The Venezuelan Llanos, the heartland of the capybara, hold some of the densest populations anywhere, with hundreds gathering at shrinking waterholes in the dry season. These flooded plains are classic capybara country, shared with caimans, anacondas, scarlet ibis and the world's richest llanero birdlife. The dry months from December to April are the time to visit, when the animals concentrate.
The Venezuelan Llanos, the heartland of the capybara, hold some of the densest populations anywhere, with hundreds gathering at shrinking waterholes in the dry season. These flooded plains are classic capybara country, shared with caimans, anacondas, scarlet ibis and the world's richest llanero birdlife. The dry months from December to April are the time to visit, when the animals concentrate.
Up to 86% sighting chance in Los Llanos (Apure and Barinas), Venezuela. Best months: February, January, March.
They are the species' heartland, holding some of the densest capybara populations on Earth on the seasonally flooded plains.
The dry season from December to April, when capybaras and other wildlife pack around the remaining waterholes.
Access is challenging and depends on current conditions in Venezuela, so travel is usually arranged through specialist operators and llanero ranches.
