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Morrocoy beaches are spectacular and numerous: Sombrero Cay, Playuela, Playuelita, Alemán Cay, Mayorquina, Pescadores Cay, Mero Beach, Punta Brava, Boca Paiclás, Boca Seca, Los Juanes, Bajo Caimán, Tucupido, Sal Cay, Borracho Cay etc. Beneath the beaches corals and fish offer their best to divers.
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