In the virgin forest of the "Henri Pittier" National Park hides "El Chorrerón", a waterfall of more than 70 meters that will leave you breathless, its route will not be forgotten for tourism lovers. "El Chorrerón" is located in Chuao, a town in Aragua state, mainly because of its cocoa plantation and because it is a little far from other towns. There are only two ways, the most common is by boat, Chuao is about 20 minutes from Puerto Colombia and Choroní, 3 hours from Maracay, the other way is on foot through the Henrie Pittier National Park.
In the distance you can hear the sound of falling water, a song that reminds the hiker that the few kilometers of the journey are worth it. The water begins as a river and flows into the ground. The water is a bit warm and the pressure is strong. The rocks around the waterfall have natural rings that allow visitors to hold on while the water falls behind them.You will cross the "Chuao" river 23 times in a hike of at least two and a half hours in good direction, to get to "El Chorrerón". You will know you are close when you pass through a fenced tree. Although in the first stage the riverbed looks like a small valley, to get to Chorrerón you have to pass through where the river will cover you at a high level. It is important to enter the forest with guides who know the way. Getting lost can be fatal due to the variety of animals found there. In spite of this, it is good to see strangers entering the unknown forest.
The road is pleasant in every way, the tall trees and green grass increase the pace. The small part of the river also makes the trip pleasant and refreshing. El Chorrerón de Chuao: the 70 m high waterfall invites you to relax.
On the coast of Aragua state, near the town of Chuao and in the Henri Pittier National Park, lies the El Chorrerón waterfall, a relaxing cascade cascading down from the mountains amidst the greenery.
Chuao Chorreron
This waterfall was recently discovered and allows visitors to bathe in its waters and enjoy the natural scenery of the waterfall. To get to Chorrerón, you have to take a ferry from Choroní to Chuao. Already in the city of Chuao you start a journey of about 3 hours following the course of the Middle River, after this you will cross this river and follow the bridge of the Duro River. It is important to note that in most of the river the water level is not high, but there is a part that you have to cross where the water reaches the level of your heart.
It is recommended to do this tour with a guide or someone from the town, since due to the type of vegetation it is easy to get lost if you do not know the area. Likewise, it is better not to do the route during the rainy season because the sea level rises.
As for clothing, you should bring good clothes. It is best to bring shorts and walking shoes, as well as a swimsuit and camera to capture the water during your visit to the area. Also bring a backpack with a change of clothes. Henri Pittier National Park is Venezuela's oldest national park, established on February 13, 1937 as Rancho Grande by order of President Eleazar López Contreras. The garden was renamed in 1953 when Henri Pittier, a famous Swiss geographer, botanist and ethnologist, who arrived in Venezuela in 1917, spotted more than 30,000 of the country's plants and devoted many years to the flora and fauna of that area. garden.
Henry Pittier National Park has the honor of being included in the historical marker of National Parks of Venezuela. It has an area of 107,800 hectares, located in the northern part of Aragua State, including a large part of the Aragüeña coast and the mountains of Carabobo State, as well as the territory of San Esteban National Park . Henri Pittier National Park is the largest of the Coastal Mountains National Parks. The park is formed by two terrestrial systems: a system of steep hills where more than 500 bird species and 22 endemic species live. There are nine major rivers in the park and a great variety of plants and grasses. The second category is that of coastal areas with ports, beaches and resorts with great tourist opportunities. In addition to the importance of the environment, it is also an important resource for the city and surrounding towns and is also the territory where some of the best cocoa in the world grows, especially in the city of Chuao. It was declared a national park on February 13, 1937 and was originally called Rancho Grande,
Later, on May 24, 1953, it was renamed Henri Pittier, the famous Swiss scientist, botanist and botanist, founder of the Venezuelan national park system, who built the park complex and dedicated his life to studying the environment of the tropics, the forest and thousands of plant and animal species in the park. Although it was originally created with 90,000 hectares of parkland, later in 1974, under the Carlos Andrés Pérez administration, another 17,800 hectares were added, for a total of 107,800 hectares, the park's current area.