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features. In addition, in recent years, owing to the creation of the only free cultural, scientific, and technological zone in the country, the city has begun to develop in the field of technology, thanks also to the support of the university in this matter. The city of Mérida now stands out at the national level for its low cost of living and its high (relative to cost of living) per capita income of $ 4,381, ninth among
Venezuelan cities. The service sector contributes a large percentage of the state's income. In Mérida 82,537 people are economically active, of whom 6.67% are unemployed.
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estimates indicate that the actual population of the city has now reached about 250,000 inhabitants and that the metropolitan area has 350,000 inhabitants. The population of Mérida is relatively homogeneous. There is, however, a large community of foreigners, resulting from the inter- and intra-continental migratory patterns of past eras. Among these there are significant groups of
1664:, immigration and various other reasons, new neighborhoods appeared as years went by. The first to emerge were those near downtown. Then, due to the lack of real estate and in the search of quieter areas, neighborhoods were created far, at the time, from the city center. Some of these old spurs have now become part of the city. The following are the main neighborhoods of the city.
2444:. Currently, it holds two world records: one for being the longest cable car system in the world (12.5 km or 7.8 mi) and another one for being the highest cable car system in the world (4,367 m or 14,327 ft). The cable car was completed in 1958. It was closed in 2008 for construction of a new cable car system. It was reopened in April 2016.
3246:. Inhabitants of Mérida, with deep connections to their culture, are characterized by their well-preserved traditions and slow, unhurried way of life. The city itself can be recognized by its many well-preserved colonial parks and buildings, in addition to its famous social scene, the local art and craftwork, and the unique regional cuisine.
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can be observed; this difference sometimes reaches more than 20 °C (36 °F). The maximums are reached during the day, and are usually around 24 °C (75 °F), but on rare occasions exceed 30 °C (86 °F). The lower limit of daytime temperatures tends to be around 14 °C (57 °F).
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The airport was built in 1956, on the former grounds of a slaughterhouse. Commercial air service was provided by two airlines. There is also an area for private aviation, which receives various types of private flights as well as air ambulance flights, and the delivery of parcels and other valuables.
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In 2006, assuming the usual natural level of growth in the area (between 2.1% and 3% annually), the population reached 230,000 inhabitants, while the metropolitan area would have reached 350,000, thanks to the high growth rate in the city of Ejido, which is one of the largest of the Andes area. Other
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Despite being one of the largest cities in the
Venezuelan Andes, Mérida has traditionally been less populated in comparison to other more rapidly growing cities in the country. At the beginning of the 19th century, the city only had about 5,000 inhabitants. The demographic growth saw no major changes
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facility and the old headquarters of the local soccer team. During the last month of 2005, the city was host to the 2005 Andean
National Games, an event for which numerous athletic facilities were built, including the Cinco Águilas Blancas (Five White Eagles) Sports Complex—a 42 000-seat stadium and
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Two other more recently founded universities are based in Mérida: the
Universidad Nacional Abierta (UNA), which offers undergraduate distance-learning courses; and, from 2006, the UNEFA, which is a military university specializing in Engineering for undergraduates. The main university centers to be
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and long after independence, the city was isolated from other parts of the country because of the lack of transportation routes to the outside world. Midway through the 19th century, the first highway was built, linking the city with the rest of the country, thereby facilitating access and vehicular
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Mérida is the seat of the state and municipal governments, and is also home to the
Governor and the Mayor's offices, the state legislature, and the regional offices of the judicial and electoral branches. Important representatives and governors are also taken to this city to meet at an annual voting
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On the other hand, given Mérida's location in the interior of the country, far from the maritime coasts and the influence of the ocean, and its high altitude, the temperature variance over the course of a day is relatively high. Between day and night a difference of more than 10 °C (18 °F)
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Libertador, reaches 345,489 people (Census 2001). The city accounts for 28% of the total population of Mérida State, which has more than 750,000 inhabitants (Census 2001). It is home to
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University of the Andes, the most important in the city, was established in 1785, and offers undergraduate programs in art, sciences, literature, and humanities, long and short programs, as well as courses, degrees, post-graduate programs, specializations, diplomas, etc., bringing together more
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started near the end of the 1990s. The first line was inaugurated on June 18, 2007, with 15 of 34 proposed stations completed. This route serves Ejido and Mérida. The second line is in the planning stages and is expected to be 12 km (7 mi) long with 3 common stations alongside or crossing
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The city enjoys the highest quality of life in
Venezuela. In the year 2000, thirty-six health centers were located in the metropolitan area of Mérida, as follows: one type I hospital, one type III hospital, and one type IV hospital, in the city proper, plus 15 urban clinics, four of type III and 11
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Mérida has four principal rivers and some smaller seasonal streams in the less urbanized parts of the city, these last ones have a significant water flow only in times of heavy precipitation. The most important river is the Chama, followed by the
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are also of great importance within the local political scene; the first of these offices is currently filled by an opposition party member. Due to the recent suspension of the elections for
President of the University Student Body, the city has seen an intense wave of protests that have left more
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Lodging accommodations can be found to fit all budgets, including pensions and apartments for tourists with basic amenities. At least half of the hotels are located within the city, which is about 35% of the total number statewide. All in all, there are about 2,650 beds available. Moreover, there
