Portuguesa

Portuguesa is a state in western Venezuela covering more than 15,000 square kilometers and combining Andean areas in the northwest with wide plains elsewhere. The fourteen municipalities of the territory are linked by a road network, with Acarigua serving as the commercial hub for agricultural goods.

The territory was established as a province with Guanare as capital in 1851 and gained state status on January 1, 1909. This transformation followed the political reorganization of Venezuela at the beginning of the 20th century.

The shrine of Our Lady of Coromoto in Guanare draws believers from across the country and forms an important center of Catholic tradition. Pilgrims come here to join religious celebrations and experience the atmosphere of devotion that shapes this place.

The main roads connect the different municipalities and provide access to the rural areas where most agricultural activity takes place. Guanare sits in the center and works as a good starting point for visits to different parts of the state.

The region produces large amounts of corn, rice, sesame, cotton, sorghum, sugarcane, tobacco, and coffee and contributes significantly to Venezuela's agricultural production. The fields of these crops shape the landscape and are clearly visible to visitors along the roads through the plains.

Location: Venezuela

Inception: 1909

Capital city: Guanare

Elevation above the sea: 118 m

Reference: PO

Shares border with: Trujillo, Lara, Cojedes, Barinas State

Website: http://portuguesa.gob.ve

GPS coordinates: 9.10000,-69.26667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:35