T�chira State possesses many natural beauty spots that are excellent for travel and tourism. The Uribante Dam is the second largest dam in Venezuela. It provides electricity to the whole state and the neighbouring regions. There is a town that was flooded by the waters when the dam was built and is an popular tourist destination. There are also various typical towns that offer excellent local food, handicrafts, music and other activities. They are: Peribeca, San Pedro del Rio and La Grita. In Capacho there is a large Christian monument of Jesus: "El Cerro del Cristo" is a place where locals to go for hiking, picnics, and relaxation.
During January the Capital city of San Crist�bal celebrates its fiesta, which is recognized nationally for its industrial, commercial and agricultural exhibitions. During this time there are bull-fights, events, parties, and many international and national artists come to have their shows.
T�chira State is located in the Andes. Its highest point is La Montanha el Pulpito, which about 3995 meters above the sea level. T�chira's population is mainly located in San Crist�bal is the most important and prosperous city of this state. Tariba, Rubio, Colon, La Grita are also other important urban centres for this state.
It has international borders with Colombia at West and South with Norte de Santander Department. At North it has Zulia and M�rida states and in the East it has Barinas and Apure states.