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Mérida contains numerous historical squares, colonial houses, churches, and government buildings that make up most of its sightseeing spots. Moreover, the educational development of the city due, for the most part, to its university (ULA) has contributed to the creation of museums, libraries, and
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As a city with many students and tourists, Mérida enjoys a broad network of places open at night, mostly composed of clubs and bars. There are also various cafés, restaurants, and two movie theaters. Furthermore, a number of cultural events constantly take place in these locations. Notable among
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The greatest network of libraries is that of the University of the Andes. Each school has a specialized library, as well as the multidisciplinary libraries located in La Hechicera, the sports division, the administrative division, and a number of other smaller libraries, adding up to more than a
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Situated in the former location of a coffee plantation of the same name, the park was built in 1960 partly as an underwater park, and is 3.5 hectares in area. Its infrastructure is reminiscent to that of an island, offering kids play grounds, trails, and athletic courts. The park houses the
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to a Mérida trolleybus station; construction has yet to begin. Once construction is completed, Mérida will be the first city in Latin America with under 500,000 inhabitants to have a rapid-transit system. The existing bus lines will be reorganized into 47 or so feeder routes, in order to provide
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routes which connect the city with its metropolitan area. The conventional bus routes traverse the various avenues of the city and cover a large percentage of the city's area. Mérida has one of Venezuela's best public transit systems; nevertheless, the system has become overwhelmed by increasing
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As in other respects, the Universidad de Los Andes and its buildings are closely tied to the city; the health care infrastructure consists largely of medical centers belonging to the former, in addition to private health centers. Notable among the public hospitals that offer free services is the
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of farmers moving to the urban centers, a phenomenon seen all over the country. Moreover, the prestige of the University of the Andes transformed Mérida in one of the leading educational centers nationwide. As a result, the city houses an important student population from all over the country.
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The only regional public transit available in Mérida is by bus. These depart from the city bus station. In addition, there are other private terminals from which private lines depart. From the central station one can take buses to destinations within the state, the region, and the rest of the
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However, Juan de Maldonado renamed it as San Juan de las Nieves. In 1559 the name changed again, opting this time for Santiago de los Caballeros. Gradually, it was adopting the name of Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida, combining the variants that had been appointed to the city until then.
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For those who like to go shopping and spend the day enjoying stores or food courts, Mérida offers the following shopping malls: Las Tapias and Millenium located in Andrés Bello Avenue; Alto Prado and Pie de Monte located in Los Próceres Avenue; and Rodeo Plaza located in Las Américas Avenue.
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Tourism, dubbed the "green industry", is the principal source of income in the city, and one of the most flourishing industries. Touristic activity benefits from the potential offered by the Andes mountains surrounding the city, and from the city's own parks, museums, and plazas, among other
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The bus routes are serviced by private companies, the majority of which are cooperatives or driver's associations, following the private model practiced in most of the cities in Venezuela. However, the prices charged are regulated by the city and supervised by the municipal organization for
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Because of its location on a plateau, in a small valley, covering an area of some 10 to 15 km (6 to 9 mi) in length and between 1 and 3 km (2 mi) wide, the city now lacks additional space for urban development. Though its polygonal area covers some 60 square kilometres
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Venezuela is situated in an inter-tropical zone, so that there is very little temperature variance over the course of a year. The same is true in Mérida—the temperatures recorded in August are normally comparable to those measured under comparable conditions in broad daylight in January.
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This park is dedicated to Tibisay, princess of the original dwellers of the region, the tribe Mucujún. According to legend, she still laments the death of her fiancé Chief Murachí, who died bravely fighting the Spanish conquistadors. This park is located at the north end of Urdaneta
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Despite the limited space available for development, Mérida has the largest proportion of green areas per capita in Venezuela, thanks to its many squares and public parks, the one surrounding the river Albarregas being particularly noteworthy. The School of Architecture of the
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The city's economy has been evolving and transforming since the beginning of the 20th century. Traditionally, agriculture formed the most significant part of economic activity in Mérida, which was the distribution center for agricultural goods in the state. Furthermore, large
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and 24 °C (75 °F), with an overall average of 22 °C (72 °F). Precipitation is heavy during the rainy season, from April to November, though the city does receive more sunshine than most cities in the Colombian Andes, since the valley is too narrow for
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Authorities, so in 1560 they sent Juan de Maldonado to arrest Juan Rodríguez and regularize the new city. On June 24 Maldonado moved Mérida to its present location on the plateau and rechristened it as Santiago de los Caballeros. The city then came to be governed by the
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The valley in which the city is located was formed approximately 40 to 60 million years ago with the creation of the Venezuelan Andes and its continuous erosion by the area's water systems. Its soils consist of alluvial sediment and clay. Below the city runs the major
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The city's typical brightened sweets, made from a base of milk and other ingredients, are also notable. There is a historical tradition of such sweets, which are said to originate in the convents where they were prepared in the 19th century. Also, one can find
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It is a long neighborhood located in the valley of La Pedregosa creek. It is mainly a residential zone. Although connected to the city, it is far enough from it that its development has increased in the last decades due to the availability of suitable real
