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Maracaibo

Venezuela
Someday we will visit Maracaibo or begin to dream about going there! However, for now its not on our radar. Let us know in the comments if you think that should change!

Maracaibo

Maracaibo is the capital of Zulia state in western Venezuela, and is the second largest city in the country after Caracas. It has more than 2 million people and it's famous for its typical music, big shopping malls and beautiful parks. It is called "La Primera Ciudad de Venezuela" because of its development.

Culture in Maracaibo is very indigenous and unique, is recognized in every state and city in Venezuela, and is very influential with its gaitas, desserts, style, living, and customs. Most major houses of advertising in Venezuela acknowledge how opposite the culture of Maracaibo is from that of Caracas. Studies of both prove, for example, that Caracas' leading soft drink brand is Coke, while in Maracaibo it is Pepsi. This has made many brands create special localized advertising of their products (including several Pepsi commercials spoken by local celebrities).

Zulia´s main income comes from oil extraction and refining, agriculture (coffee, rice, maize, cassava, cocoa, sugar cane), livestock production, and mining (clay, limestone, coal and sand).

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Climate

Average temperatures

Jan

32.5°C22.8
Precipitation: 5.1 mm

Feb

32.8°C23.2
Precipitation: 2.7 mm

Mar

33.1°C24.1
Precipitation: 5.9 mm

Apr

33.1°C24.8
Precipitation: 52.1 mm

May

33.1°C25
Precipitation: 66.8 mm

Jun

33.6°C24.9
Precipitation: 55.4 mm

Jul

34.1°C24.9
Precipitation: 26.5 mm

Aug

34.2°C24.9
Precipitation: 60 mm

Sep

33.6°C24.6
Precipitation: 104 mm

Oct

32.5°C24.1
Precipitation: 114.4 mm

Nov

32.4°C24.1
Precipitation: 70.6 mm

Dec

32.5°C23.3
Precipitation: 16.9 mm
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