Coro, Venezuela: travel guide
Earthen-walled colonial mansions beside the sand dunes of Los Medanos
A UNESCO World Heritage colonial town of earthen-walled mansions and the only Caribbean settlement to preserve mudbrick architecture, beside the surreal sand dunes of Los Médanos.
About Coro
Coro is a colonial town in Falcon state, on the way to the Paraguana peninsula, noted for its historic centre of earthen-walled houses. The old quarter's low, colour-washed buildings give it a distinctive look among Venezuelan towns.
The Casco Historico is easily covered on foot, and the Jewish cemetery is a quiet reminder of the town's varied past. Just outside, the Medanos de Coro are rolling sand dunes that make a surreal contrast with the Caribbean coast behind.
Coro suits history and architecture fans and travellers exploring the Falcon coast. It is dry and hot, so mornings and late afternoons are best for walking, and the drier months make the dunes pleasant to visit.
- Country
- Venezuela
- Currency
- VES
- Time zone
- America/Caracas
- Nearest airport
- CZE
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Top places to visit in Coro
Médanos de Coro
Nature · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A surreal desert of shifting golden sand dunes in a national park on the city's edge — sandboarding and dune walks under the sun.
Casco Histórico de Coro
Heritage · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
A UNESCO World Heritage colonial quarter of earthen-walled mansions, shaded patios and cobbled streets — the best-preserved mudbrick town in the Caribbean.
Cementerio Judío de Coro
Heritage · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate
The oldest Jewish cemetery still in use in the Americas, a testament to Coro's Sephardic heritage from Curaçao.
Things to do
- Sandboarding the Médanos de Coro Adventure · 2 h · from USD 15 per person
Day trips and tours
- Coro Old Town & Médanos Dunes 6 h · from USD 30
Where to stay in Coro
- Casco Histórico about VES 35 per night
Coro's UNESCO old town of earthen mansions, walkable and atmospheric.
Hotels
- Hotel Intercaribe 3-star · USD 35 to USD 60 per night
Where to eat
- Restaurante El Portón de Arichuna Venezuelan · about USD 10 per person
Getting to Coro
Airport: Coro (CZE)
Getting around
- Bus
- Ride Hail
- Taxi
- Walking
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Frequently asked questions about Coro
- What are the main places to visit in Coro?
- Places covered in our Coro guide include Médanos de Coro, Casco Histórico de Coro, Cementerio Judío de Coro.
- Where should I stay in Coro?
- Our guide covers these areas to stay in Coro: Casco Histórico.
- How do I get around Coro?
- Ways to get around Coro covered in our guide: City bus, Ride-hailing app, Taxi, Walking.
- Which airport is nearest to Coro?
- The nearest airport to Coro has the code CZE.