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Historically, Mérida has been characterized by less pronounced differences between socio-economic classes and for its high quality of life. Recent years, however, owing to the economic situation confronting the country, have seen a significant increase in
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Nowadays, politics have an important role among the general population, although to a lesser extent than in the larger urban centers, and the most important government positions, including Mayor and Governor, are held by members of the official party, the
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made from wheat flour instead of the more common corn. This difference in ingredients is due primarily to the fact that the Andean region was one of the few places in the country where wheat historically has been harvested. Another notable dish is the
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were located nearby; their income led to the construction of a central sugar refinery in which all of Mérida's sugar cane was processed. This refinery was eventually abandoned and has now been converted into a museum. With the construction of
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In the center of the city the terrain, located on a plain, is almost flat. Nonetheless, there is an average incline of 3 to 7 degrees, which causes a difference in altitude between the high and low parts of the city of more than 400 m
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Located in front of the Museum of Modern Art in the northern area of the city, this pretty park has a clock on the ground, whose numbers are flowerpots, and large mechanical carillon clock with wooden elves that play melodies from the
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country. Some of the most heavily used routes in the country start from this station, in particular, those that link Mérida with the city of Caracas. Though Venezuela is undertaking the construction of a national railway system, the
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Mérida is a student city with a large percentage of its population found in classrooms, especially in the university area, where 20–30% of the population consists of students, and has a 0% illiteracy rate. It is the home of the
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are among the largest with several hundred pupils each. These are run by governing bodies Fundación La Salle and Fundación Don Bosco, respectively. However, all schools come ultimately under the auspices of the Venezuelan
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It is a residential area for the middle class located in the vicinity of the Chama river. It is the lowest-altitude neighborhood in the city, situated about 200 metres (660 feet) lower than downtown. It will be connected to
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until the last three decades of the 20th century, when the population tripled, from 74,000 (according to the 1971 census) to the current estimate of 214,000. The increase in number of inhabitants was mainly due to a recent
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It is a middle-class neighborhood located in the geographical center of the city. It borders the Tatuy mesa, which houses a number of car dealers and auto shops and, above all, the largest hospital of the city, the IHULA
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Situated in the middle of the city, it surrounds the airport and local branches of a number of government offices, as well as the city Mayor's office. It is a commercial and residential neighborhood with plenty of public
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Mérida is famous nationwide for its great number of parks and squares, providing its inhabitants with access to nature. There are, at least, a dozen squares and two dozen parks, some of which are described below.
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demand, and may be beginning to collapse. Among the existing routes, the route from the center of the city of Ejido to the center of the city of Mérida stands out, with a volume of thousands of passengers daily.
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The oldest religious structure in Mérida, Our Lady of Carmen Church stands close to the Plaza Bolívar. Visitors marvel at its colonial architecture and its historical significance – the church is a seat of the
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A small plaza, located to the northeast of the city center, in a neighbourhood of the same name. Its design, like that of most of the other plazas described here, follows the prototypical Spanish colonial
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traffic. After this point other routes were planned, but lack of maintenance and the nature of the terrain have caused significant interruptions in land traffic between Mérida and the rest of the country.
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In addition to the aforementioned soccer, the current athletic infrastructure also supports a wide array of other traditional sports, including tennis, basketball, baseball, and Venezuelan sports such as
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metropolitan transport. As is the practice throughout the country, the public transport system has special fares for senior citizens, and a student pass providing some of the lowest costs in the country.
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at the Plaza Bolívar. However, the areas surrounding the city are rough and uneven, situated in the valleys formed by the Chama and Albarregas rivers and the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de La Culata ranges.
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Other educational institutions worth mentioning are the schools dedicated to languages, sport and music. Mérida is known as a destination to learn Spanish. In 2007 Jakera Spanish School was voted by the
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This park is the largest in the city, 22 km (14 mi) long and 612 hectares in area. It is located on the bank of the Albarregas River, and contains play areas for children and a sculpture
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mining expeditions he led. The first settlement of Mérida was not the current one but 30 kilometres (19 miles) to the south, in Xamú, where today stands Lagunillas. Nevertheless, in November 1559,
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The main commercial area of Mérida lies within the historic downtown. However, many services can be found in the suburbs. Two notable destinations by locals and tourists alike are Mérida's
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largest convention center in the city, as well as the headquarters of Corpoandes (a government-run corporation that promotes development in the Andes region), facilities for cultivating
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There are many institutions dedicated to primary and secondary education, most of which are public, under the control of the national or regional governments. Of particular note is the
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This is one of the oldest churches in the city, originally built in the 18th century and rebuilt in 1907 after an earthquake. It is located in front of the square with the same name.
