Monumento De Campo Oficina, Petroleum industry monument in El Tigre, Venezuela.
Description
Monumento De Campo Oficina is a metal structure in El Tigre that marks where the first major oil well was drilled in the Anzoátegui region. The structure stands in an open location and can be seen from nearby roads.
History
The monument commemorates the 1933 Oficina No. 1 well, which transformed El Tigre from sparsely settled land into an important oil center. This discovery by Mene Grande Oil Company marked a turning point for Venezuela's economic development.
Culture
The monument reflects how oil extraction shaped life in this region and serves as a gathering point for local events and community activities. Visitors can see how this industrial past remains woven into the identity of the area.
Practical
The monument is free to visit and accessible during daylight hours for photography and exploration. Being located in an open area, bring sun protection and check weather conditions before your visit.
Did you know?
The site marks the exact location where the Mene Grande Oil Company discovered the productive Oficina Formation, reshaping Venezuela's economic future. Few visitors realize that this single drilling operation triggered the rapid industrialization of the entire region.
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