Macuto, Vargas facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Macuto
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| San Bartolomé de Macuto | |
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 Macuto
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Vargas |
| Municipality | Macuto Municipality |
| Founded | 24 August 1740 |
| Time zone | VST |
| Climate | BSh |
Macuto is a beautiful seaside city located in Vargas state, Venezuela. It's a popular spot for tourists today. For a long time, it has also attracted important Venezuelan political leaders and famous artists.
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History of Macuto
Macuto was founded on August 24, 1740. It was built on the site of an old village belonging to indigenous people. This village was called Guaicamacuto, which means "basket of thorns."
A Popular Resort Town
Since the 1800s, Macuto has been a favorite resort town. Many people from Caracas and nearby areas came here to relax. During this time, large streets and fancy private homes were built.
Macuto became known as a place where several Venezuelan presidents spent their time off. They also used it to welcome important visitors from other countries. In 1885, President Antonio Guzmán Blanco ordered a large mansion to be built. It was called "La Guzmania." This mansion later served as a home for other Venezuelan leaders. These included Juan Vicente Gómez, Marcos Pérez Jiménez, and Wolfgang Larrazábal.
A fancy hotel named the Miramar opened in the 1920s. It was a grand place, but it is no longer open today.
Artist's Retreat
Macuto was also the home of a famous Venezuelan artist named Armando Reverón. He was a modernist painter and craftsman. From 1921, he lived in Macuto with his companion Juanita. He built a unique group of huts surrounded by a wall. He called this place "El Castillete," which means "little castle."
Reverón was known for his unusual way of life in Macuto. His unique lifestyle, along with his paintings of the town, helped Macuto become even more famous.
Recent Events
In May 2020, Macuto was involved in a notable event. A small group attempted to enter Venezuela by sea in what was called Operation Gideon. This attempt was unsuccessful.
Tourism in Macuto
Macuto is a very popular resort town. Its close location to Caracas makes it easy for many people to visit. The town's beautiful scenery has inspired many artists.
Famous painters like Armando Reverón, Arturo Michelena, Cristobal Rojas, and Martín Tovar y Tovar have all created art inspired by Macuto.
The city is connected to Caracas by highways and main roads. Macuto also has hotels and golf courses for visitors to enjoy.
See also
In Spanish: Macuto (Venezuela) para niños