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avenues. With a length of more than 8 km (5 mi), it runs from the neighborhoods of the central quarter of Mérida to the outskirts of Ejido. The other three correspond to
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was built in 1967. It has a capacity of 16,000 people and it is frequently used for cultural activities, besides serving its original purpose of bullfighting arena during the
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In addition to national holidays and events, several festivals take place and have origins in Mérida. Most are religious celebrations, and a few – such as the city's famous "
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are almost mandatory in the music style. Additionally, the city is commonly the birthplace of many rock and punk bands, among other genres. The city is also home to the
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A plaza constructed to honor five women from Mérida who fought for independence. It is surrounded by various markets and artisans shops, and the first Cable Car station.
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For this reason, the city layout is unorganized, oriented only by the traffic axes constructed in decades past. The layout of the city center or "Old Quarter" is in the
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A small park that commemorates the three cities in the world named Mérida (in Spain, Mexico, and Venezuela). It features architectural elements typical of each city.
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puts into practice diverse proposals for creating areas protected from urban development, thereby reducing the impact of population growth on the environment.
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offered flights to Caracas; those flights were later cancelled and the airport, as of 2022, has no commercial airline service. Other nearby airports, such as
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dozen under the direction of Serbiula. Moreover, ULA owns the largest digital archive of the country, available to the public for research and education.
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A Baroque palace located in front of Bolívar Square. It has served as the residence for the Archbishop since 1951. It houses the Archdiocesan Museum.
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The principal radio stations of the state also broadcast from Mérida. These stations are mostly privately owned, though in recent years some public
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Located in Belensate, it has a large water pool surrounding a submarine fin, an underwater clock, and a children's play area in the shape of a boat.
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Mérida is the quintessential touristic city in Venezuela, being one of the most sought-after destinations by national and international travelers.
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than 40,000 students and 6,000 professors. The university operates two campuses in Mérida, and about a dozen faculties spread throughout the city.
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situated in the extreme north of the city where the Milla waterfalls once flowed, it contains species indigenous to Venezuela and the Andes region.
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This was the first botanical garden in the city. It is located in the extreme north of the city and has about 40 hectares under cultivation.
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Mérida's only building in the Gothic style. It stands near the place where an old chapel held the first wooden cross brought to Mérida by the
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A small park, located in the south of the city, commemorating Venezuela's army. It has green areas, a fountain, and models of military tanks.
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graduates upon earning their degree. In recent years, this tradition has been extended to include younger students who have completed their
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of Mérida includes the municipalities of Campo Elías, Santos Marquina and Sucre and also the municipality that includes Mérida, Libertador.
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The Metropolitan Stadium of Mérida, dedicated on May 25, 2007, with a friendly match between Venezuela and Honduras, was host to the 2007
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The past and present main square of Mérida, it is surrounded by the most important public and historical buildings of the city. It has an
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The cuisine of the Mérida region differs notably from that of the rest of the nation. Among the most notable differences is the
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in Venezuela. According to the 2001 census, 18.09% of the population lives in poverty; this figure is beaten only by
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This aquarium exhibits both fresh and salt water fish. It also has collections relating to Mérida's rural past.
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system (still under construction and not fully open), the city relies on a vast system of urban and interurban
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In addition to the national highways, three alternative routes exit the city of Mérida. The first, called the
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forests extend toward the south, where they were planted some years ago. Toward the north and east, one finds
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This colonial-style villa, located in the central quarter, was the official residence of the state governors.
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It comprises the historic city center. It is the main commercial, cultural, and urban area, containing most
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Significant among the local fauna are important populations of certain small and medium-sized birds such as
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133::Panoramic view of southern Zumba area, Mérida main Cathedral and Arzobispal Palace in 4th Bolivar Avenue,
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Additionally, land originally set aside for a metropolitan library in 2006 was reallocated for the use of
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Mérida has about two dozen religious buildings dedicated to Christianity, the most important of which are
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in the world. It is the largest student and tourist center of western Venezuela. The mass transit system (
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will be three large five-star hotels added before 2007, when Mérida becomes the host of the soccer event
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on December 7 when in the evening all the electricity is turned off and some 18,000 candles are lit; the
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Predominantly a higher-class neighborhood, it contains the largest and most luxurious houses in the city.
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and near the army headquarters, northeast of the city center. It is dedicated to the independence hero
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The city was named after the founder Juan Rodríguez Suárez, who called so in honor of his hometown of
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Located at the northern end of the city, it contains the scientific and engineering buildings of the
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of Mérida, whose chief official established his residence there. The city and territory were part of
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This is the current name of the village formerly known as La Punta. It shares similarities with the
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There were only two neighborhoods in the city at the beginning of the 20th century. One of them was
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Soccer is the most popular and widely supported sport, but given the city's location, a variety of
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which broadcast from Mérida. Two of these are general-interest stations, airing programs including
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Other customs firmly rooted in the Méridan tradition, usually associated with fixed dates, include
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of 1,600 metres (5,200 feet). As background on the horizon rises the country's highest summit: the
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For Mérida, the most important and famous religious traditions are those celebrated by the city's
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is one of the main touristic spots. In its trajectory, it ascends from the central quarter to the
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to the southeast and the Sierra La Culata to the northwest. The old quarter of the city is on the
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Consists of twin plazas constructed in honor of the independence leaders Vicente Campo Elías and
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After years of study, the construction of a non-polluting mass transit system was proposed; the
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The music of Mérida, like its people, is recognizable by the laid back rhythms. The use of the
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or "Christmas skating", which occurs in the city streets throughout the month of December; the
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Another of the more popular local customs (those without official government sanction) are the
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141::Panoramic view of Mérida City, View of Pico Bolivar from Mérida (all items from left to right)
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of Mérida have a special relevance and importance given the city's large student population.
