Choroni is a coastal town located at the northern end of Girardot, Aragua, Venezuela; in the outskirts of the Cordillera de la Costa, with a population not exceeding 5000 people. The proper name for Choroni Beach is Playa Grande, but as it is situated near Choroni (most popular), it is called as Choroni Beach. Agriculture, tourism cocoa and fishing is the primary occupation of the town.
Choroni Beach or Playa Grande has a beautiful one kilometer coastal area backed with malecon, sea-wall and palm; where you can enjoy beautiful moments of Caribbean Sea washing the coastal area and, pelicans diving for fish. One can also see the mountains bounded by the coconut tree forest; hawkers and local vendors providing service (such as food, drinks and beach items) at the beach. The average climate of this beach is approximately 31 degrees.
Choroni city architecture dates back in 1616, where its geographical isolation and large slave plantation helped it to prevent Afro-Venezuelan’s important elements of culture. One could notice small painted colonial houses with narrow sheets and wooden windows. Choroni is the right place to know Afro-Caribbean Venezuela and quality cocoa as it is famous for world class cocoa.
Major Tourist Attractions:
- Henri Pittier National Park
- mountains and beach
- chuao town (best venezuelan cacao)
- oricao (romantic lonely beach)
- cepe beach (white sand crystal water)
- playa diario (beach where nudism is allowed by the goverment)
- Panaderia Colonial, Calle las Flores (famous for jumbo sandwiches)
Event at the Beach:
Scuba Diving (PADI approved diving center)
