Yaracuy, State in northwestern Venezuela
Yaracuy stretches between the Segovia Highlands and central highlands, encompassing the fertile valley of the Yaracuy River at 267 meters above sea level.
The territory was first documented in 1530 when explorer Nicolás Federman crossed the region and named it Valle de las Damas before becoming a state in 1899.
The indigenous Jirajaras, Guayones, and Caquetíos tribes established the first settlements in the region, maintaining hunting and fishing traditions across the territory.
The Pan-American Highway connects the state capital San Felipe with Puerto Cabello in the northeast and Barquisimeto in the southwest, facilitating regional commerce.
Sorte Mountain within the state borders holds religious significance as a sacred location for followers of the Maria Lionza spiritual movement.
Location: Venezuela
Inception: 1899
Capital city: San Felipe
Elevation above the sea: 267 m
Shares border with: Falcón, Lara, Cojedes, Carabobo
Address: Yaracuy, Venezuela
Website: http://yaracuy.gob.ve
GPS coordinates: 10.30000,-68.70000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:48
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