La Grita
Andean valley town in Táchira state, Venezuela, La Grita draws large crowds each 5 and 6 August for the festival of the Santo Cristo de La Grita — a celebration significant enough that the town has been declared Venezuela's "Jerusalem" or sanctuary city. Colonial-style houses and open plazas fill the centre, while the surrounding mountains offer hiking, camping, and wildlife observation. Religious tourism peaks again during Semana Santa.
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- Population37,545
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.6 km2.9 mi
La Grita: quick answers
Where is La Grita?
La Grita is in Venezuela, about 63 km39 miles in a straight line from Cúcuta.
How do you get to La Grita?
The nearest airport is La Fria Airport (LFR), about 1 hr 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in La Grita?
The warmest month is April, averaging 15°C59°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 14°C57°F. The wettest month is March, with about 333 mm13.1 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in La Grita?
OpenStreetMap lists 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near La Grita?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include San Cristóbal, Bailadores and Tariba.