Hato El Cedral
Hato El Cedral
Hato El Cedral
El Hato El Cedral is an important tourist, ecological, historical and livestock center located in the southwestern region of Venezuela, in the Los Llanos region, about 700 kilometers from the Venezuelan capital Caracas. The area is notable for its great diversity of fauna and flora, as well as economic activities such as livestock farming and ecotourism. It is considered one of the most important game reserves in the region. It owes its name to El Cedral, a species of tree that provides shade for visitors. The area has been private property for decades, with some protected areas, such as the Matiyure Game Reserve, which has become an important area for bird and exotic animal watching. Because of its diverse species, fauna and historical importance, the area was purchased in 2008 by the Venezuelan government, which protects the area and grants concessions to private tourism groups. The area is characterized by a large expanse of flat land, known as "llanos", with numerous rivers, streams and floodplains, and some 53 000 hectares with tourist camps, visitor reception facilities and viewing points for local wildlife. It is known for exotic activities such as feeding caimans, boating and the chance to come into contact with well-known snake species such as the anaconda, the largest of its kind in Venezuela, and emblematic animals such as the capybara, the largest rodents in the world, or the Araguato Monkeys. In 2004, 89 species of mammals, 347 species of birds, 62 species of reptiles and 22 species of amphibians were identified.
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Landscape and habitat at Hato El Cedral with a Giant Anteater in Venezuela (2012)
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Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) at Hato El Cedral in Los LLanos in Venezuela in (2012)
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Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) at Hato El Cedral in Los LLanos in Venezuela in (2012)
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Hoatzin (Opisthocomus hoazin) at Hato El Cedral in Los LLanos in Venezuela in (2012)
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Neotropic Cormorant (Phalacrocorax brasilianus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Pale-vented Pigeon (Patagioenas cayennensis) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Scaled Dove (Columbina squammata) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Common Potoo (Nyctibius griseus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Wattled Jacana (Jacana jacana) at Hato El Cedral in Venezuela (2012)
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Crested Caracara (Caracara cheriway) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Yellow-headed Caracara (Milvago chimachima) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Orinoco Goose (Neochen jubata) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Savanna Side-necked Turtle (Podocnemis vogli) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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White-tailed Deer (Odocoileus virginianus gymnotis) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Oriole Blackbird (Gymnomystax mexicanus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Red-breasted Blackbird (Sturnella militaris) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) immature at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Vermilion Flycatcher (Pyrocephalus rubinus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)
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Red-crowned Woodpecker (Melanerpes rubricapillus) at Hato El Cedral Ranch in Los LLanos in Venezuela (2012)