Choroní is a popular beach destination in Aragua state in Venezuela. Although Choroní is generally known as one of Venezuela's best Caribbean beaches, the hamlet itself actually sits slightly inland, boasting some fine colonial houses around a quiet central plaza. Instead, it is the neighbouring fishing village of Puerto Colombia, just beyond Choroni ,where the palm tree-lined beaches lie and most accommodation is found.

Around and closeby
Chuao, a colonial village 5km inland, is worth a visit to see where some of Venezuela's best cacao comes from. Chuao also has a lively devil dancing celebration on Corpus Cristi.

Sightseeing
Playa Grande is the main attraction in Choroní - a beautiful horseshoe of a golden sandy beach backed by the steep hills of the lush Henri Pittier National Park. Tambores, or drums, on the seafront at weekends is the focus for night-time entertainment, with local youths performing rhythmic dances to the beat of the hollowed out drums.

Getting there
From Maracay, buses leave the terminal every couple of hours for Choroní (more often at weekends). The 45km road is very narrow and full of hairpin bends, it is not a journey for the faint-hearted. The journey is about 2 hours by bus from Maracay or 1.5 hours by car.

Getting around
The small streets of Puerto Colombia mean cars are best left at the posada. Everywhere can be reached on foot.