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In the north of Venezuela is the city of Maturin. Maturin is the capital of the Monagas state and an important crossroads and transport hub for the country. For tourists there are attractive landmarks, parks and museums to explore and discover.
Officially named the Cathedral Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Maturin Cathedral is an attractive catholic church that is one of the major landmarks of the city. The traditional architecture gives this church an older feel than its actual years, so it surprises some visitors to learn that this was actually built between 1961 and 1981. The interior features a long hall, with very tall ceilings and an even higher dome that lets in an amazing amount of light compared to more historical cathedrals.
Church San Simon
The San Simon Church is much smaller in comparison and is the oldest church in Maturin, built between 1884 and 1887. The church sits in front of Plaza Bolivar and has a very attractive setting with the square and trees in front of it. The square is also home to the Palacio de Gobierno, built in 1942.
Museums in Maturin
The Cultural Complex of Maturin makes a good visit as it’s home to several different cultural institutions, including the Museum Mateo Manaure, and an art school, as well as a pedestrian art gallery.
For more arts visit the Art Gallery of the CONAC, and for a taste of the theatre there’s the attractive little Casa de la Cultura.
Parks in Maturin
Maturin has a number of attractive parks, of varying sizes. Parque de La Guaricha is a zoological park with lakes and trees situated almost right at the end of the runway of the Maturin International Airport, so when you visit this park you can also watch the planes come and go.
Maturin’s Shopping Centres
Once you’ve seen the sights you can enjoy some shopping in Maturin as there are several shopping centres to choose from as well as shopping streets and markets. If you enjoy modern shopping malls then Maturin does offer these – La Cascada Shopping Centre is one of the best as it has numerous stores and some very beautiful architecture.
Flights to Maturin
Flights to Maturin are served at the Jose Tadeo Monagas International Airport (airport code: MUN), and all flights from the UK have 2 connecting stops. TAP Air Portugal has a flight to Maturin that stops in Lisbon and Caracas. Virgin Atlantic and Continental Airlines both travel through Miami and Caracas, and Mexicana Airlines has transfers in Mexico City and Caracas. Flights to Maturin are roughly 33 hours long, but can take as long as 40.Maturin Tourist Attractions
Maturin CathedralOfficially named the Cathedral Nuestra Senora del Carmen, Maturin Cathedral is an attractive catholic church that is one of the major landmarks of the city. The traditional architecture gives this church an older feel than its actual years, so it surprises some visitors to learn that this was actually built between 1961 and 1981. The interior features a long hall, with very tall ceilings and an even higher dome that lets in an amazing amount of light compared to more historical cathedrals.
Church San Simon
The San Simon Church is much smaller in comparison and is the oldest church in Maturin, built between 1884 and 1887. The church sits in front of Plaza Bolivar and has a very attractive setting with the square and trees in front of it. The square is also home to the Palacio de Gobierno, built in 1942.
Museums in Maturin
The Cultural Complex of Maturin makes a good visit as it’s home to several different cultural institutions, including the Museum Mateo Manaure, and an art school, as well as a pedestrian art gallery.
For more arts visit the Art Gallery of the CONAC, and for a taste of the theatre there’s the attractive little Casa de la Cultura.
Parks in Maturin
Maturin has a number of attractive parks, of varying sizes. Parque de La Guaricha is a zoological park with lakes and trees situated almost right at the end of the runway of the Maturin International Airport, so when you visit this park you can also watch the planes come and go.
Maturin’s Shopping Centres
Once you’ve seen the sights you can enjoy some shopping in Maturin as there are several shopping centres to choose from as well as shopping streets and markets. If you enjoy modern shopping malls then Maturin does offer these – La Cascada Shopping Centre is one of the best as it has numerous stores and some very beautiful architecture.