DestinationCaribbean coast

Paria Peninsula

“Tierra de Gracia” — the land of grace Columbus named on his third voyage.

The name “Tierra de Gracia” — Land of Grace — given by Christopher Columbus to this corner of Venezuela on his third voyage, answers to the beauty of a green peninsula whose cocoa plantations once made the riches of the whole region.

Why it works for your clients

Some of the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean coast are hidden here in spectacular bays protected by coconut palms, while the tropical forest covering the hills holds the highest concentration of hummingbirds in South America. For a client who has done the obvious Caribbean, Paria is the one that still feels found rather than sold.

How we operate it

Flight to Carúpano and transfer to a posada in Río Caribe, then free days built around what the party wants: a cocoa hacienda visit, a day at Playa Medina, or birding in the hills. It pairs with the Orinoco Delta on the way south.

Highlights

  • Playa Medina and Playa Pui Puy — among the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean coast
  • Working cocoa haciendas: plantation, cultivation and processing
  • The highest concentration of hummingbird species in South America
  • Río Caribe, a small fishing town dating from colonial times
  • A quiet, low-volume region for clients who dislike crowds

At a glance

Region
Caribbean coast
Distance
1h15 flight from Caracas to Carúpano
Best time
December to April
Where guests stay
Restored colonial posadas in Río Caribe and the cocoa valleys

Journeys that include this destination