Falcón
Falcón is one of the 23 states of Venezuela, located along the country’s northern Caribbean coast in the northwest region. Its capital is Coro, a historic town founded in the 16th century that retains considerable colonial architecture. The state is named after Juan Crisóstomo Falcón, a 19th‑century Venezuelan military and political figure who served as president during the early republican period.
Falcón encompasses a varied landscape that includes the Paraguaná Peninsula, a dry coastal region projecting into
The economy of Falcón is heavily influenced by oil and related industries located on the Paraguaná Peninsula,
Falcón combines historic colonial heritage in Coro with natural attractions such as Morrocoy and its offshore