At the Peninsula of Paria there are forests with tall trees that rise above a thick vegetation; wide plains which remain flooded most of the year, housing a very special fauna, and the most spectacular beaches, surrounded by mountains and lush palm trees. It covers an area of 37,500 hectares and was declared national park in 1978.

It is located on the north-eastern region of Venezuela, in the State of Sucre, and stretches from the city of Carúpano to the Caribbean pass called Bocas de Dragón, across from the island of Trinidad. A region rich in natural resources, it served to strengthen Venezuelan wealth during colonial times with its vast acknowledged world wide. Today its beaches, ranked among the best ones in the country, offer themselves exclusively to those looking for a place to relax and have fun. Here, the people developed farming, crafting and braiding palm leaves. Joyful and kind, they celebrate traditional festivities with folkloric songs and "galerones" in which each singer improvises amusing lyrics, generously mixed with rum (liquor).

Playa Medina is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. A strip of fine sand separates the sea from a wide area covered with vegetation, nesting place of countless bird species. This beach is characterized by its fresh, calmed waters, protected by a cove, where visitors can scuba dive and explore the rocky bottom or the corals near by. Right there is the Hotel Medina, with eight cottages and a restaurant with excellent service.

On the northern side we find Mapurite, another beach with calmed waters, that can only be accessed by sea, and which offers the bonus attraction of being a place for turtle nesting. Medinita is a small beach, on the southern side of Medina, that offers solitude to those couples willing to explore it. Other famous beaches around the region are Pui-Pui and Chaguarama. Long and wide, their waters are just right for those who like to practice surfing. In the latter, camps can be set, and barbecues can be cooked at the specially designated places; campers may also go for a horse back ride along the beach, or enjoy the typical "empanadas" -cornmeal pies stuffed with cheese, meat or fish- sold by the ladies who walk barefooted on the sand.

Corpomedina organizes a complete tour around the Paria Peninsula, including accommodations and all meals at Playa Medina, a visit to the Hato Agro-ecológico Agua Santa, th the ÑO Carlos farm, where you may enjoy the hot springs, and to a cocoa hacienda; transportation Carúpano-Playa Medina-Carúpano; beach and linen service; and all national drinks.