On the Roads of Táchira (Venezuela) (Part I) (Eng – Esp)
Among the states of my country, Venezuela, that I have visited, Táchira holds a special place. Researchers have indicated that the name is of indigenous origin, from the Chibcha ethnic group, and means “The Land of Our Heritage.” And this is not far from its physical reality. Its geography holds a special appeal due to its majestic natural beauty, consisting of lush vegetation, rivers, and mountains, all enveloped in a generally cool climate. There are also charming towns nestled in mountainous areas, where religious monuments (specifically Catholic ones) play a central role in the lives of the people—and, of course, serve as attractions for visitors. As we travel along its roads and through its towns, we feel the exuberant beauty that characterizes this entire Andean region.
It makes sense to begin our journey through Táchira with a visit to its capital, San Cristóbal, founded in 1561 by Spanish Captain Juan Maldonado Ordóñez. That’s why this first post will focus on showcasing different facets of the city through photographs, and in a second post, I’ll continue the tour to other cities and towns.
Let’s first take a look at the Church of La Ermita, dedicated to St. John the Baptist—the second-oldest church in the city and the largest in all of Táchira. It was consecrated in 1854. The predominant architectural style is Gothic-Renaissance, featuring three naves topped by beautiful ribbed vaults and domes.





Another key building is the Library or Reading Room, whose façade bears the Latin phrase: "Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum,” which translates to “Wisdom has built herself a house,” from the biblical Book of Proverbs.


A typical Táchira-style house.

Once on the outskirts of the city, we can begin to enjoy its mountainous landscapes and rivers, such as the Chorro El Indio, in a section of the highway called Loma del Viento.
We’ll continue in an upcoming post with other places in the state of Táchira.




References:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T%C3%A1chira
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Crist%C3%B3bal,_T%C3%A1chira
(Versión en español)
Por los caminos de Táchira (Venezuela) (Parte I)
Entre los estados de mi país, Venezuela, que he visitado, Táchira ocupa un lugar privilegiado. Los investigadores han indicado que su nombre es una expresión de origen aborigen, de la etnia chibcha, que significaría «La tierra de nuestra heredad». Y no está lejos de su realidad física. Posee una geografía que presenta un atractivo especial por su poderosa naturaleza, consistente en una abundante vegetación, ríos y montañas, toda envuelta en un clima generalmente frío. También cautivantes pueblos situados en zonas montañosas, en los cuales los monumentos religiosos (específicamente católicos) ocupan un lugar central en la vida de su gente, y, por supuesto, de atracción para visitantes. Al recorrer sus caminos y pueblos, sentimos la pletórica belleza que caracteriza a toda esta entidad andina.
Lo lógico es que comencemos el viaje a Táchira con la visita a su capital, San Cristóbal, fundada en 1561 por el capitán español Juan Maldonado Ordóñez. Por eso este primer post se centrará en referir fotográficamente facetas de la ciudad, y en un segundo post continuaré con el paseo a otras ciudades y pueblos.
Veamos primero la Iglesia de La Ermita, dedicada a San Juan Bautista, la segunda iglesia más antigua de la ciudad y la más grande de todo Táchira. Fue inaugurada en 1854. El estilo predominante es el gótico renacentista, contando con tres naves rematadas en bellas bóvedas de crucería y cúpulas.
Otra edificación fundamental es la Biblioteca o el Salón de Lectura, que tiene en su frontis la frase en latín: “Sapientia aedificavit sibi domum”, que traduce “La sabiduría se ha edificado una casa”, del Libro de Proverbios bíblico.
Una típica casa tachirense.
Ya en sus afueras, podemos comenzar a deleitarnos con sus paisajes montañosos y sus ríos, como el Chorro El Indio, en un sector de la carretera llamado Loma del Viento.
Continuaremos en un próximo post con otros lugares del estado Táchira.
Referencias:
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estado_T%C3%A1chira
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Crist%C3%B3bal_(Venezuela)



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