Choroni & Playa Grande

Choroni is one of the most enchanting coastal destinations in all of Venezuela. This small colonial village sits at the end of a winding mountain road that descends through the lush Henri Pittier National Park — the oldest national park in Venezuela — before opening up to a bay of extraordinary beauty where cloud forest mountains plunge dramatically into the Caribbean Sea.

The village itself is a living museum of colonial architecture, with colorful houses, cobblestone streets, and a charming central plaza. Choroni is the heart of Venezuelan cacao country, and visitors can tour nearby cacao plantations and taste some of the world's finest chocolate. The Afro-Venezuelan cultural heritage is celebrated through traditional drumming (tambores), dancing, and a vibrant arts scene.

Playa Grande, the main beach, is a dramatic sweep of sand where powerful waves crash against a backdrop of jungle-covered mountains. The beach is a favorite of Venezuelan surfers and nature lovers. For property buyers, Choroni offers a unique proposition: colonial homes with historic character, set in one of the most beautiful natural settings in the Caribbean, at prices that are a fraction of what similar properties would cost in Colombia, Mexico, or the Caribbean islands.