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Carúpano is a nice little city, with a university and technical school. In other times it has been a very important city because of cocoa and coffee trade. Some sulfur mines close to the city made it the most important harbor at the end of the 19th century. It’s a great starting point to see the two peninsulas Araya and Paria and the mountains from Turimiquire.

The Carnival of Carúpano is known as one of most colorful ones in Latin America. During Carnival the population in Carúpano raises from 150,000 to more than a million people, who gather to celebrate the carnival in a cheerful and peaceful way.

Carúpano is a perfect place to get to know the surroundings of the state of Sucre. Four national parks are close by, Venezuela’s most beautiful beaches are found here, thermal springs, cocoa plantations, rivers and jungle - and all of this is well within reach.

As well the historical part of Carúpano, though not very big, is a nice place to see and worth a visit. If going there, you must visit the marketplace (Mercado Municipal) which is unique, large and a great place to buy anything you need, from food to hammocks to clothes.

In town there are two Rum factories that you can visit. One is called “El Muco” (after the suburb in which it is found) and it is easy to get to by public transportation.

From Carúpano there are commercial flights to Caracas (recommended if you have your international flight on the same day), Porlamar (on Margarita Island), Maturin and Güiria. You can reach any Venezuelan city by bus or por puesto, just ask us for more details on timetables.