Maracaibo is nicknamed "The Beloved Land of the Sun" (Spanish: La Tierra del Sol Amada). Maracaibo is considered the economic center of western Venezuela, owing to the petroleum industry that developed in the shores of Lake Maracaibo.

2025年3月17日 · Maracaibo, city, capital of Zulia estado (state), northwestern Venezuela. Maracaibo is the country’s second largest city and one of its largest seaports.

Maracaibo is a city in northwestern Venezuela. It is the second-largest city in the country and the capital of Zulia State. The population of the city is approximately 1,495,200 [ 1 ] with the metropolitan area at 2,108,404 as of 2010. [ 2 ]

2025年1月16日 · With favorites like Vereda del Lago, Puente General Rafael Urdaneta, and Fundación Jardín Botánico de Maracaibo and more, get ready to experience the best places in Maracaibo. We scoured through the internet and read through 11 reputable sites and blogs like Lonely Planet and world-guides.com.

2017年10月6日 · Maracaibo, Venezuela. The second-largest city in Venezuela after Caracas. Very business oriented and not much for tourists to do. The city holds nearly 80% of the country’s oil reserves. Be mindful here. Despite being one of it richest, Maracaibo is also one of Venezuela’s most crime-ridden cities. A land of extremes.

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2015年1月10日 · Things to Do in Maracaibo, Venezuela: See Tripadvisor's 8,594 traveler reviews and photos of Maracaibo tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Maracaibo.

Maracaibo es la ciudad capital del estado Zulia, ubicada en el noroeste de Venezuela. Fundada en 1529 por Ambrosio Alfinger como Nueva Núremberg (hispanización de Neu Nürnberg, en alemán) en homenaje a la ciudad alemana Núremberg.

Welcome to Maracaibo, the second-largest city in Venezuela, located on the shores of Lake Maracaibo. Known for its vibrant culture, oil industry heritage, and unique climate, Maracaibo offers visitors a taste of authentic Venezuelan life.

As one of Venezuela's largest cities, Maracaibo has a diverse range of landmarks and sights. These range from the lake and parks, to standout public squares and historic churches, such as the Basilica of Our Lady of Chiquinquira (Basilica de Chiquinquira).