Carabobo, Industrial state in northern Venezuela.
Description
Carabobo is a state in northern Venezuela that extends between coast and mountains. The area includes port zones on the Caribbean Sea, valleys and hills around Lake Valencia.
History
In 1821, the battle that sealed Venezuela's independence took place here, bringing Simon Bolívar's troops victory over Spain. This military turning point changed the political course of South America forever.
Culture
The Carabobo Lake forms the heart of the region and still shows the connection between water and land that shaped the indigenous name. Around this basin, communities have developed that combine agriculture and trade with each other.
Practical
Road connections lead from here to other parts of the country and make travel within the region easier. Puerto Cabello serves as an important point for ships and cargo transport on the coast.
Did you know?
The name comes from the Arawak language and combines the words karau and bo, meaning savannah of waters. This designation reflects the geographical peculiarity of the area with its lakes and open spaces.
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Henri Pittier National Park
43.9 km
Arco del triunfo de carabobo
29.1 km
Bahía de Cata
42.5 km
San Esteban National Park
23.1 km
Solano castle
31.6 km
Aeronautics Museum Cnel. "Luis Hernán Paredes"
41.5 km
San Felipe Castle
33.8 km
Isla Larga
34 km
Isla Multiespacio
2.9 km
Patanemo Bay
30.5 km
Valencia's Aquarium
4.9 km
Plaza Bolívar de Maracay
41.6 km
Parque Negra Hipólita
5 km
Sindoni Tower
41.8 km
Maestranza César Girón
41 km
Teatro de la Ópera de Maracay
41.3 km
Dunas
6.9 km
Estadio José Pérez Colmenares
39.8 km
Las Delicias Zoo
45.7 km
Teatro Municipal de Valencia
4.3 km
Hipolita Bolívar and Fernando Peñalver Park
4.7 km
Plaza Bolívar
4 km
Altar de la Patria
29.7 km
Güigüe Abbey
21.3 kmEmbalse de Guataparo
10.6 km
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Maracay
45 km
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Help
3.9 km
Toro de Las Delicias
45.5 km
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