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''' 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. |
''' 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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Its average annual temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The area was |
The area was sighted by [[Alonso de Ojeda]] on his voyage of 1499. The site, inhabited by Caribbean Indians, has been mentioned since 1515. |
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Its name comes from the indigenous cacique Igoroto who led the indigenous tribes of the area. Also its name is derived from the Latin origin voice "La Higuera", that is the plant whose fruit is the fig; In addition, it is named after an indigenous tree of this area known as Higuerote, similar to the fig, but smaller and used in America, for the construction of boats. |
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It was a place of refuge for buccaneers and pirates, and from its waters came the smuggling of [[cacao]] from the Barlovento area. |
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The place has been a permanent settlement since the middle of the 19th century |
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==Main sights== |
==Main sights== |
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The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen church, along with Plaza Bolívar square, the modern Plaza Francisco de Miranda square (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]].<ref>[http://www.venezuelatuya.com/barlovento/higuerote.htm "Higuerote", Venezuelatuya.com]</ref> |
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen church, along with Plaza Bolívar square, the modern Plaza Francisco de Miranda square (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]].<ref>[http://www.venezuelatuya.com/barlovento/higuerote.htm "Higuerote", Venezuelatuya.com]</ref> |
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Surrounded by beaches, lagoons, natural channels, housing, commerce, urban spaces, shopping centers, tourist developments, inns, hotels, marinas, clubs, spas, restaurants, beach kiosks, communications centers, banks, ATMs, Bakeries, among others, constitute it as a true tourist center. |
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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 |
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It has the sculpture of its patroness virgin [[Virgen del Carmen]] at the entrance. |
It has the sculpture of its patroness virgin [[Virgen del Carmen]] at the entrance. |
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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.
Its average annual temperature is about 27 degrees Celsius.
History
The area was sighted by Alonso de Ojeda on his voyage of 1499. The site, inhabited by Caribbean Indians, has been mentioned since 1515.
Its name comes from the indigenous cacique Igoroto who led the indigenous tribes of the area. Also its name is derived from the Latin origin voice "La Higuera", that is the plant whose fruit is the fig; In addition, it is named after an indigenous tree of this area known as Higuerote, similar to the fig, but smaller and used in America, for the construction of boats.
It was a place of refuge for buccaneers and pirates, and from its waters came the smuggling of cacao from the Barlovento area.
The place has been a permanent settlement since the middle of the 19th century
Main sights
The Iglesia de Nuestra Señora del Carmen church, along with Plaza Bolívar square, the modern Plaza Francisco de Miranda square (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.[1]
Surrounded by beaches, lagoons, natural channels, housing, commerce, urban spaces, shopping centers, tourist developments, inns, hotels, marinas, clubs, spas, restaurants, beach kiosks, communications centers, banks, ATMs, Bakeries, among others, constitute it as a true tourist center.
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.
It has the sculpture of its patroness virgin Virgen del Carmen at the entrance.
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