Feria De La Chinita

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The "Virgen de Chiquinquira" or the "Chinita" (how Maracaibo people call her) is the biggest religious item in the State of Zulia and it is one of the many images of the Virgin Mary in catholicism.

November 18th is the day that the regional people celebrate their Virgin. For that reason, a whole variety of festivities are organized by the state's government and also the public sector (bars and hotels) for the locals and visitors from around the world to enjoy. The venue is called "Feria de la Chinita" (or Chinita's Fair)

You can start planning your visit by making reservations to any of the best hotels in the area: Crowne Plaza Maruma Hotel & Casino, Hotel El Paseo Best Western or Hotel Kristoff.
If you would like to experience a bull fight, this is your opportunity. Maracaibo's Feria is well known for bringing some of the best bull fighters from Spain to this 4-day attraction.

Bars, cafes and hotels, organize parties for every taste. One thing you will definitely experience is the "gaita" or Venezuelan folk holiday music played with drums, maracas and cuatro. Whatever you decide to do, make sure you brin your camera and lots of stamina to celebrate for 4 consecutive days in Venezuela's biggest public celebration.


You can reach Maracaibo through airplane with currently daily flights from Miami, USA. Maracaibo can also be reached from Caracas by place. Caracas has direct flights from many cities around the world, including New York, Atlanta and Houston.




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