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UNESCO WHCCulturalInscribed 1993658-002

La Vela

Component of Coro and its Port

This site is inscribed on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

Overview

With its earthen constructions unique to the Caribbean, Coro is the only surviving example of a rich fusion of local traditions with Spanish Mudéjar and Dutch architectural techniques. One of the first colonial towns (founded in 1527), it has some 602 historic buildings.

Selection Criteria

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Details

Countries
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
ISO Codes
VE
Coordinates
11.4586, -69.5682
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Coro and its Port← All UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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