UNESCO World Heritage Site

Coro and its Port

Coro and its Port is a cultural UNESCO World Heritage Site in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of), inscribed in 1993.

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.

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.

Country
Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)
Region
South America
Category
Cultural
Inscribed
1993
UNESCO reference
658
Area
18.4 ha

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