Lieutenant Vicente Landaeta Gil Air Base, Barquisimeto

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The Lieutenant Vicente Landaeta Gil Air Base is a Venezuelan Air Force military airbase. It was established on February 14, 1964. It uses the runway and some of the other infrastructure of Jacinto Lara International Airport, located in Barquisimeto in the state of Lara, Venezuela. It is named after a Venezuelan military pilot who died in the first aircraft crash in Venezuela. ()

Local name: Base Aérea Teniente Vicente Landaeta Gil Built: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 10°2'48"N, 69°22'8"W

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Lieutenant Vicente Landaeta Gil Air Base – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park, Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Cine Rialto, Estadio Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez.

5 miNE
Park, Zoo
Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park, Barquisimeto
127 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Barquisimeto, Venezuela, the Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park presents a delightful retreat for nature lovers and families alike. This verdant oasis offers a unique blend of flora and fauna, providing an educational and entertaining...
3.7 miNE
Church
Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Barquisimeto
95 min walk • Barquisimeto Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It is one of the most modern cathedrals in Latin America, considered original in style. Designed by Jan Bergkamp, it was his first major project.
3.6 miNE
Cinema, Nightlife
Cine Rialto, Barquisimeto
92 min walk • Cine Rialto was one of the most historic theaters cinemas in Barquisimeto, capital of Lara state, in western center of Venezuela. It worked almost continuously for 70 years.
1.3 miNE
Baseball, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez, Barquisimeto
33 min walk • Estadio Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez is a multi-use stadium in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for baseball games and serves as the home of Cardenales de Lara. The stadium holds 20,450 people. The stadium was built between 1968–69 and finally finished in 1970. It has been the home of Cardenales de Lara since.
3.6 miNE
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Estadio Farid Richa, Barquisimeto
92 min walk • Estadio de fútbol Farid Richa is a multi-use stadium in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Unión Lara. The stadium holds 12,480 people and it opened in 2001.
3.5 miNE
Basketball, Basketball court, Sport
Domo Bolivariano, Barquisimeto
89 min walk • Domo Bolivariano de Barquisimeto, or simply Domo Bolivariano, is an indoor sporting arena that is located in Barquisimeto, Venezuela. The arena is named in honor of Simón Bolívar.
5.7 miE
10°4'21"N • 69°17'23"W
Flor de Venezuela, Barquisimeto
145 min walk • Memorial
5.4 miSW
National park
Loma de León Natural Monument
139 min walk • The Loma de León Natural Monument Also Loma de León Is a natural protected area located in the municipality of Iribarren, belonging to the state of Lara, Venezuela. It received the status of national monument on February 2, 1987.