Inspired by the Wednesday Walk of @tattoodjay and collaboration with [Make Me Smile] hosted by @elizacheng
Hello dear friends of the Wednesday walk and Make Me Smile,
This time my wife and I, we moved to the town of Hatillo, located south of the city of Caracas. Well, it's been a while since we visited that picturesque place with a colonial style and very attractive for tourism.
Like any town of colonial origin, governmental, religious, cultural, commercial and gastronomic activities are around the Plaza Bolívar.
A bilingual inscription (Spanish and English) in ceramics indicates the year in which the construction of the temple began: Santa Rosa de Palermo, a few months after Baltazar de León founded the town in 1784.
The main town square is named after Simón Bolívar as in most towns. This makes me wonder, what name did the main squares have before renaming them in the name of the Liberator? A good topic to investigate promptly.
I made a quick tour of the narrow streets adjacent to the Plaza Bolívar, I saw from restaurants with diverse cuisine (local and international), coffee shops, candy stores, pizzerias and some inns, which shows the tourist character of the place.
Among the streets you can also see few alleys where people with few economic resources live.
However, today Wednesday afternoon, we saw the center of the town with minimal activity, this contrasted with my memories, not long ago, through these streets people came and went constantly from restaurants and craft stores. Hatillo does not escape the economic recession, I hope this changes soon.
It is unfortunate to see some businesses in a state of abandonment.
I hope that the photographs have been to your liking, both my wife and I have wanted to reflect the current reality of one of the tourist centers around Caracas that despite the deterioration resulting from the recession can still offer an option of enjoyment for the tourist. There is in keep smiling waiting for a better future.
Ready to Blog & Earn?
With TravelFeed, easily start your own travel blog and earn as you go. It's the smart platform for travelers who want to profit from their passion. Create a free account
See you soon.
Photographs:
Camera: Canon PowerShot A590 IS
Category: Urban
Don't Forget: Get Travel Health Insurance!
To make your trip a worry-free experience, TravelFeed recommends SafetyWing Nomad Insurance. It provides comprehensive health coverage while you travel, so you can focus on exploring, not the unexpected. Get a quote here
Location / Date: El Hatillo - Venezuela / Feb , 5, 2020
Setting: Automatic
Edition: No
Photographer: @janaveda
Travel Resources for your trip to Venezuela
Recommended by TravelFeed
Flights: We recommend checking Kiwi.com to find the best and cheapest flights to Venezuela.
Accomodation: Explore the best places to stay in Venezuela on Booking.com, Agoda and Hostelworld.
Travel Insurance: Medical emergencies abroad can be pricey, but travel health insurance is not. We always use SafetyWing for affordable and reliable coverage.
Car Rental: For hassle-free car hiring, DiscoverCars is our trusted choice with a wide selection of vehicles.
Internet: Got an eSIM compatible phone? Airalo is perfect for reliable internet access during your trip. Just install it before you go, and you're set!
Day Trips & Tours: We recommend GetYourGuide for a variety of well-organized and enjoyable activities.
Travel Planner: Need a hand planning? Our free travel planner chatbot is your personal guide to Venezuela. Chat now.
Disclosure: Posts on TravelFeed may contain affiliate links. See affiliate disclosure.
