuao | |
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Chuao | |
| Coordinates: 10°29′36″N 67°31′38″W | |
| Country | Venezuela |
| State | Aragua |
| Municipality | Santiago Mariño Municipality |
| Elevation | 254 m (833 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VET) |
| Climate | Aw |
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