La Grita facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
La Grita
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| Nickname(s):
Atenas Del Táchira
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 La Grita
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
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| State | Táchira | ||
| Municipality | Jáuregui Municipality | ||
| Founded | 2 November 1576 | ||
| Elevation | 1,440 m (4,720 ft) | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 90,000 | ||
| • Demonym | Gritense | ||
| Time zone | UTC−4 (VST) | ||
| Postal code |
5001
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| Area code(s) | 0277 | ||
| Climate | Aw | ||
La Grita is a town located in the northwest part of Táchira state, Venezuela. About 80,000 people live here. The town sits in a beautiful valley in the Andes Mountains. It has lovely natural surroundings and rich land for farming. You can see old-style houses and open town squares.
Visitors enjoy activities like hiking, camping, and climbing mountains. They can also watch for different plants and animals. Many people visit La Grita for religious reasons, especially during Semana Santa (Holy Week) or for the celebration of the Santo Cristo de La Grita on August 6th.
History of La Grita
La Grita was founded by a Spanish Captain named Francisco de Cáceres. This happened in 1576. The town was also known by other names, like Ciudad de Atenas or Ciudad del Espíritu Santo. For a while, from 1576 to 1607, it was the capital of the Province of La Grita.
Later, La Grita became an important place during Simon Bolivar's "Admirable Campaign" in 1813. This was a key time in Venezuela's fight for independence. Bolivar himself stayed at a place called the "Balcony House." Today, this house is a very important historical site.
In 1875, La Grita was affected by a big earthquake, known as the 1875 Cúcuta earthquake.
Culture and Media
La Grita has its own community TV station. It is called Jaureguina TV. This station helps keep the community connected and informed.
See also
In Spanish: La Grita (Venezuela) para niños
