Delve into Vallenilla in Venezuela
Vallenilla in the region of Vargas is located in Venezuela - some 9 mi or ( 15 km ) North-West of Caracas , the country's capital .
Local time in Vallenilla is now 04:20 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " America/Caracas " with a UTC offset of -4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Guaracarumbo, Oranjestad, Vallenilla, Valencia, and San Juan de los Morros. While being here, you might want to check out Guaracarumbo . We discovered some clip posted online . 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 Vallenilla ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
Videos
Wind Shear Approach to Maiquetia RWY10 / DC 9-30
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LAN 767-300 landing in Caracas
beautiful landing at Maquetia "Simon Bolivar'' international airport onboard LAN'S Boeing 767-300 ..
A340-300 Lufthansa arriving at Caracas from Frankfurt
A340-300 Lufthansa arriving at Caracas from Frankfurt ..
Partes de mi historia - Photos: Oscar Bambú Castillo
Slideshow by Venezuelan photographer Oscar Bambú Castillo with pictures mainly from Cuba and Mexico. Stories about people living in the streets of Mexico DF and the social work of El Caracol AC, music ..
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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 6 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 7 km away
1812 Caracas earthquake
The 1812 Caracas earthquake took place in Venezuela on March 26, 1812 at 4:37 p.m. It measured 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. It caused extensive damage in Caracas, La Guaira, Barquisimeto, San Felipe, and Mérida. An estimated 15,000-20,000 people perished as a result, in addition to incalculable material damage. The seismic movement was so drastic that in a zone named Valecillo a new lake was formed and the river Yurubí was dammed up.
Located at 10.50 -66.97 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Battle of La Guaira (1812)
The Battle of La Guaira was a naval engagement fought in the Caribbean Sea on 11 December 1812 during the war between Britain and the United States. An American privateer captured a British letter of marque at the Spanish port of La Guaira in Venezuela.
Located at 10.60 -66.93 (Lat./Long.); Less than 9 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 9 km away
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