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Plaza Bolívar: Mérida is known for being a safe and relaxng city with a pleasant disposition
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between January 12 and 31 celebrated with a drummers processions and street dancing; or the
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churches and chapels, since it is the religion with most number of followers in Venezuela.
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On this street painters congregate in order to create, exhibit, and sell their works.
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Two national highways connect Mérida with other cities in Venezuela. The first is
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A large children's park, which models the shape of the city on a smaller scale.
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of type I. The area also has 18 rural clinics, 13 of type II and 5 of type I.
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The southeastern part of the city, historically the headquarters of the large
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in the western part of the country, the Boconó fault, which forms part of the
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Mérida was founded by Juan Rodríguez Suárez on October 9, 1558, in one of the
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line to Espejo Peak (service restored in 2016 after an eight-year suspension)
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Mérida has a strong athletic infrastructure; noteworthy among others is the
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View of an Andean inn. Tourism in the city is the main source of livelihood.
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was chosen as the most appropriate means of transport. Construction of the
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Lake La Rosa and the Museum of Science and Technology in the background.
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Panoramic view of Plaza las Heroínas in the central quarter of the city.
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Coromoto Ice Cream Shop, with more than a thousand flavors of ice cream
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next to the Government Palace and the Cathedral in the Casco Central
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4243:. Universidad de Los Andes. 17 November 2005 Mérida, Venezuela.
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Esquema de contenido Dossier de las entidades federales; Mérida
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Mérida lies within a valley, with many colonial towns adjacent
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ULA, Alcaldía de Mérida, Universidad de Catalunya, RedIALA:
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Colegio Universitario Hotel Escuela de Los Andes Venezolanos
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View of the Bolívar Square with the statue dedicated to the
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President of the Student Body of the University of The Andes
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of the Libertador Municipality are located within the city.
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Parque de las Cinco Repúblicas (Park of the Five Republics)
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and is in fact the main, if not defining, example of this
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This city sits on a plateau nestled in the valley of the
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Universidad Nacional Experimental de las Fuerzas Armadas
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Church and plaza 'del Llano' located in the city center
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Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de Los Andes
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Instituto Autónomo Hospital Universitario de los Andes
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connects Mérida with El Vigía, and in turn, with the
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International Airport in El Vigía, now serve Mérida.
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Instituto de Investigaciones Económicas y Sociales:
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National Experimental University of the Armed Forces
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Cristóbal Mendoza Technological University Institute
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The city is located in the center of the Venezuelan
3755:Some of the best-known newspapers from Mérida are:
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2392:Seat of the university's rectorate and Aula Magna.
1946:Tabay and Ejido, houses over 300,000 inhabitants.
1683:View of the neighborhood Convivencia Urbana Mérida
630:Mérida, the highland and student town of Venezuela
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3105:Besides the university libraries, Mérida has the
2606:Parque Ciudad de los Niños (Children's City Park)
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642:is the highest and largest cable car in the world
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2378:Monuments, public buildings, and historic places
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3958:. Edición de El Nacional. Caracas, Venezuela.
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3041:Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida Institute
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3949:. Edición de El Nacional. Caracas, Venezuela.
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3238:The city's culture closely resembles that of
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4438:Cifras de Paridad de Poder Adquisitivo (PPA)
3875:the current home stadium of the local team,
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2655:Parque Las tres Méridas (Three Méridas Park)
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3047:Antonio José de Sucre University Institute
2721:Plaza Las Heroínas (Plaza of the Heroines)
606:The city was elevated to the status of an
591:In 1622, Mérida became the capital of the
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1999:The city of Mérida has one of the lowest
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4309:. Universidad de Los Andes, Venezuela.
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4474:The Trolleybuses of Mérida, Venezuela.
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3520:. Popular drinks include corn liquor,
2634:Parque del Ejército (Park of the Army)
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509:. It also has the highest and longest
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4490:El Parque La Isla recupera su belleza
4440:. Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas.
4416:Ciudades más atractivas para invertir
4364:Cities Most Attractive for Investment
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3029:Santiago Mariño Polytechnic Institute
2661:Parque Zoológico los Chorros de Milla
2405:Plaza Monumental Román Eduardo Sandia
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355:59.39 km (22.93 sq mi)
4963:Populated places established in 1558
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3990:: description, map, 29 illustrations
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3273:Tulio Febres Cordero Cultural Center
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2464:The city's Minor Basilica, built in
2372:Center for Astronomy Research (CIDA)
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574:until 1607, when it became itself a
466:Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida
229:Santiago de los Caballeros de Mérida
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4385:"Instituto Nacional de Estad?stica"
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3918:Category:People from Mérida, Mérida
3368:Coronation of Our Lady of the Snows
3270:Juan Félix Sánchez House of Culture
3057:La Frontera Technological Institute
3006:found in the city are given below:
2671:Parque la Marina (Park of the Navy)
2537:and the cathedral in the background
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2174:The city had one national airport,
2007:(17.05%) and the municipalities of
1796:Avenida 16/Campo de Oro/Santa Juana
24:
4515:Origenes del Museo Arquidiosesano
4472:Morrison, Allen (5 January 2009).
