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La Guaira
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La Guaira

Chief seaport of Venezuela, on the Caribbean Sea, 16 km/10 mi north of the capital Caracas, of which it is the port; population (1996) 26,420. It is connected with Caracas by the La Guaira–Caracas railway, and by a specially built road, for automobiles only. On the landward side, the town is closely surrounded by mountains. At nearby Maiquetía there is an international airport.

La Guaira was founded in 1567 and had its heyday during the 18th century. The old town boasts many well-restored colonial houses. The excellent artificial harbour provides deep-water berths for shipping.



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