Barcelona is the capital of Anzoátegui State, Venezuela. Founded in 1671, Barcelona is integrated with Puerto La Cruz. Barcelona is where the airport that links both cities to other parts of the country is. Unlike Puerto La Cruz, Barcelona has well-preserved colonial architecture. Due to its historical buildings and tourism infrastructure, the city offers attractive options for the tourists visiting the eastern coast of Venezuela. Colonial buildings surround the Plaza Boyaca, the original plaza built when the city was founded. Edit this section or read more