Chivacoa

Chivacoa is the capital city of Bruzual Municipality in Yaracuy State, Venezuela. Its population is 52,620, as per 2011 census.

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Festival

This town is famous for mystic rituals in Sorte Mountain, run by devotees of Maria Lionza. Carnaval is also celebrated there.

History

It was officially founded in 1695 by the Spanish, on the site of a native settlement of the Caquetio people.