Municipio Andrés Eloy Blanco

Municipio Andrés Eloy Blanco is an administrative division in northern Lara State covering a mountainous region with scattered settlements and rural communities. The main town of Sanare serves as the municipal seat where government offices handle local affairs.

The division was named after Andrés Eloy Blanco, a 20th-century Venezuelan writer and politician who shaped the country's literary landscape. This naming honors a significant cultural figure whose influence extended throughout the nation.

The municipality comprises three distinct parishes: Parroquia Pío Tamayo, Parroquia Yacambú, and Parroquia Quebrada Honda de Guache, each contributing to regional traditions.

Access to the region is possible through road connections, with Sanare serving as the main entry point. Visitors should expect that rural areas have simpler roads and travel times can vary depending on weather conditions.

Located at an elevation of 1,328 meters above sea level, the municipality maintains specific geographic coordinates at 9°38'41"N latitude and 69°33'16"W longitude.

GPS coordinates: 9.67005,-69.54192

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:43