Founded in 1558, Santiago de Los Caballeros (its original name) is presently a beautiful city surrounded by impressive mountains, with a colonial down town of singular beauty where you can see the Bishop's Palace, the City Hall, The University buildings, the Cathedral recognized for its handsome architecture, colorful parks, and most enjoyable of all: its charming well-bred population.El Meride単os (ciudadanos de M辿rida) son muy aficionados a "la fiesta brava" (corrida de toros), el m叩s alto cuya temporada se lleva a cabo durante "La Feria del Sol" de las fiestas regionales que re炭nen a los mejores toreros conocidos.