Delve into El Copey in Venezuela
El Copey in the region of Vargas is a city in Venezuela - some 8 mi or ( 13 km ) North-West of Caracas , the country's capital .
Current time in El Copey is now 09:47 PM (Monday) . The local timezone is named " America/Caracas " with a UTC offset of -4.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Zig-Zag, El Corozo, Oranjestad, Valencia, and Tabacal. While being here, make sure to check out Zig-Zag . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in El Copey ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Boeing 767-300 interior
Boeing 767-300 TF-FIB in Caracas, operating for Santa Barbara Airlines. November 2010 ..
LAN 767-300 landing in Caracas
beautiful landing at Maquetia "Simon Bolivar'' international airport onboard LAN'S Boeing 767-300 ..
AIRFRANCE Airbus A340-300 / CARACAS A PARIS
Trip Report desde CCS-CDG por Air France en un Airbus 340-300, Viernes 24 de Abril ..
Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Caracas
Glimpses of Venezuela: Avenida Francisco de Miranda is one of the most important Avenidas of Caracas. This video covers the journey on this road from the Statue of Francisco de Miranda near Parque Cri ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Simón Bolívar International Airport (Venezuela)
Simón Bolívar International Airport of Maiquetia is an international airport located in Maiquetía, Venezuela, about 13 miles (21 kilometers) from downtown Caracas. Simply called 'Maiquetia' by the local population, it is the top international air passenger gateway to Venezuela among the twelve international airports in the country. From 1960 to 1997, it was the main hub for VIASA, Venezuela's former flag carrier till the air carrier went bankrupt.
Located at 10.60 -66.99 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
La Guaira
La Guaira is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of Vargas and the country's chief port. It was founded in 1577 as an outlet for Caracas, 30 kilometres to the southeast. The town and the port were badly damaged during the December 1999 floods and mudslides that affected much of the region. Today, La Guaira exports cocoa beans, coffee, and tobacco. The city hosts its own professional baseball team in the Venezuelan Professional Baseball League, the Tiburones de La Guaira.
Located at 10.60 -66.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
Catia La Mar
Catia La Mar is a city and port in the municipality of Vargas, in the State of Vargas in Maiquetía, Venezuela. It is Maiquetia's neighbor to the west. Catia la Mar is about 10 minutes from Simón Bolívar International Airport (Venezuela's main airport). Named after a 16th century chief, Catia, contemporary of the famous Guaicaipuro, the city hosts a naval academy and university, a fishing port called La Zorra, and several beaches (Costa Dorada, Playa La Zorra, Playa Candilejas, Puerto Viejo).
Located at 10.60 -67.03 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Miraflores Palace
The Palacio de Miraflores (Spanish for "Miraflores Palace") is the official workplace of the President of Venezuela. It is located on Urdaneta Avenue, Libertador Municipality in Caracas. It was started on 27 April 1884 under the direction of Giuseppe Orsi and was intended as the family residence of Joaquin Crespo. Also participated: painter Julián Oñate, Juan Bautista Sales and his team of esculptors, decorators, wood cavers, constructors - who erected the European-style Miraflores Palace.
Located at 10.51 -66.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
National Pantheon of Venezuela
The Panthéon is a building on the northern edge of the old town of Caracas, Venezuela. It was originally built as a church, but is now used as a famous burial place. The entire central nave is dedicated to Simón Bolívar, with the altar's place taken by the hero's bronze sarcophagus, while lesser luminaries are relegated to the aisles.
Located at 10.51 -66.91 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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