Carora, Lara

Carora was founded in 1569, making it one of the oldest cities in Venezuela; it is located 50 miles west of Barquisimeto, Lara. It has been home to a couple of Venezuelan League teams in the past. Romulo Sánchez was the first major leaguer born here.

People born here

• Adolfo Álvarez, Venezuelan League executive
• Antonio Herrera Gutiérrez, Venezuelan League owner
• José Ocanto, minor league infielder
• Jose Rodriguez, minor league pitcher
• Ali Sánchez, catcher
• Romulo Sánchez, pitcher
• Carlos Santeliz, minor league pitcher
• Alixon Suárez, minor league catcher
• Ranger Suarez, pitcher
• Saúl Torres, minor league infielder
• José Yépez, minor league pitcher

People who died here

• Adolfo Álvarez, Venezuelan League executive