The Médanos de Coro are a small desert of golden sand dunes that rise up to 40 metres on the narrow isthmus joining the Paraguaná Peninsula to the mainland — extraordinary because the Caribbean coast is just two kilometres away in either direction. The constant trade wind reshapes them daily; in the late afternoon the crests glow orange and the surface ripples are clean and unmarked.
A short taxi or bus ride from central Coro brings you to the edge of the park. There is no entrance fee and no facilities; people walk in along the access road, climb a few dunes, and stay for sunset. Take water and shoes you don't mind emptying of sand. The dunes are also a popular location for sandboarding — boards can sometimes be rented from informal vendors at the entrance.