Discover the Andrés Pérez Mujica open-air museum

I've always thought this place is the most underrated in the entire state. Until recently, it was completely abandoned. However, after undergoing extensive maintenance, its doors reopened to the public. However, it's not a very visited or crowded place. Perhaps due to its location far from all the city's central areas, it may not be accessible. However, that doesn't mean it isn't important as an open-air museum—possibly the only one in the entire state, or even the country—where you can appreciate a large number of sculptures in contrast to nature and the city.

Named after Andrés Pérez Mujica, in honor of the aforementioned artist, it was founded in 1972 as an initiative of the government at the time to promote the art world. It also encourages tourism as a permanent place to visit and spend time. Located in the La Viña neighborhood of Valencia, Venezuela, this place used to be a residential area but has gradually become a commercial zone with many nightclubs and restaurants. Therefore, there is some nightlife, but there is still no interest in visiting this place, which for me is absolutely wonderful.

I remember the first time I visited this place by chance during one of my endless walks through the city. Without a doubt, as soon as you get close to the museum, you can notice the significant presence of all the works of art from afar. Therefore, it was wonderful for me, and now that I have the opportunity to visit it again, I can continue to appreciate in detail this place of great importance for art and design as part of the structure of a city that, in its heyday, was once again a place of great importance.

One point I often think about regarding the city of Valencia, which was always mentioned as Venezuela's main industrial city, was the need to create necessary spaces for the recreation of citizens and all tourists who had the opportunity to visit the city. Although, of course, Valencia has always maintained that great contrast of its own nature due to its geographical location between mountain valleys. Therefore, it is a city with green nuances of nature, but also always with the aim of highlighting its own culture.

Therefore, this museum has great potential to be an essential site that we should all visit at some point. In addition, in its surroundings, you can also find many restaurants and shops that may be of interest to many, with better access for everyone. It can be reached by public transportation, although it is not as busy, due to the fact that it is not a place served by many transportation routes. However, if you have your own car, it is easy to get there, or you can also get there by walking or even by bicycle.

All photographs are mine.