El Guapo is a small town in Páez Municipality,

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. It was founded by Juan Francisco de León on May 16, 1777. El Guapo began as a town where vegetables and cacao were grown. It is now known for its natural beauty; the local rivers Río Guapo and Río Chuspita attract tourists. Each year on 31 January, El Guapo residents celebrate the visit of an image of the

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to Tacarigua Lagoon. The tradition dates back to colonial times.

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Populated places in Miranda (state) {{MirandaVE-geo-stub