Explore El Abanico in Venezuela
El Abanico in the region of Zulia is a town in Venezuela - some 353 mi or ( 568 km ) West of Caracas , the country's capital city .
Current time in El Abanico is now 07:28 AM (Saturday) . The local timezone is named " America/Caracas " with a UTC offset of -4.5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Valera, Valencia, San Cristóbal, San Carlos del Zulia, and Mérida. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Valera . Where to go and what to see in El Abanico ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Pico Piedras Blancas
The Pico Piedras Blancas (also known as Misamán), at 4,737 metres, is the highest mountain of the Sierra de la Culata range in the Mérida State, and the fifth highest mountain in Venezuela. Its name, meaning "White Stones", is of doubted origin, since the massif is predominantly grey in color (however, see). Pico Piedras Blancas lacks glaciers. However, seasonal snowfalls may cover briefly its flanks. From its summit and under clear conditions, Lake Maracaibo can be seen.
Located at 8.85 -71.95 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
San Carlos del Zulia
San Carlos del Zulia is the capital of Colón Municipality, located in Zulia State, Venezuela. Founded on March 14, 1778, by Captain Nicolás José Antúnez Pacheco y de la Cruz y Velasco, alderman of the city of Maracaibo, accompanied by lieutenant Ramón Hernández de la Calle, in charge of the pacification of Motilón Indians populating the area.
Located at 9.00 -71.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport
Miguel Urdaneta Fernández Airport (Spanish: Aeropuerto Miguel Urdaneta Fernández) is an airport serving Santa Bárbara del Zulia, a city in Zulia State, Venezuela. It is also known as the Santa Bárbara del Zulia Airport. The airport is operated by the Instituto Autónomo de Aeropuertos del Estado Zulia (IAAEZ).
Located at 8.97 -71.94 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
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