Municipio Jiménez, second-level administrative division in the Lara State, Venezuela
Municipio Jiménez is an administrative municipality in central Lara state, Venezuela, with Quíbor as its main city. The area spans gentle hills and flat lands, divided into two distinct climate zones: a cooler mountain region and a hot, dry valley floor.
The Quíbor valley was originally inhabited by the Achagua indigenous people, who developed irrigation systems for dry lands. Spanish colonists founded the city in 1620, and the Church of Nuestra Señora de Altagracia was built in 1810.
The name Jiménez honors José Florencio Jiménez, a military figure from Venezuela's independence struggle whose legacy shapes the community. Craftsmanship, especially textile dyeing and weaving in Tintorero and ceramics throughout the area, remains central to daily life and tradition.
The region divides into two different areas, with the mountain zone offering cooler temperatures while the valley can become very hot during the day. Barquisimeto nearby serves as the main connection point and offers easier access to the municipality.
The Trípode de Quíbor is a local sculpture representing an ancient three-legged vessel that reflects the area's craft heritage. This symbol shows how the community connects to its pre-colonial roots and serves as a landmark of local identity.
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