'''Coro''' is the capital of Falcon state in Venezuela.

Understand

Get in

By plane

By train

By car

By bus

Numerous night buses to Caracas depart at 10.30 pm and 11.00 pm, price: Bsf. 61 for a sleeper (buscama). To get to the old town from the bus station, either use taxi/bus or walk: leave the bus station, turn right in the main street, walk for several minutes until you reach big crossroads with direction plates for 'Centro historico', where you turn left and enter Calle Zamorra (which is already visible on Lonely Planet city plan). It's a relatively short walk.

By boat

Get around

See

The best colonial architecture to be found in Venezuela, all around the historic town center.

Do

Learn

Work

Buy

Eat

On Saturdays, most restaurants are closed after 4 pm - try to eat something before, otherwise you may go to bed hungry!

Budget

Mid-range

Splurge

Drink

Sleep

Budget

  • Posada Los Pajaros. alle Monzon No 74, between Calles Ampies and Comercio, opposite Plaza Monzon. 268 2528215 or 0416 6681566. stiuv@hotmail.com. 2pm. pm. ouble w\ith shower and aircon: Bsf.170,000 ($75) but can be bargained down (2009). ttp://www.casadelospajaros.com.ve/. Family run, nicely restored house. English spoken. Use of kitchen and luggage storage against 'small contribution' understood as Bsf 5 ($2)
  • Posada El Gallo. alle Federacion 26, Coro. 268 2529481 or 2529801. round US$40. French owner, Erick, though reports vary regarding his helpfulness/friendliness, or lack thereof.
  • Hotel La Morada. alle Zamora. 268-2516005. sf.200 (single).

    Mid-range

  • Posada Da Domenico. v. Miranda, 100m from the tiny airport, Coro. 268-2527703 Cel: 0414-6876874. a_domenico@hotmail.com. ingle/double Bs.65,000/100,000.
  • Posada Taima Taima. alle Falcon #188, frente al Paseo Indio Manaure, Coro. 268-2521215 / 2526053. ouble: Bs.80,000. 23 rooms with hot water and a/c. Wi-fi and internet available

    Splurge

    Contact

    Stay safe

    Cope

    Get out

  • '''Los Medanos de Coro''' - an impressive band of sand dunes alongside the road leading to the Paraguana Peninsula.
  • '''Sierra de San Luis''' - unspoilt mountains with wildlife and a refreshing cool climate.
  • Paraguana Peninsula - beaches.