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· 07 Jun 2021

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Venezuela of antier

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On the road to Jají from Ciudad de Merida, is one of the theme parks of Merida: “La Venezuela de Antier”. The theme of this park is Venezuela of the 1920s when the benemeritus Juan Vicente Gomez then ruled. The tour starts at the main station (where the parking lot is located.) you buy tickets and take some trams from the old Caracas until you reach the park.
arrive at the first station we are greeted by a Colonel, who creates an atmosphere that involves visitors in the theme of the park. After arrival the first attractions are: A small museum with antiques, La Cueva del Guacharo (where there is a sample of it) and Nueva Esparta (where you can participate in a show where the traditions of La Isla de Margarita are rescued, which is done with much IIIhumor).
After passing through the East, you arrive in Barinas, where you can have lunch or eat something before arriving in the Portuguese state, where there is a sample of the famous church “Our Lady of Coromoto”, in which a “priest” gives a somewhat peculiar mass.
After having witnessed the mass in Portuguese, there is the Falcon state, which has inside a collection of antique cars. Taking advantage of this collection, visitors can take a photo with a montage.


At the end of a small climb, there is Miranda State, where there is a huge figure representing the “Devils of Yare” . In this state it is explained to the public about the mirandine traditions, where at the end of the show you can even dance drums.
Very close to Miranda state, is the Plaza de Toros de Maracay, in Aragua state. There visitors witness a peculiar bullfight, where some people from the public are the protagonists. In this theme park, in all shows and demonstrations, Venezuelan traditions are rescued and humor is always present.


In Zulia you pass through a sample of the bridge over the lake, emblem of the state. There you can take a little boat ride. The paths of the park sometimes bring surprises and pleasant details. After crossing the bridge over the lake, is Maracaibo, the state capital, where you can have lunch and enjoy the performance of bagpipes groups.
The next stop is Plaza Caracas, where a musical band performs, remembering what Plaza Bolivar de Caracas were in the 1920s.


In Lara, the musical and artisan capital of Venezuela, you can listen to a fun broadcast of the underground radio: Radio Republica de Lara.
After the stay in Lara, you arrive at Tachira, where General Juan Vicente Gomez is located, who gives a speech to visitors from his native state. In addition to the charity, you can also see handicrafts in the area.


To finish the tour, you reach the state of Merida, where there is a large collection of antique cars plus a photo montage where visitors can dress up in outfits of the time and get a photograph.