Cerro Saroche

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General Manuel Manrique

Venezuela Saroche Hill National Park:

NATIONAL PARK HILL SAROCH
Location:	Lara State
Area:	32,294 hectares.
Declaration:	Decree No. 637 from 07 of December 1989. Gaceta Oficial No. 34,544 from 03rd September 1990.
Protected ecosystems and important natural attractions:	Shrubs deciduous and semi-deciduous, cactus and thorny.
Wildlife:	Ocelot (Felis pardalis), ocelot (Pelis tigrinus), skunk (Conepatus semistriatus), Anteater (Giant Anteater), troupial (Icterus icterus), Siskin (Carduelis cucullata), billets (Icterus chrysater), Golden-winged (Ilermivora chrysoptera species migration).
Flora:	Rich in cacti, prickly pear and other cacti (Cereus sp. Stenocereus sp., Opuntia sp., Melocactus sp.) Legumes such as mesquite (Acacia sp.) Yaque and mesquite (Prosopis juliflora).
Water resources:	Intermittent broad bed rivers in lowland areas.
Tourist attractions:	Quebrada Yabos. Rank Saroche. Pozo Salado colonial farmhouse. Father Diego. Hiking trail to Cerro Saroche.
Activities Permitted:	Hiking, bird watching and nature walks, research.
Prohibited Activities:	Lighting fires. Extracting species of plants and animals. Leaving or throwing solid waste. Mark or cause damage to vegetation. Hunt. Carrying firearms or any other that may cause damage to natural resources. Expense and consumption of alcoholic beverages. Introducing exotic species of wild animals. Make or commercial advertisements or political setting. Use of sound equipment that disturbs the tranquility of the park. Taking pictures or filming for commercial purposes without permission.
Schedules and fares:	There are established.