San Fernando de Apure

San Fernando de Apure sits along the banks of the Apure River and serves as a central transportation hub for the Venezuelan Llanos region. The María Nieves Bridge connects the city across the river, making it easier to move goods and people through the area.

The city began in 1788 from a settlement founded by Captain Fernando Miyares y González, originally called Villa de San Fernando del Paso Real de Apure. It later grew into a key trading point for the Llanos region.

The Casa de Bolívar, a National Historical Monument and former home of General Miguel Guerrero, now serves as a public library and cultural center. The building reflects how the city preserves connections to its regional past.

The María Nieves Bridge is the main crossing over the river and is heavily used daily for getting between different parts of the city. Plan your movements during the dry season when the water level is lower and infrastructure runs more smoothly.

During flood season, the city shifts its beef transport from ground routes to air cargo to supply highland populations. This unusual adaptation shows how nature and trade shape local practices.

Location: Apure

Inception: February 28, 1788

Elevation above the sea: 51 m

Website: http://sanfernando-apure.gov.ve

GPS coordinates: 7.87856,-67.46812

Latest update: December 17, 2025 10:44