Maracay
Known in Venezuela as "Ciudad Jardín" (Garden City) for its abundant green spaces, Maracay is a large city in north-central Venezuela at the foot of the coastal mountain range, serving as the capital of Aragua state. It holds a place in Venezuelan aviation history as the birthplace of the country's first airline, Aeropostal, founded in 1929. The city is also a base for visiting Henri Pittier National Park and the town of Choroní on the nearby Caribbean coast.
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- Population464,700
- Nearest water from center 2.0 km1.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.0 km1.9 mi
Maracay: quick answers
Where is Maracay?
Maracay is in Venezuela, about 45 km28 miles in a straight line from Valencia.
How do you get to Maracay?
The nearest airport is Maracay (MYC), about 24 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Maracay?
The warmest month is May, averaging 26°C78°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 24°C75°F. The wettest month is May, with about 182 mm7.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Maracay?
OpenStreetMap lists 5 museums, 9 restaurants and 10 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Maracay?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Colonia Tovar, Valencia and Mariara.