4077:"Merida Climate Normals 1961–1990"
4047:"Merida Climate Normals 1991–2020"
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2398:The government building, regional
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3956:Nuevo atlas práctico de Venezuela
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4271:"INE: Población por municipios"
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3791:List of newspapers in Venezuela
3557:Mérida State Symphony Orchestra
3446:primary or elementary education
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3143:needs additional citations for
3064:Primary and Secondary Education
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2615:A park that is the home of the
2599:Parque Metropolitano Albarregas
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4175:"Estadísticos Básicos Lluvia"
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3690:Symphonic Orchestra of Mérida
2876:View of Mérida from the hills
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4560:travel guide from Wikivoyage
4184:(in Spanish). Archived from
4148:(in Spanish). Archived from
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3423:La Pasión Viviente de Cristo
3421:(Burning of the Past Year),
3417:. These festivities include
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3017:Universidad Nacional Abierta
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2640:Parque La Isla (Island Park)
2594:Parque de los Conquistadores
2410:Bullfighting Arena of Mérida
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2244:, which runs to the city of
2157:Transportation map of Mérida
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363:1,630 m (5,350 ft)
191:Non potest civitas abscondi
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3975:. Salvat. Navarra, España.
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3877:Estudiantes de Mérida F. C.
3868:Guillermo Soto Rosa Stadium
3729:Televisora Andina de Mérida
3292:Festivals and local customs
3284:bell from the year 909 and
1344:Average precipitation days
1130:Mean daily minimum °C (°F)
990:Mean daily maximum °C (°F)
827:Mountains in Mifafí Valley.
614:, which in 1811 became the
544:The city of Mérida in 1899.
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3987:The Trolleybuses of Mérida
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3074:Colegio La Salle de Mérida
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2176:Alberto Carnevalli Airport
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685:El Valle forest in Mérida.
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3563:Entertainment and tourism
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2383:House of Former Governors
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3321:Candelaria Virgin Feasts
2332:Mérida trolleybus system
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2192:Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonso
2019:(6.13%) in the state of
2017:San Antonio de Los Altos
841:tropical monsoon climate
469:, is the capital of the
3747:stations have emerged.
3696:Media and communication
3434:Caravanas Estudiantiles
3345:Christ's Living Passion
3311:Christ Child's Standing
3011:University of the Andes
2991:University of the Andes
2780:Mérida Botanical Garden
2578:Mérida Botanical Garden
1725:planned as part of the
1642:University of the Andes
1565:Fifth Republic Movement
727:Sierra Nevada de Mérida
616:University of the Andes
503:University of Los Andes
4767:San Juan de los Morros
4535:World Guinness Records
3996:Información de Mérida
3759:El Correo de Los Andes
3666:(Main Market) and the
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3419:La Quema del Año Viejo
3276:César Renginfo Theater
3264:Museum of Colonial Art
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4660:San Fernando de Apure
4476:Retrieved 2010-02-07.
4459:. Mérida, Venezuela.
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3379:Immaculate Conception
3255:Archaeological Museum
3233:
3083:Ministry of Education
2979:
2900:Las 5 Republicas Park
2840:Aerial view of Mérida
2816:Main Market of Mérida
2749:
2740:Antonio José de Sucre
2715:
2701:Plaza Glorias Patrias
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2486:Iglesia de la Tercera
2481:Carmelite Brotherhood
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2335:route 1. Route 3, an
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3883:are also practiced.
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3778:Diario Pico Bolívar
3595:improve this section
3481:Cuisine of Venezuela
3465:Fiesta de San Benito
3427:La Paradura del Niño
3267:Museum of Modern Art
3152:improve this article
2938:improve this section
2852:Mérida's Main Market
2389:Rectorate's Building
2278:Pan-American Highway
2228:Tulio Febres Cordero
2075:improve this article
1767:Metropolitan Stadium
920:Record high °C (°F)
779:South American Plate
745:(west bank) and the
381: • Density
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4083:on 18 February 2024
4057:on 18 February 2024
4036:Yahoo Viajes España
3707:television stations
3461:Fiesta de las Velas
3457:Patinatas Navideñas
3258:Archdiocesan Museum
2982:Mariano Picón Salas
2864:Las Heroínas Square
2792:Los Nevados Village
2585:Parque Domingo Peña
2515:Archbishop's Palace
2470:Cathedral of Toledo
2461:Cathedral of Mérida
2449:Religious buildings
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1569:University Director
1200:Record low °C (°F)
1060:Daily mean °C (°F)
495:War of Independence
256: /
193:supra montem posita
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4533:709 flavors. Cfr.
