Trujillo, Andean state in northwestern Venezuela
Description
Trujillo is a state in northwestern Venezuela that covers mountainous land with the 4,006-meter peak Teta de Niquitao and borders Lake Maracaibo. The administrative capital sits in the city of the same name, while Valera forms the larger commercial hub and twenty municipalities connect through roads of the Pan-American network.
History
This region separated from Maracaibo Province as an independent administrative unit in 1810 and gained official recognition as a state in 1863. This restructuring changed the political landscape of Venezuela during the post-independence period.
Culture
The name comes from the Spanish hometown of conquistador Diego García de Paredes and still connects this region with its colonial past. Visitors experience a different way of life in higher-altitude towns such as Boconó and Niquitao compared to busy Valera, where markets and commerce shape daily activity.
Practical
The Pan-American Highway crosses the entire territory from north to south and connects all major towns with paved roads, while secondary routes often feature steep climbs and switchbacks. Climate varies greatly with altitude, so travelers should plan clothing for different temperatures.
Did you know?
On a hill near the town of Chiquinquirá stands a monument to the Virgen de la Paz that rises 46 meters at an elevation of 1,700 meters, which visitors can climb through an interior staircase. From the viewing platform, you look out over wide portions of the state and the surrounding Andean valleys.
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Guaramacal National Park
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Cathedral of Our Lady of Peace, Trujillo
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Viaducto Agrícola "Batalla de Niquitao"
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21.4 kmPico de la Sal
56.5 kmCumbre Segunda
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49.6 km
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