Achaguas

Venezuela / Apure / San Fernando /
 village, poblado
 Upload a photo

Achaguas is a small town in Apure State in Venezuela, in the Achaguas Municipality. It is located 80 kilometres (50 mi) west of San Fernando de Apure, the capital city of the state.

Achaguas was founded in 1774 by Fray Alonso de Castro, and its name was taken from the native tribe The Achaguas. Formerly, it was called "Santa Bárbara de la Isla de los Achaguas".
Nearby cities:
Coordinates:   7°46'49"N   68°13'18"W
This article was last modified 5 years ago