Ciudad Bolívar

Ciudad Bolívar is an administrative division in southeastern Venezuela that follows the course of the Orinoco and its tributaries. The landscape shifts from open grasslands in the north to forested mountain ranges in the south, with rivers threading through the territory and linking smaller settlements.

In February 1819, representatives from different regions gathered here to discuss the future of the area and draft a shared constitution. This meeting laid the groundwork for the political organization of large parts of South America and shaped the development of the following decades.

The region maintains strong connections to indigenous communities, including Pemón, Yekuana-Sanemá, and Panare groups who preserve their traditional languages alongside Spanish.

The region is accessible through long-distance highways and several airports that link different parts of the territory. Travelers should prepare for long distances between towns and consider seasonal weather conditions when planning their route.

Beneath the surface lie significant deposits of different metals that have shaped the region's economic development for decades. Large processing facilities stand along the rivers and have given rise to entire workers' settlements.

Location: Bolívar

Inception: 1764

Elevation above the sea: 54 m

GPS coordinates: 8.10285,-63.54696

Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:31