La Grita
La Grita is a town in the north west of Táchira state, Venezuela. It has a population of 80,000. Located in an Andean valley, La Grita has a beautiful natural setting and fertile land.
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La Grita is a town in the north west of Táchira state, Venezuela. It has a population of 80,000. Located in an Andean valley, La Grita has a beautiful natural setting and fertile land.
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Overview
Overview
The town includes colonial style houses and open plazas. The area offers visitors activities including hiking, camping, mountain climbing, as well as flora and fauna observation. Religious tourism is a main attraction during Semana Santa or during the celebration of the Santo Cristo de La Grita every 6 August.
Key facts
Key facts
• Official Name — La Grita • Nickname — Atenas Del Táchira • Subdivision Type — Country • Subdivision Type1 — State • Subdivision Type2 — Municipality • Subdivision Name — VenezuelaVenezuela • Subdivision Name1 — Táchira • Subdivision Name2 — Jáuregui Municipality • Established Title — Founded • Established Date — 2 November 1576 • Population As Of — 2011 • Population Total — 90,000 • Time Zone — VST • Utc Offset — −4 • Elevation M — 1440 • Population Blank1 Title — Demonym • Population Blank1 — Gritense • Area Code — 0277 • Postal Code Type — Postal code • Postal Code — 5001 • Custom Label1 Sec1 — Climate • Custom Data1 Sec1 — Aw
History
History
Founded by the Spanish Captain Francisco de Cáceres, in 1576, also known as Ciudad de Atenas or Ciudad del Espíritu Santo, it was the capital of the Province of La Grita (1576–1607). Later, the town was a strategic point in Simon Bolivar's "Admirable Campaign" (1813). Bolivar stayed at the "Balcony House", now known as a site of great value to Venezuela's independence movement. La Grita was affected by the 1875 Cúcuta earthquake.
Culture
Culture
La Grita has a community TV station, Jaureguina TV.
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1- Pedro León ZapataArtist
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