Bocas del Dragón
Strait in Gulf of Paria–Caribbean Sea / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Bocas del Dragón (Dragon's Mouths) are the series of straits separating the Gulf of Paria from the Caribbean Sea. There are four Bocas, from west to east:
- The Boca Grande or Grand Boca separates Chacachacare from the Paria Peninsula and Patos Island of Venezuela. The international border between Trinidad and Tobago and Venezuela runs through this strait.
- The Boca de Navios or Third Boca which separates Chacachacare from Huevos.
- The Boca de Huevos or Second Boca which separates Huevos from Monos.
- The Boca de Monos or First Boca which separates Monos from the Chaguaramas Peninsula of Trinidad.
Quick Facts Dragon's Mouths, Location ...
Dragon's Mouths Bocas del Dragón | |
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Location | Gulf of Paria–Caribbean Sea (Atlantic Ocean) |
Coordinates | 10°45′N 61°46′W |
Type | Strait |
Basin countries | Venezuela Trinidad and Tobago |
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The passage was named by Christopher Columbus on his third voyage.[1]