T�chira State plays an important role in the early parts of Venezuelan history. This state produced more presidents than any other state during the 20th century: Cipriano Castro, Juan Vicente G�mez, Marcos P�rez Jim�nez, Isa�as Medina Angarita, Eleazar L�pez Contreras, Carlos Andr�s P�rez, and Ram�n Jos� Vel�s quez.
At the end of the 19th century, the people of T�chira State were tired of being left out of the main country's decisions. Consequently a group of men decided to start a revolution called the "Revoluci�n Restauradora" (The Restorative Revolution). The idea was to take power and enhance the importance of the Andean Region in the country. It was led by Cipriano Castro and was successful.
Until the start of 20th century it was highly difficult travelling between T�chira state and others, even within the state. This condition led to cultural differences between the people of T�chira and those from the rest of Venezuela. The former were more influenced by Colombian culture, a more accessible region through Norte de Santander province
