Visit Portuguesa
Portuguesa is a state located in the central-western region of Venezuela. It's one of the most important agricultural regions in the country, known for its production of coffee, corn, and other grains. The state is great for nature lovers, with a wide variety of flora and fauna to be explored.
One must-see attraction in Portuguesa is Parque Nacional El Tama. This park has beautiful lagoons surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife to observe, making it perfect for hiking or camping trips. There's also Acarigua Park, which features a lake that feeds into several tributaries and offers kayaking opportunities among its many trails.
A fascinating historical fact about Portuguesa is that it was once part of an ancient Amerindian settlement called Yupana Valley or "the land between two rivers." In 1576, Spanish conquistador Pedro de Oruna founded the first Catholic mission here and named it Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion de Portuguesa after his birthplace in Portugal. To this day, you can still find evidence of colonial architecture throughout the region's towns and villages.
One must-see attraction in Portuguesa is Parque Nacional El Tama. This park has beautiful lagoons surrounded by lush vegetation and wildlife to observe, making it perfect for hiking or camping trips. There's also Acarigua Park, which features a lake that feeds into several tributaries and offers kayaking opportunities among its many trails.
A fascinating historical fact about Portuguesa is that it was once part of an ancient Amerindian settlement called Yupana Valley or "the land between two rivers." In 1576, Spanish conquistador Pedro de Oruna founded the first Catholic mission here and named it Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion de Portuguesa after his birthplace in Portugal. To this day, you can still find evidence of colonial architecture throughout the region's towns and villages.
