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1. Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela
Ministry of People's Power for Higher Education.
University Institute of Technology Antonio José de Sucre.
Edo Merida. Merida
AUTHOR:
Gonzalo A. Sánchez T.
C.I: 24.197.102
School: 75 (T. Hotelería)

2. This population has an average climate of 11 degrees Celsius making it the perfect
option to visit if you love the cold and the tranquility, also gives you landscapes of
paramo combined with colonial
buildings.
The population of Mucuchíes
located in Mérida state, 48
kilometers from the capital of
Merida, between the hills of Santo
Domingo and the Culata, owes its
name to the Mucuchí Indians who
inhabited those lands, which were
dedicated to agriculture and veneration of Their gods thus maintaining a harmony
with mother nature. Today agriculture is one of the main economic activities of this
population.
Mucuchíes, capital of the municipality Rangel, has a height that exceeds 2800
meters above sea level, which is why we advise you, as you walk through its streets
full of colonial architecture and agricultural landscapes, walking slowly, since the
height affects Respiration
(greater height less
amount of oxygen).
When you go to this
colonial town of Merida, do
not forget to visit its Bolivar
Square, surrounded by
colorful green areas and
the bust of the liberator
Simón Bolívar next to the

3. statue of the Tinjacá Indian and the snowy dog, both companions of the liberator
during the battle of Carabobo.
Then enter the church Saint
Lucia, located in front of Plaza
Bolivar. This temple dates from
1877 and you can see the
images of Saint Lucia, San
Isidro, San Benito and Santa
Cecilia, saints who worship in
this town celebrating parties on
December 27th and 28th.
And of course, you cannot
miss visiting the most
imposing tourist attraction of
Mucuchíes, the castle San
Ignacio, this imposing
construction, of architecture
that recalls the medieval
castles of Europe, a building
built by Ignacio Castrogiovanni, who materialized his dream since childhood, to have
his own castle. The Castillo de San Ignacio currently functions as a hotel and
restaurant.
Rooms and Services: It has 30 rooms at your
disposal with cable TV, heating, comfortable
and romantic, that transport us to the past with
its fantastic touch. It has double and
matrimonial rooms, 7 matrimonial suites (2 - 3
people) and 3 family suites (4 - 5 people).

4. The hotel has a
restaurant that offers to
the tourist the
exquisiteness of the
typical and international
food. It also has a
bodegon with the best
atmosphere to share with
your family and friends a
great selection of wines
and delicacies, there is
also a Living Room with excellence and fine comfort in all environments and the
Great Hall "El Rey" Perfect place to celebrate Weddings, Baptisms, Conventions,
Conferences and Banquets.
The town of Mucuchíes, tranquil lands, fresh air, mountains, green areas and
impressive architectural works that you cannot miss!
The Plaza “Las Heroínas”, Cultural
Heritage of the state of Mérida, is located
in front of the cable car of Merida, is one
of the main attractions of the city, it honors
the memory of the hundreds of Andean
women, who gave their life in the struggle
for independence Of Venezuela, next to
the Liberator Simon Bolivar. Currently, it
offers the public a space for recreation,
recreation and culture.

5. It was inaugurated on
March 19, 1977, has two
water sources: the
largest has several
artifacts of water jets
and sets of lights that
unfold magnificently
during the night. The
second, smaller source,
from the center of which
emerges a beautiful
sculptural group representing the Merindian women who offered their goods, their
courage and their children to the Motherland, in the adverse and glorious times of
our Independence.
The glorious women to whom tribute are paid are:
Maria Rosario Nava, honorable ironer, who offered to carry her son's rifle until it will
heal from a dislocation of the arm. He marched with the patriot army, getting to
Timotes.
Simona Corredor de Pico, donated a house to the patriot cause. This fact gave origin
to the historical story that takes title "The House
of the Mother country".
Anastasia, a humble girl at the service of the
Convent of Clarisas, who, in April 1813, "with the
firing of a blunderbuss and the sound of a war
chest in the dead of night, put in retreat the
royalist troops in Mérida, when it was said that
the patriot forces were advancing on the city.
Maria Isabel Briceño, who replaced the tubes of
the organ of the Cathedral in the bundles that

6. contained them, by sugar canes. These pipes were made of lead and were to be
delivered to the royalist forces. Finally, the tubes served for bullets of the patriot
rifles.
María Inés Uzcátegui, sister of Canon Uzcátegui. He donated to the patriot cause a
cannon with his name carved, this caused him vejenas and persecutions.
The Plaza “Las Heroínas” of
Mérida highlights the orderly and
attractive disposition of the
craftsmen and souvenirs vendors
that surround the plaza, the
construction of benches for the
rest of the visitors and the
pedestrian ramps without steps
that allow, facilitate and
encourage the visit to the square with cars for children, bicycles and skateboards.
“Las Heroínas”, has a children's
playground, which gives it a family
concept. This is an area of 450 m² and
is equipped with: up and down, swing,
slide, inflatable and trampoline.
Enjoyment of children is guaranteed!
In addition, it has the highest climbing wall in the city - 12 meters long, fountain,
integrated security system, permanent surveillance and Wi-Fi service, which allow
the community to have free access
to information and communication
technologies
In this space, weekly a cultural
agenda is developed with various

7. activities, in which the
participation of groups of dance,
theater, mimes, clowns,
zanqueros, corals, among
others.
Each Friday, visitors enjoy the
best of seventh art, with films
and documentaries of national
and international stature projected on a 264-inch screen, strategically located so it
can be viewed from anywhere in the room.