Maracay is the capital of
the Aragua region that are west of Caracas. It was founded in
1701 but did not really expand until Juan Vincente Gòmez arrived
in the 1900's. He really made the town expand and become modern.
He was president of Venezuela from 1908 until his death in
1935.Today you will find the largest Plaza Bolivar in the whole
of Venezuela and the town. Maracay is the entrance to the Henri
Pittier National Park, which was founded in 1953 and cover 107800
ha, stretching from lovely beaches in the north and south towards
Maracay. I found the life less stressing in Maracay than what you
often find in larger cities around the world.
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pictures to get a larger version
| Nice
parks in the central part of Maracay |
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| Official
buildings and monuments |
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| Various
forms of culture were much present - her from different
theaters |
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| Official
building and one of many chruches |
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| Bullfight
arena and modern buildings in the sunset |
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