A city by the Turbio River, Barquisimeto offers a city with colonial architecture, a modern cathedral, and the Barquisimeto Museum, where you’ll find the works of various regional artists. Those looking for something more along the natural side can visit Bararida Zoological and Botanical Park. The park is home to a collection of native trees and foreign trees, and 8,222 animals, including birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and arthropods. There’s also Temático Bosque Macuto Park. The natural reserve is home to a number of playgrounds, waterparks, and luscious fields and lakes perfect for picnics under the sun. If you’re planning to visit the region of Lara, you have to check out the city of Barquisimeto for some of these top Barquisimeto attractions; you won’t regret it.