Toro de Las Delicias

Toro de Las Delicias is a bronze bull sculpture positioned at the northern end of Avenida Las Delicias in the city's heart. The statue sits on a pedestal and dominates the public space with its substantial form and weight.

The bronze bull arrived between 1933 and 1935 as a gift intended to honor General Juan Vicente Gómez and promote cattle development in Venezuela. It served as a symbol of the government's agricultural ambitions during that era.

Local residents have created stories around the statue involving hidden treasures and secret passages, which have grown through generations of telling. These tales reveal how the monument has become woven into the community's collective imagination.

The monument sits along Avenida Las Delicias and can be accessed on foot by heading toward the northern end of the avenue. Visit during early morning or late afternoon hours to avoid harsh sunlight on the sculpture.

The sculpture was created by French artist Isidore Bonheur and is a replica of a bull found at the entrance of a Paris park. This European connection makes the work an unexpected cultural link in the Venezuelan city.

Location: Maracay

Creator: Isidore Bonheur

GPS coordinates: 10.28639,-67.56500

Latest update: December 12, 2025 08:00