4521:2007-10-18 at the
4499:2007-09-29 at the
4346:2011-07-23 at the
4316:2013-06-18 at the
4223:2006-02-17 at the
4032:2007-12-29 at the
3938:Historia de Mérida
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4027:History of Mérida
3973:Conocer Venezuela
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2499:Iglesia del Llano
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3518:almojabanas
3438:high school
3387:December 31
2732:Plaza Sucre
2698:of Bolivar.
2684:Plaza Belén
2625:Santa Marta
2274:La Variante
2250:Apartaderos
2161:During the
1966:Health care
1585:Hugo Chávez
1557:prefectures
1486:Mean daily
813:Psittacidae
723:Chama River
652:Extremadura
597:New Granada
593:Governorate
522:Chama River
417:Postal code
395:Merideño(a)
263: /
4947:Categories
4900:San Felipe
4844:Portuguesa
4806:Los Teques
4721:San Carlos
4654:Anzoátegui
4494:Enlace web
4420:Enlace web
4395:2007-08-06
4341:Enlace web
4311:Enlace web
4245:Enlace web
4195:28 October
4159:28 October
4123:28 October
3964:9806518225
3924:References
3789:See also:
3701:Television
3442:university
3374:December 8
3317:February 2
3178:newspapers
2650:beekeeping
2535:Libertador
2328:trolleybus
2309:trolleybus
2101:newspapers
2029:sugar cane
1960:Colombians
1956:Portuguese
1818:Population
1630:sugar cane
1550:Government
1533:Source 1:
1346:(≥ 1.0 mm)
794:coniferous
550:Pamplonian
475:Libertador
368:Population
327:Government
313:Libertador
4911:Maracaibo
4889:La Guaira
4649:Barcelona
4604:Venezuela
3815:does not
3683:Nightlife
3582:does not
3509:alfajores
3450:Caravanas
3415:Holy Week
3411:Christmas
3407:Christian
3340:Holy Week
3332:Sun Fairs
3286:San Pedro
3282:Ave María
3097:Libraries
3059:(IUFRONT)
3037:(CUHELAV)
2925:does not
2906:Education
2504:Spaniards
2433:Cable Car
2414:Sun Fairs
2341:funicular
2286:Maracaibo
2240:Troncal 7
2222:avenues;
2180:Maracaibo
2032:haciendas
2011:(8.69%),
1981:Red Cross
1783:Los Curos
1708:libraries
1689:Belensate
1625:Haciendas
733:known as
677:Geography
622:Etymology
581:Audiencia
511:cable car
428:Area code
401:Time zone
360:Elevation
289:Venezuela
4883:Trujillo
4878:Trujillo
4732:Tucupita
4715:Carabobo
4710:Valencia
4643:Amazonas
4519:Archived
4497:Archived
4368:web link
4344:Archived
4314:Archived
4221:Archived
4030:Archived
3902:See also
3553:mandolin
3543:bambucos
3538:merengue
3534:pasillos
3522:mistella
3364:August 8
3351:May–June
3327:February
3288:of 912.
3244:folklore
2664:A small
2629:Colombia
2455:Catholic
2234:avenue.
2212:Urdaneta
1952:Italians
1924:Fuente:
1918:103.646
1907:391.287
1896:345,489
1885:271,992
1751:and the
1734:Humboldt
1662:Oil Boom
1634:El Vigía
1481:2,511.4
1391:Average
1339:(60.45)
1270:Average
772:tectonic
671:Emeritus
612:seminary
586:Santa Fe
526:altitude
505:and the
4905:Yaracuy
4872:Táchira
4839:Guanare
4822:Monagas
4817:Maturín
4811:Miranda
4772:Guárico
4744:Caracas
4726:Cojedes
4698:Bolívar
4687:Barinas
4682:Barinas
4671:Maracay
4613:Capital
4537:, 1991.
3836:removed
3821:sources
3731:, (TAM)
3719:culture
3603:removed
3588:sources
3514:aliados
3475:Cuisine
3192:scholar
3124:Culture
3031:(IUPSM)
3025:(UNEFA)
2946:removed
2931:sources
2681:avenue.
2646:orchids
2603:museum.
2266:Local 8
2258:Barinas
2254:Local 1
2184:Caracas
2170:Airport
2115:scholar
2021:Miranda
1987:Economy
1904:217.537
1893:204,879
1882:178,580
1871:156,956
1780:estate.
