Municipio El Callao

Municipio El Callao is an administrative division in Bolívar state, covering a large territory with its capital town bearing the same name. The region contains one parish and is crossed by river systems that shape the landscape.

The area was originally home to indigenous Maquiritare people before gold discoveries in the Yuruari River during the 1870s transformed it into a mining center. This discovery attracted settlers and reshaped the economic foundation of the region.

Immigrants from Caribbean islands arrived in the 19th century and brought their musical traditions with them. Calypso rhythms became woven into local celebrations and daily life in ways that visitors can still hear today.

Access to the region is easiest through the capital town of El Callao, from where you can explore the surrounding areas. Visitors should prepare for rural conditions since basic services are concentrated in the main settlement.

The Yuruari River flowing through the territory was the site of gold rush activities that continue to influence the economy and daily life. This ongoing mining activity has fundamentally shaped where people settle and how they live.