La Grita

La Grita is a town in the north west of Táchira state, Venezuela.

Located in an Andean valley, La Grita has a beautiful natural setting and fertile land.

The area offers visitors activities including hiking, camping, mountain climbing, as well as flora and fauna observation.

Religious tourism is a main attraction during Semana Santa or during the celebration of the Santo Cristo de La Grita every 6 August.

Bolivar stayed at the "Balcony House", now known as a site of great value to Venezuela's independence movement.