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City in Miranda, Venezuela
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Los Teques is in Miranda in Central Venezuela. It is the capital of the state, and it is one of the premier bedroom communities of Caracas. It was the birthplace of Guaicaipuro, leader of the indigenous tribe known as the Teques, for which the city is named. The Spanish conquistadors came looking for gold here, and then the area subsequently became a center for sugarcane and coffee cultivation. It is a bit rough, infrastructure-wise and other, and one would be wise to take care of their safety even in daylight.
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A historic house that was named Villa Amelia by Dr. Arnoldo Morales Sumoza who had it built in 1912 with balustrades and all the finery. It then sold and became Villa Teolinda, and, after a period of disrepair and renovation, now serves as a museum and cultural center.
House museum where this author Arturo Michelena grew up.
Colonial period museum and restaurant combined.
It is a notable church going back to the late 18th century in the historic part of the city next to Bolivar Square and well maintained.
Sadly it is pretty much the only accommodation in Los Teques, but the upside is you can order a pizza at least in the restaurant down below.
This is really quite a marvel of a shopping mall with an inner atrium marked by rounded vaulted ceilings, elaborate tiles, and a waterfall motif at one end.
Another mall, more old-school, with some curios and food vendors.
By train
Alternatively, the Caracas Metro also has a few stops in Los Teques if wanting to take the intercity train, though don't hold your breath on this as the mass-transit system seems to go in and out of…
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