Francisco de Paula Aristiguieta: A Square in Plain Sight

Francisco de Paula Aristiguieta: A Square in Plain Sight. We continue our tour of the historical and cultural sites of our beautiful Cumana. On this occasion, we stopped at a plaza that was originally designated as a recreational park in honor of the illustrious Cumana native Francisco de Paula Aristiguieta. Most people probably don’t know who this figure is; however, he was an important politician and businessman in the region—so much so that, together with his brother, he founded the Company Industrial Fishing Corporation, or as we all know it, the famous CAIP. We deeply regret that this company has closed its doors and that today, its facilities have fallen into ruins.