Urdaneta

Municipio Urdaneta is an administrative division located in Táchira State in western Venezuela, encompassing several communities and rural areas. The territory is organized as a municipal entity within the state's administrative framework.

The municipality takes its name from Rafael Urdaneta, a key figure in Venezuela's independence struggle and leader of Gran Colombia in the early 1800s. His legacy remains connected to the area through its designation.

Local traditions find expression through community festivals and gatherings that punctuate the year. These events bring residents together around shared customs that have roots in the region's past.

Visitors will find a rural region with small communities and farmland suitable for exploring and walking through the landscape. Getting around is most practical by car, as public transportation options are limited in this area.

The area sits within a mountainous region covered by forest, home to diverse wildlife and plant species. This landscape makes it an intriguing destination for nature observers, though it remains relatively undeveloped for tourism.

GPS coordinates: 10.11783,-66.91349

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32