The **La Candelaria parish** of Morán Municipality owes its name and identity to **Our Lady of Candelaria**, patroness celebrated on February 2. A mosaic of agricultural and sugar cane hamlets, it is strategically located between El Tocuyo and the Andean parishes, making it a natural gateway to the south of the municipality.
About La Candelaria
Parish of Morán Municipality with a strong religious identity, dedicated to **Our Lady of Candelaria**. Agricultural communities, traditional houses, and patron saint festivities celebrated every **February 2**.
History of the La Candelaria parish
Devotion to Our Lady of Candelaria is of Spanish colonial tradition, brought to the Tocuyo area in the early centuries. The parish maintains centuries-old patron saint festivities and preserves religious images and furnishings inherited from the founding cult.
Geography, terrain and climate
Mixed terrain: warm lowlands and gentle mountains. Altitudes between **700 and 1,200 m above sea level**. Productive soils for sugar cane, corn, vegetables, and coffee in higher sectors.
Culture, religion and traditions
**Patron saint festival of Our Lady of Candelaria** on February 2, with procession, evening band concerts, blessing of candles, fireworks, and traditional comparsas. It also takes part in the culture of the Tamunangue and Cross of May vigils.
Economy and production
Sugar cane, artisanal panela, vegetables, corn, coffee at higher elevations, poultry farming, and small-scale trade. Its proximity to El Tocuyo facilitates the shipment of harvests and integration with the urban market.
Main crops
This parish stands out for the production of: sugar cane, corn, vegetables, coffee.