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Venezuela sits at the northern tip of South America, where the Caribbean coastlines meet the Andean peaks and the Amazonian plains. The Venezuelan community carries forward Indigenous Carib and Arawak roots, Spanish colonial history, and African influences through its food, music, and festivals. One of the largest recent diaspora waves in modern Latin American history has spread Venezuelan culture across Miami, Bogotá, Lima, and beyond.
Community at a Glance
Fast facts about the Venezuelan community in the United States
Diaspora
Concentrated in Miami, Bogotá, Lima, Santiago, and Madrid
Spanish
with Indigenous languages including Wayuunaiki spoken regionally
Carnival
Feria de la Chinita, Christmas, and Epiphany season
Roman Catholicism is the majority faith nationwide
Roman Catholicism is the majority faith nationwide
Evangelical Christianity
Santería, and Indigenous spiritual practices present
Pre-colonial Carib and Arawak peoples
Spanish colonial rule from 1522
Key Definitions
Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Venezuelan community
What is the Feria de la Chinita?
An annual November festival in Maracaibo honoring the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, featuring gaita music, processions, and regional food across several days.
What is a gaita zuliana?
A musical style from Zulia state, played with the furro drum and cuatro, traditionally performed during the Feria de la Chinita and the Christmas season.
What is hallaca?
A cornmeal dough filled with a stew of beef, pork, olives, and raisins, then wrapped in plantain leaves and boiled, is prepared as part of a Venezuelan Christmas tradition.
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