Mochima National Park covers 94,900ha
of coastal and marine habitat. For more information
on the islands of the park, click on the following link
to The Caribbean Islands. The mainland portion of the
park consists principally of mountainous coastline,
mangroves and golden sandy coves. Along the coast, scattered
trees, grasses and shrubs predominate the dry terrain.
As the land rises to the coastal mountains, the vegetation
grows thicker and more exuberant, fostering a wider
variety of flora, particularly ferns and orchids.
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| Resident fauna includes jaguars, sloths,
capuchin monkeys, opossums, armadillos, agoutis, iguanas,
many species of snake and sea-birds such as gulls, pelicans
and frigates. Playa Arapito, Playa Colorada and Playa
Santa Fe are the best known of Mochima's beaches. Though
quiet throughout the week, the beaches transform into
busy tourist hotspots at weekends.The calm waters are
perfect for swimming and fishing boats can be chartered
to visit a number of islands and reefs just offshore,
which are wonderful for snorkeling and fishing. Further
inland are waterfalls, clear pools and woodland hiking
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| All the villages have several
small hotels, posadas, and restaurants, and camping is
popular on the beaches. Por puestos, taxis and buses operate
along the coast road and any beach or bay is easily accessible. |
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