Santoso Luzardo

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Venezuela National Park Santoso Luzardo

NATIONAL PARK Luzardo
Location:	Apure
Area:	584,368 hectares.
Declaration:	Decree No. 2018 of 24 February 1988. Gaceta Oficial No. 33,958 from 04th May 1988.
Protected ecosystems and important natural attractions:	Riverine forests, savannah and non-flooding saxicolous vegetation on granite outcrops. Cinaruco galleys, eolian dunes, rivers and streams.
Wildlife:	Protect at least three endemic bird species and more than 20 migratory species, including ospreys (Pandion haliaetus). Its wildlife includes herons, overcoats, storks and the stately Jabiru (Jabiru Mycteria). Among the mammals are the jaguar (Panthera onca), caramerudo deer (Odocoileus virginianus) and the capybara (Hydrochaeris hydrochaeris). It is remarkable the presence of the Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) and Arrau turtle (Arrau).
Flora:	Approximately 10 endemic species, among which are Alibertia davidsei, and Strychnos davidsei Erythroxylon foetidum. Elements such as straw Ilaneros bolt (Trachypogon sp.), The little guy (Curatella americana), oak (Bowdichia virgiloides) and the squat butter (Byrsonima crassifolia).
Water resources:	Downstream rivers and Capanapano Cinaruco.
Tourist attractions:	Las Galeras Cinaruco. Capanaparo River. Beaches macanilla, Santa Ana, and Las Mercedes in the Capanaparo. Town macanilla. Cinaruco River. Lagunas de Los Patos, El Pollino, La Culebra, Las Mercedes. Caño La Pica.
Activities Permitted:	Sport fishing, boating, hiking, trekking, bird watching and wildlife, hiking, camping.
Prohibited Activities:	Hunting and commercial fishing.
Schedules and fares:	None established