Maracay
Maracay is a Venezuelan city, capital of the Aragua state and the Girardot municipality. It is located in the central region of Venezuela, at the foot of the Cordillera de la Costa, and is located 109 km southwest of the city of Caracas. The city is frequently nicknamed as "Garden City" and to a lesser extent as "the Cradle of Venezuelan Aviation" or "The Cradle of Great Bullfighters".
Population
1.576.451 inhabitants.
Birth Rate
18 births per thousand people.
Mortality
4 deaths per thousand people.
5 Tourist Places in Maracay
1 Henri Pittier National Park of Maracay
This sprawling park is credited for its high aggregation of wildlife attractions and recreational actions, plus it boasts an attractive composition of colonial towns, attractive beaches, forest trails, lakes, and areas of small tropical jungle.
2 Girardot Square
In the heart of Maracay, it is characterized by Plaza Girardot, an extensive and public plaza located around a spectacular obelisk, adorned by a bronze eagle.
3 El Libertador
This is a monument to consecrate Bolívar's victory over the Spanish empire, this momentous event occurred in Venezuela in 1813, thus obtaining its independence.
4 Maestranza Bullring
This formidable stadium was proposed by General Gómez at the beginning of the year 1930, originally it is called Calicanto, this place is used for the celebration of the bullfights of Maracay.
5 Maracay Opera House (TOM)
Built on a huge budget in 1930, opera in Venezuela has had a charming history and was nearly complete when its sponsor, General Juan Vicente Gómez, died in 1935. Some time later, the Teatro de la Ópera was completed and founded. almost 40 years later, specifically in the year 1973, and has enjoyed productions of all kinds since that time. It also has a capacity of more than 850 people.