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''' Higuerote''' ({{IPA-es|iɣeˈɾote}}) is the capital city of [[Brión Municipality, Miranda|Brión Municipality]] in the state of [[Miranda (state)|Miranda]], [[Venezuela]]. |
''' Higuerote''' ({{IPA-es|iɣeˈɾote}}) is the capital city of [[Brión Municipality, Miranda|Brión Municipality]], located in the coastal region of Barlovento, in the state of [[Miranda (state)|Miranda]], [[Venezuela]], approximately an hour and a half from Caracas. |
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The area was mentioned by [[Alonso de Ojeda]] on his 1499 voyage, and is named for the Indian [[cacique]] ''Igorote''. Permanent settlement was established in the mid-nineteenth century. |
The area was mentioned by [[Alonso de Ojeda]] on his 1499 voyage, and is named for the Indian [[cacique]] ''Igorote''. Permanent settlement was established in the mid-nineteenth century. |
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==Main sights== |
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The church Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, along with Plaza Bolívar, the modern Plaza Francisco de Miranda (inaugurated in 2009) and the different beaches of the town, are one of the most beautiful attractions of this town, which celebrates its patron saint festivities each year from 16 to 22 July, with different religious events and celebrations. It should be noted that, like several coastal towns and cities in Venezuela, Higuerote has a musical tradition, highlighting Afro-Caribbean rhythms, especially the [[Tambor (dance)|Tambor]]. |
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It has the sculpture of its patroness, virgin Virgen of Carmen at the entrance. |
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Higuerote has several beaches at a very short distance, such as Los Cocos beach and also some more popular beaches, known and attractive a few more kilometers as they are: Chirimena, Puerto Francés, Caracolita, San Francisquito, Chirere, Playa Los Totumos beaches among others, so it have several inns and hotels. |
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 Dawn in Puerto Encantado, in Higuerote | |
| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Miranda |
| Municipality | Brión Municipality |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 25,000 |
| Time zone | VST |
| Climate | Aw |
Higuerote (Spanish pronunciation: [iɣeˈɾote]) is the capital city of Brión Municipality, located in the coastal region of Barlovento, in the state of Miranda, Venezuela, approximately an hour and a half from Caracas.
History
The area was mentioned by Alonso de Ojeda on his 1499 voyage, and is named for the Indian cacique Igorote. Permanent settlement was established in the mid-nineteenth century.
Main sights
The church Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen, along with Plaza Bolívar, the modern Plaza Francisco de Miranda (inaugurated in 2009) and the different beaches of the town, are one of the most beautiful attractions of this town, which celebrates its patron saint festivities each year from 16 to 22 July, with different religious events and celebrations. It should be noted that, like several coastal towns and cities in Venezuela, Higuerote has a musical tradition, highlighting Afro-Caribbean rhythms, especially the Tambor.
It has the sculpture of its patroness, virgin Virgen of Carmen at the entrance.
Higuerote has several beaches at a very short distance, such as Los Cocos beach and also some more popular beaches, known and attractive a few more kilometers as they are: Chirimena, Puerto Francés, Caracolita, San Francisquito, Chirere, Playa Los Totumos beaches among others, so it have several inns and hotels.
External links
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