Cojedes

Cojedes is a state in the central Venezuelan lowlands, lying between wooded hills to the north and wide grasslands to the south. Several rivers cross the territory, flowing through open countryside dotted with scattered settlements and ranches.

The area served as a passage for indigenous groups for centuries before Spanish missionaries established the first permanent settlements during the 18th century. In the 19th century the administrative territory was separated from neighboring provinces and gained its current status.

The name Cojedes comes from an indigenous term used before colonial times and remains part of the regional identity today. Many residents maintain ties to rural traditions that show through in handmade goods and local gatherings.

The region is best traveled during the dry season between December and April when roads remain passable and rivers carry less water. Visitors should prepare for warm weather and note that many communities are reached by unpaved roads.

Some communities near the river courses still maintain a building style with palm roofs and open side walls that suits the heat and humid conditions. This architecture is a direct response to the natural conditions of the central Venezuelan plains.

Location: Central Region

Inception: 1864

Capital city: San Carlos

Elevation above the sea: 88 m

Reference: CO

Shares border with: Portuguesa, Lara, Yaracuy, Carabobo, Guárico, Barinas State

Website: http://cojedes.gob.ve

GPS coordinates: 9.35000,-68.31667

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:40