Yurubí National Park

The Yurubí National Park[1] (Spanish: Parque nacional Yurubí)[2] is a protected area with the status of national park[3] in the north of the South American country of Venezuela.

[4] It was founded on March 18, 1960 in Yaracuy State[5] created to protect the Yurubí river basin, which is the source of fresh water for the city of San Felipe.

The Yurubí National Park is located in the mountains of the Sierra de Aroa.

The park is not inhabited; The former settlers of the area were relocated many years ago.

Due to its geographical location, the Yurubí National Park is expected to have a high degree of biodiversity and endemism, however, only limited research has been done and information is limited.

Butterfly in the park