Puerto Cumarebo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Puerto Cumarebo
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La Perta de Falcon (The Pearl of Falcon)
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 Puerto Cumarebo
Location in Venezuela
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| Country |  Venezuela |
| State | Falcón |
| Municipality | Zamora |
| City Established | May 17, 1845 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 393 km2 (152 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 33,166 |
| • Density | 84.39/km2 (218.57/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Cumarebero/a |
| Time zone | UTC-4:30 (UTC) |
| postal code |
4102
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| area code | 0268 |
| Climate | Aw |
Puerto Cumarebo is a city in Venezuela, located in the Falcón State. It's the main city of the Zamora Municipality. This city is about 40 miles east of Coro.
The city started around 1600. It was formed by a group of "Loangos" people who had escaped from Curacao. Puerto Cumarebo got its name from Cacique Cumarebo, who was a local leader when the Spanish arrived. On May 17, 1845, the town of Pueblo Cumarebo moved to Puerto Cumarebo. After that, the port became very important for the state.
Puerto Cumarebo is often called The Pearl of Falcón. It has many coasts and flat areas, with rivers and small streams flowing through them. There are also some hills, making it look a bit like a mountain area. The climate is warm, usually around 27 °C (80 °F), and the city is about 13 meters (43 feet) above sea level.
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What People Do in Puerto Cumarebo
The economy of Puerto Cumarebo is based on a few main things. People here work in farming, fishing, and making handicrafts.
Local Crafts and Industries
Many people make furniture and items from cactus plants. They also create baskets, carvings from limestone, woven hats, and brooms. The city has several banks, a cement factory, and a dairy company. You can often find people trading goods on Bolívar Street, which is in the center of town.
Delicious Foods to Try
The food in Cumarebo is mostly based on seafood. You can find many different kinds of fish dishes.
Popular Local Dishes
Some popular foods include "caldo e'playa" (beach broth), pickled mackerel, and "mojito" made with school shark or "rey" fish. Other local favorites are "arepa pelada" and "arepa jojota" (types of corn bread), "natilla" (a creamy dessert), beef cheese, and fried pork. You might also find pigeon pea dishes, "tapirama," dulce de leche (sweet milk candy), "dulce de lechoza" (papaya candy), and "dabudeque."
Cool Places to Visit
Puerto Cumarebo has several interesting places to explore.
- Church Nuestra Señora de La Candelaria: This church was built in 1887. It has a Greco-Roman style, which means it looks like ancient Greek and Roman buildings. The beautiful carved wooden doors were made by Josephine Leidenz.
- Balcony Jurado: Construction on this balcony started in 1914. It also has a Greco-Roman style and is made from clean limestone. It used to belong to General León Jurado, who was the President of Falcón State from 1912 to 1918.
- Pueblo Cumarebo: This is a village in the mountains near Cumarebo. It's famous for being a place where Simón Bolívar, a very important leader in Venezuelan history, stayed for several days. The village also has beautiful landscapes, natural springs, and a church from the 17th century.
- Zamora Municipality Cultural Centre "Simon Bolivar": This building has had many uses! It was once the first hotel in Zamora. Later, it became an ambulance station. After that, it was a school for arts and crafts. Today, it's a cultural center where many groups meet. These include the Zamora Boys Choir, the Youth Orchestra, the Juan José Landaeta School of Music, the Simón Bolívar Library, the "Cumarebo Siempre" Theatre Workshop, and Cumarebo Dances.
Fun Festivals and Events
Puerto Cumarebo celebrates many special days throughout the year.
- January 1: Crazies of Cumarebo (Locos de Cumarebo)
- January 2: Trader Day (Día del Comerciante)
- January 6: The Three Kings Day (Día de los Santos Reyes)
- February 2: Candlemas Day (Día de la Candelaria)
- May 1: Feast of St. Joseph the Worker (Fiestas de San José Obrero)
- May 17: Puerto Cumarebo Day (Día de Puerto Cumarebo)
- October 9: Viridianas Day (Día de las Viridianas)
- November 30: Ringing Drum (Repique del Tambor)
- December 28: The Holy Innocents Day (Día de los Santos Inocentes)
See also
In Spanish: Puerto Cumarebo para niños
