Mérida, is the capital of the Libertador Municipality and the state of Mérida, is one of the main towns of the Venezuelan Andes. It is located on a plateau in the middle of the region, between the mountain ranges of La Culata and Nevada, the homonymous national parks, this geographical condition positions it as an important tourist center. Likewise, the prestige of its main university and the vast variety of educational institutes have placed it nationally as the student capital of the West of the country. It has a culture, rich and diverse cuisine, is an important sports center and has a remarkable artisanal development.
