[1][2] Mochima Park was created to protect the montane forests of the Turimiquire Range and the country's eastern Caribbean Sea marine landscapes.

A new national highway is being constructed between Puerto La Cruz and Cumana running directly through the park deforesting a 70+ meter wide swath of parkland along its entire course.

Even though educational policies have improved community relations, INPARQUES is highly deficient in terms of park management and administration.

[5] It was the second marine park in Venezuela and encompasses the entire shoreline between Puerto La Cruz and Cumaná plus 32 islands just offshore.

[2] Coastal climate has high temperatures and constant trade winds from November until May, while it is a bit cooler with more humidity from June to October.