Fun facts about Maracay
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Maracay was officially established on March 5, 1701 by Bishop Diego de Baños y Sotomayor.
Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362.
From the “History” section
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Maracay is home to the two largest Air Force bases in Venezuela.
Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362.
From the “Military” section
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The Henri Pittier National Park, a lush rainforest, is located on the north side of Maracay.
Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362.
From the “Natural reserves” section
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The city's Bullfight arena is the only bullfighting school in the country, called 'Maestranza Cesar Girón'.
Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362.
From the “Sports” section
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Gabriela Isler, who was Miss Universe 2013, is from Maracay.
Maracay
Venezuela
Maracay is a city in north-central Venezuela, near the Caribbean coast, and is the capital and most important city of the state of Aragua. Most of it falls under the jurisdiction of Girardot Municipality. The population of Maracay and its surroundings in the 2011 census was 955,362.
From the “People” section
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