Sucre is one of the twenty-three states that, together with the Capital District and the Federal Dependencies, make up Venezuela. Its capital is Cumaná. It is located in the northeastern region of the country, bordered to the north by the Caribbean Sea, to the east by the Gulf of Paria, to the south by Monagas, to the southwest by Anzoátegui and to the west by the Gulf of Cariaco. It is composed of 15 municipalities divided into 57 parishes. It owes its name to the Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho Antonio José de Sucre.
Mochima National Park is a national park located between the states of Sucre and Anzoátegui in eastern Venezuela and was declared as such on December 19, 1973. The closest cities are the metropolitan area of Barcelona (most frequently visited by air) or the city of Cumaná.
Playa Colorada is a Venezuelan beach, located in the Mochima National Park in Sucre State. It is halfway between Puerto La Cruz (Anzoátegui State) and Cumaná (capital of Sucre).