1721:via an
1704:museums
1698:Central
1579:In the
1337:1,535.5
1334:(2.79)
1329:(6.16)
1324:(8.07)
1319:(7.43)
1314:(5.09)
1309:(4.77)
1304:(6.11)
1299:(7.57)
1294:(6.67)
1289:(3.08)
1284:(1.47)
1279:(1.25)
1265:(43.5)
1260:(50.0)
1255:(54.5)
1250:(56.1)
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1230:(50.4)
1225:(56.7)
1220:(55.0)
1215:(54.0)
1210:(50.5)
1205:(50.5)
1195:(61.2)
1190:(59.9)
1185:(61.5)
1180:(61.9)
1175:(61.7)
1170:(61.7)
1165:(61.3)
1160:(61.9)
1155:(62.6)
1150:(62.4)
1145:(61.2)
1140:(59.5)
1135:(58.8)
1125:(67.8)
1120:(66.7)
1115:(67.3)
1110:(67.8)
1105:(68.5)
1100:(68.7)
1095:(68.0)
1090:(68.4)
1085:(68.9)
1080:(68.5)
1075:(68.2)
1070:(67.3)
1065:(66.4)
1055:(79.7)
1050:(78.6)
1045:(78.6)
1040:(79.5)
1035:(80.8)
1030:(80.8)
1025:(79.5)
1020:(79.3)
1015:(80.1)
1010:(79.7)
1005:(80.1)
1000:(80.2)
995:(79.0)
985:(93.4)
980:(84.0)
975:(87.1)
970:(89.6)
965:(89.6)
960:(89.1)
955:(92.8)
950:(87.8)
945:(87.4)
940:(89.1)
935:(88.3)
930:(93.4)
925:(86.2)
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809:parrots
578:of the
536:History
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438:Climate
391:Demonym
376:199,878
319:Founded
277:Country
200:Matthew
4894:Vargas
4856:Cumaná
4800:Mérida
4795:Mérida
4761:Falcón
4676:Aragua
4558:Mérida
4182:INAMEH
4146:INAMEH
4110:INAMEH
3979:
3962:
3872:soccer
3796:Sports
3717:, and
3645:Hotels
3549:violin
3516:, and
3381:Feasts
3358:Feasts
3302:Event
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3043:(ISCM)
2688:style.
2246:Valera
2117:
2110:
2103:
2096:
2088:
2013:Baruta
2009:Chacao
1958:, and
1939:exodus
1915:70.879
1860:74,000
1838:25,000
1827:Mérida
1824:Census
1793:parks.
1696:Casco
1478:235.6
1475:198.0
1472:192.2
1469:201.0
1466:213.9
1463:213.9
1460:180.0
1457:192.2
1454:177.0
1451:226.3
1448:224.0
1445:257.3
1386:154.1
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479:Mérida
461:Mérida
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248:8°36′N
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4916:Zulia
4861:Sucre
4665:Apure
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4600:State
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4106:(PDF)
4009:Notes
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3739:Radio
3734:ULATV
3658:Shops
3528:Music
3500:trout
3491:arepa
3199:JSTOR
3185:books
3019:(UNA)
3013:(ULA)
2345:Chama
2122:JSTOR
2108:books
1713:Chama
1617:slums
1434:74.1
1431:73.5
1428:76.5
1425:76.0
1422:73.5
1419:73.5
1416:74.0
1413:76.0
1410:76.0
1407:75.5
1404:72.0
1401:71.0
1398:71.5
1380:14.0
1377:17.1
1374:16.3
1371:15.0
1368:15.6
1365:16.3
1362:16.8
1359:14.9
1327:156.4
1322:204.9
1317:188.8
1312:129.2
1307:121.1
1302:155.3
1297:192.3
1292:169.3
915:Year
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775:fault
735:Tatuy
719:Andes
667:Latin
656:Spain
572:Tunja
406:UTC−4
334:Mayor
296:State
135:Third
4933:Bold
4789:Lara
4382:INE
4287:2012
4256:The
4197:2012
4161:2012
4125:2012
4089:2024
4063:2024
3977:ISBN
3960:ISBN
3819:any
3817:cite
3711:news
3586:any
3584:cite
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3413:and
3299:Date
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3076:and
2929:any
2927:cite
2436:The
2408:The
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2284:and
2226:and
2218:and
2210:and
2182:and
2094:news
1930:OCEI
1912:2021
1901:2011
1890:2001
1879:1990
1868:1981
1857:1971
1846:1960
1835:1950
1571:and
1535:NOAA
1528:6.9
1525:7.6
1522:6.6
1519:6.2
1516:6.7
1513:6.9
1510:6.9
1507:6.0
1504:6.2
1501:5.9
1498:7.3
1495:8.0
1492:8.3
1395:(%)
1383:8.1
1356:9.1
1353:5.3
1350:5.6
1332:70.8
1287:78.3
1282:37.3
1277:31.8
1258:10.0
1253:12.5
1248:13.4
1238:12.8
1233:10.0
1228:10.2
1223:13.7
1218:12.8
1213:12.2
1208:10.3
1203:10.3
1193:16.2
1188:15.5
1183:16.4
1178:16.6
1173:16.5
1168:16.5
1163:16.3
1158:16.6
1153:17.0
1148:16.9
1143:16.2
1138:15.3
1133:14.9
1123:19.9
1118:19.3
1113:19.6
1108:19.9
1103:20.3
1098:20.4
1093:20.0
1088:20.2
1083:20.5
1078:20.3
1073:20.1
1068:19.6
1063:19.1
1053:26.5
1048:25.9
1043:25.9
1038:26.4
1033:27.1
1028:27.1
1023:26.4
1018:26.3
1013:26.7
1008:26.5
1003:26.7
998:26.8
993:26.1
983:34.1
978:28.9
973:30.6
968:32.0
963:32.0
958:31.7
953:33.8
948:31.0
943:30.8
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933:31.3
928:34.1
923:30.1
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