Maracaibo

Maracaibo, the capital of the Zulia State in Venezuela is located at the western end of the country. The city was found on the 24th of August in the year 1499 on the coast of Maracaibo Lake. Maracaibo Venezuela is one of the top oil centers of the country. Maracaibo of Venezuela was named after the brave Indian Chief and young native, Cacique Mara, who strongly resisted the Germans from invading the city and died fighting against them.

With an area of 13,000 square kilometers, Maracaibo Lake is the greatest natural feature of the Zulia State and is the 23rd largest lake in the world. Maracaibo in Venezuela is the country's one of the most important attractions. Maracaibo in Venezuela connects the Gulf of Venezuela with the Lake Maracaibo.

Maracaibo in Venezuela is also an important destination for Venezuela Vacation. The shopping malls make shopping a significant part of the trips for the tourists visiting Maracaibo. Trips to Maracaibo include places for sightseeing and activities. The comfortable hotels and restaurants offer luxurious stay and exquisite food, which completes the travel.`

Hotels in Maracaibo

• Crowne Plaza Maruma
• Del Lago Inter-Continental
• Hotel del Lago
• Best Western El Paseo
• Hotel Kristoff
• Gran Hotel Delicias
• Maracaibo Cumberland

Apart from tourism, other manufacturing industries also help in the growth and development of the economy of Maracaibo.