Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira Maracaibo
Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo is one of the popular tourist attractions in Maracaibo. While holidaying in Maracaibo do not give the Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo a miss. Get to know more about Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo through Maracaibo Travel Guide.
Maracaibo Information
Maracaibo is Venezuela's second largest city. It is the capital city of Zulia State in Venezuela. The city is tucked on the lovely Maracaibo plain. Maracaibo is located on the banks of the Lake Maracaibo. The city offers spectacular tourist attractions for sightseeing in Maracaibo.
Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo
Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira in Maracaibo is situated in the downtown part of the city of Maracaibo. It is located close to Plaza Bolivar. It is one of the the landmark structures in the city. There is a story behind the building of the basilica. During the colonial era a native Venezuelan saw an apparition of Virgin Mary. Following that the Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo was built in dedication to Virgin Mary.
Other Tourist Attractions near Basilica de Nuestra Seņora de Chiquinquira, Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo
Palafitos in Santa Rosa de Agua
La iglesia De Santa Barbara
Plaza Bolivar
House Morales
South Park zoo
Plaza Baralt
Plaza de Toros Monumental de Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Maracaibo is one of the planet's oldest lakes. A 55 kilometers long strait connects the northern edge of the lake with Gulf of Venezuela. It is a magnificent salty lake fed by the salty waters of the Caribbean Sea as well as many rivers of which the Catatumbo Lake is the largest. The basin around the lake houses large reserves of crude oil. It was discovered in 2004 that about a major portion of the lake is covered by duckweed, especially Lemna. The government took measures to uproot the weed from the lake waters. The weed does not respond to biological or chemical treatments. The Venezuela Government is still trying to remove the weed from the lake.
Palafitos in Santa Rosa de Chiquinquira
Palafitos in Santa Rosa de Chiquinquira are located towards the north of the city of Maracaibo. They consist of houses built on stilts over Lake Maracaibo. The houses are made of wood. They were built by native people of Venezuela.
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