La Grita
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La Grita is a town in Táchira state, Venezuela
. It has a population of 80.000. It is located in the North West of Tachira State. Founded by the Spanish Captain Francisco de Cáceres, in 1573, 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" actually known for being a site of great value to Venezuela's independence movement.
Located in a beautiful Andean valley, La Grita is known for its beautiful natural setting and its fertile land. Its colonial style houses and open plazas decorate the town's facade.
La Grita's diverse ecosystem offers the visitor different activities like hiking, camping, mountain climbing, and 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 august 6th.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. It has a population of 80.000. It is located in the North West of Tachira State. Founded by the Spanish Captain Francisco de Cáceres, in 1573, also known as ciudad de Atenas or ciudad del Espíritu Santo, it was the capital of the Province of La Grita
Province of La Grita
La Grita Province was a province of the Spanish Empire in the 17th century , with La Grita as its capital. In 1607 it merged with Mérida to form what became known as Mérida Province....
(1576 - 1607). Later the town was a strategic point in Simon Bolivar's "Admirable Campaign
Admirable Campaign
The Admirable Campaign was a military action led by Simón Bolívar in which the provinces of Mérida, Barinas, Trujillo and Caracas were conquered by the independentists...
" (1813). Bolivar stayed at the "Balcony House" actually known for being a site of great value to Venezuela's independence movement.
Located in a beautiful Andean valley, La Grita is known for its beautiful natural setting and its fertile land. Its colonial style houses and open plazas decorate the town's facade.
La Grita's diverse ecosystem offers the visitor different activities like hiking, camping, mountain climbing, and 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 august 6th.