Choroní
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Coordinates: 10 ° 30 ′ N , 67 ° 36 ′ W Choroní on the map of Aragua
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| Country | Venezuela | |
| State | Aragua | |
| City foundation | 1622 | |
| Residents | 3000 (range 2000) | |
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| Time zone | UTC -4: 30 | |
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Choroní is a village in the state of Aragua in Venezuela . It is best known for its fishing port Puerto Colombia and its beaches.
history
On the site of Choroni, a church was built by Brother Pedro Buitriago as early as 1616. As a colonial village, it was recognized by the Spanish in 1622 . In the beginning it was difficult to get to by land due to the lack of a road through the rainforest. Today this rainforest forms the Henri Pittier National Park , which was named after the Swiss scientist Henri Pittier .
In 1875 Madre Maria de San José was born here, a woman who stood up for the poor and founded an order in Maracay . She was beatified by John Paul II in 1995 .
The road to Choroní was built around 1920 and paved in the 1970s. Due to the long seclusion of the place, many buildings from the colonial times have been preserved.
economy
Especially in the 19th century, Choroni was known for the high quality cocoa grown there . Cocoa is still grown here today, but the most important industry is tourism. Every year Choroni and especially Puerto Colombia are visited by 20,000 to 30,000 tourists who appreciate the area for its beautiful sandy beaches. The largest sandy beach here is Playa Grande .
Regular events
Every year on June 24th, the day of Juan el Bautista is celebrated with a procession and a colorful festival. The most important festival is the festival for the city saint Clare of Assisi in August. Every evening many residents of Choroni meet at the Malecon , the promenade in Puerto Colombia.
Attractions
At the Plaza Bolivar in Choroni is the Iglesia de Santa Clara , a church that is famous for the altar retable that is only painted on the wall above the altar and the decorated parapet.
Personalities
- Mother Maria de San José (1875–1967), blessed, founder of the order
