[2] Its first settlers were Guayan Indians and Kamaracotos, coming from the savanna of the Divina Pastora and Tupuquen located to the left margin of the river Yuruari.

During the Campaign of Guayana, General Manuel Piar fought against the realists to seize the missions of Spain.

From there, the city was a strategic site and barracks for the patriot soldiers commanded by Simón Bolívar.

General Domingo Antonio Sifontes claimed the area on 2 March 1894 near El Dorado, where Venezuela established a military position.

[3] Tumeremo has a tropical monsoon climate (Köppen: Am) marked by relatively consistent temperatures throughout the year and distinct wet and dry seasons.