San Crist�bal is the capital city of the Venezuelan state of T�chira. It is located in a mountainous region of Western Venezuela. The city is situated 818 m/2,625 ft above sea level in the northern Andes overlooking the Torbes River, 56 km/35 mi from the Colombian border. San Crist�bal was founded in 1561 by Juan de Maldonado. From its inception, the city evolved rapidly as one of the most progressive and important centers of commerce in the country, due primarily to its rich soil and its proximity to the border with Colombia.
San Crist�bal Panorama
The city was severely damaged by the Earthquake of C�cuta (also known as Earthquake of the Andes) in 1875. The city is located on the Pan-American Highway
