Carora, Colonial city in Lara state, Venezuela.
Carora sits in Lara state at 419 meters elevation along the Morere River and connects regional areas through a network of highways. The city serves as a crossroads between major Venezuelan centers.
Juan de Trejo founded the settlement in 1569, but indigenous attacks led to its abandonment until Juan de Salmanca rebuilt it in 1572. The rebuilding shaped the region's early development.
The Festival of San Juan Bautista fills the streets with traditional Venezuelan music, dance performances, and regional food specialties. The celebrations reflect local traditions and how residents connect with their heritage.
A regional airport facilitates arrival and multiple universities provide facilities for visitors. The central location makes it easy to explore surrounding areas from this point.
The city produced the Tipo Carora cattle breed, which adapted to the local climate and became essential for dairy farming. This breed was an important contribution to the region's livestock industry.
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