El Tocuyo
Venezuela · Estado LaraVE
Shire Town in Lara, Venezuela
El Tocuyo is a fertile valley and city in west-central Venezuela at 622 m (2,041 ft) elevation. It is located in south-central Lara State about 60 km southwest of Barquisimeto. The town of El Tocuyo was founded by Juan de Carvajal in 1545 on the banks of the Tocuyo River and it was the administrative capital of Venezuela Province from 1546 to 1548. Its original name was Nuestra Señora de la Pura y Limpia Concepción del Tocuyo. El Tocuyo is now just the municipal seat of Morán. Its population is 41,327 (2001).
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 41,327
- Coordinates
- 9.787, -69.793
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 616 m
Overview of El Tocuyo
El Tocuyo — a low-key town in Estado Lara, Venezuela — is worth a place on your map. Its resident count stands at approximately 41,327. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. The local offer centres on nightlife. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location. Elevation is roughly 616 metres.
Things to do in El Tocuyo
Nightlife in El Tocuyo
(1)For nightlife, expect Wine Bars. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for El Tocuyo.
Best time to visit El Tocuyo
El Tocuyo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Small places like El Tocuyo are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Estado Lara. Time zone: America/Caracas.
Similar destinations
Places near El Tocuyo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is El Tocuyo known for?
- El Tocuyo, in Estado Lara, Venezuela, is best known for nightlife. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 41,327 residents.
- What can you do in El Tocuyo?
- Recorded activities in El Tocuyo include Wine Bars. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit El Tocuyo?
- El Tocuyo stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is El Tocuyo located?
- El Tocuyo is located in Estado Lara, Venezuela. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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