One of the most important cities in Venezuela, Maracay is primarily an industrial and commercial center, the city produces paper, textiles chemicals, tobacco, cement, cattle derived foods, such as milk or meat conserves, as well as soap and perfumes.
Even though it is an industrial center, the surroundings of Maracay live of an intensive agriculture, where sugarcane, tobacco, coffee and cocoa stand out as the main products. There are also cattle-herding and timber-cutting activities.
Activity by the Venezuelan Military also adds a great deal to Maracay's economy
