San Juan de los Morros () is the capital city of Guárico State, located in Venezuela. The city is commonly referred to as the "Gateway to the Central Plains" (Puerta a Los Llanos Centrales). Having a geography in which majestic mountains prevail, the capital city's population is 120,111, (taken from the 2011 census), being the second most populated city in Guárico State, after Calabozo, and is the state's first in population density.

It was one of the first cities founded in Guárico State, along with Calabozo, Valle de la Pascua, and Zaraza. Among the primary landmarks of the city are the Monument to the Flag, the mountain range Arístides Rojas (known as Morros de San Juan), the Monument to San Juan Bautista, El Platillón hill, the monument to the Beata Guariqueña, Madre Candelaria de San José, La Villa Olímpica, and the thermal waters (baños termales), which have great significance in the city due to the medicinal properties of its sulphuric waters (that is, because of the amount of sulphur that its waters possess): such is its effectiveness and fame, that from ancient times, once he became President of Venezuela, Antonio Guzmán Blanco, constructed the first highway to the city, which grants entry to this restoration supply that his own circle of relative physician had recommended.

San Juan de los Morros has a weather of 24 to 32 °C and its remedy is ruled via way of means of mountains, which evaluation with the plains of the relaxation of the state. the massive statue that He ordered it raised once they demanded that they desired a massive San Juan. And on a small hill, Juan Vicente Gómez constructed the spacious villa of La Mulera, at the bridge of the identical call below, all in reminiscence of what he had needed to go away at the back of withinside the far-off State of Táchira. It isn't believed that Calabozo turned into disadvantaged of being the State Capital, due to the fact a few college students burned the portrait of Juan Vicente Gómez in 1928, however that Gómez, already antique and distrustful of all, fashioned a strategic organization with Maracay and Valencia the usage of San Juan de los noses.

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San Juan de los Morros has a completely specific geography where in mind-blowing mountains be triumphant with a completely unique look that deliver upward push to the call of the metropolis, Los Morros. In addition to those geographical formations, San Juan has a notable type of warm springs which helped the improvement of the metropolis because the cease of the ultimate century and for which, further to the hills, they've additionally made it well-known withinside the country. This is primarily based totally on 1901, withinside the Historical Site of La Puerta, with a warfare, Gómez triumphs over Luciano Mendoza. That warfare made him notable, and he commenced to turn out to be familiar with the town, decreeing in 1913 the reconstruction of the street from La Villa to San Juan, ordering the development of the spa in 1916, starting the Thermal Hotel in 1920 and his visits increasing. In 1924, he introduced Father Borges to offer the speech on the inauguration of the Arch of La Puerta, recalling his glory, now no longer that of the Liberator. And he employed in 1929 and had it lit on July 24, on his birthday, now no longer the opposite's, a twenty-four-meter lighthouse, positioned on the best hill, which gave mild to the plain. Bring electricity, telephone, resorts and public transportation. Pianolas, orthophonic and victrolas sound. There is a gallant and stately world. Packard and Lincoln emblem automobiles turn out to be bucolic. He remains withinside the Yellow House, so one can later be the governor's house.

Economy

The 4 means that aid the financial improvement of the state are represented by livestock, hydrographic resources, agriculture and oil exploitation, though agriculture is the primary means of the state. Cattle, horses, pigs and goats make up for the manufacturing of milk and cheese. Oil, cement and herbal fuelling are responsible, as in other areas of the country, for the state's income. In the rural area, the planting of rice, watermelons, tobacco, cotton, cassava, beans, corn and tomato stands out.

Culture

Those who visit Guárico State will be able to taste a wide variety of dishes and desserts typical to this region, with mixtures that go from the simplest, to the most elaborate and that honor the feel of the Llanero. The symbolic dish par excellence is the "Pisillo Guariqueño", a fried food seasoned with garlic and bell pepper in which the strands of salting and sun-dried deer (as well as cattle) meat are curled, fish or capybara.

The traditional "sancocho de gallina" (chicken stew) is also frequently prepared in this region. The basic ingredient is Chicken, cooked with plenty of green dressings and vegetables. Another well-known dish throughout the national territory, but which in San Juan presents a variation is "tripe", since in addition to vegetables and beef, lemon, cattle legs and belly are added. Another dish not very well known, but highly recommended and sought after, is fried pomfret, where the meat of this exquisite fish is used, seasoned with garlic, salt and lemon; and then fried, wrapped in flour.

Morrocoy (a type of turtle) cake is also a very famous, and highly prized dish throughout the region, whose preparation is based on morrocoy meat, dressings, raisins, eggs, potatoes, wine and spices. A variant of this recipe - considered a delicacy - is turtle cake, which has the same ingredients, except for the meat. In some parts of the country, this culinary tradition has been declining because of ecological reasons, in order to preserve the species.

However, there are still many places where you can taste it. As for drinks, it is common to find kiosks and food stalls in San Juan where you can taste corn carato, a soft drink made with corn dough, which is cooked with pineapple juice and papelon and left to rest until the next day. . The chicha criolla (creole chicha), seasoned with guayabita pepper, orange blossom water, lemon or orange hearts and almond essence, is another refreshing option.

You cannot forget the "panela guarapo", made with brown paper dissolved in water with lemon and ice, a special mixture to appease the heat of the city. The choice of desserts is headed by the traditional "dulce de leche", made with this fruit, cut into slices and cooked in a molasses of water with paper and fig leaves. Rice pudding is also very tempting.

In the lowland region (Los Llanos), it's not unusual to enjoy occasions with cultural and non-secular reasons, wherein Guariqueños are trying to find to exalt their ideals and their famous sentiment at distinct instances of the year. Most of them, along with the "joropo" dance, the tailed bulls and the Velorio de los Angeles Cruz, are practiced all through the countrywide territory, with sure changes relying at the region. Some of those fairs are as follows:

  • Los Velorios de Cruz
  • Toros coleados
  • El Pájaro Guarandol
  • La Burriquita
  • El Chiriguare
  • Baile del Joropo

Geography

Climate

San Juan de Los Morros has a tropical savanna climate (Köppen Aw) bordering upon a tropical monsoon climate (Am). Its wet season is oppressive and overcast, whilst the dry season is humid and mostly cloudy, and it is hot year round. During the course of the year, the temperature generally ranges from , rarely going below or rising above .

Based on the beach/pool score, the best time of year to visit San Juan de Los Morros for hot-weather activities is from late May to late March.

Clouds

In San Juan de Los Morros, the average percentage of the sky covered with clouds varies significantly over the course of the year.

The clearest part of the year in San Juan de Los Morros begins around December 12; It lasts 3.3 months and ends around March 21.

The clearest month of the year in San Juan de Los Morros is January, during which time the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy, on average 37% of the time.

The cloudiest part of the year begins around March 21; it lasts 8.7 months and ends around December 12.

The cloudiest month of the year in San Juan de Los Morros is May, during which the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy, on average, 80% of the time.