Maracay was an indigenous cacique belonging to the From the Araguas tribe in Venezuela. He was a brave Warrior who managed to defeat the Spanish military Juan Rodriguez Suarez (1510-1561) The cacique Maracay ruled over the extension that Today it occupies the state of Aragua and part of other states Adjacent in Venezuela. The best ally of him the cacique Turiamo, accompanied him in many battles He is especially known Maracay for the great defeat What did he give Juan Rodríguez Suárez in battle? Held against the soldiers of the said captain It degenerated into a duel between cacique and conqueror The skill and strength of Maracay soon put an end to his Opponent, who had to retreat defeated to his camp The name Maracay would later serve to name a new Descendant tribe from which he originated He died very young. After having defeated Rodríguez Suárez was betrayed by one of his Indian companions And handed over to the Spanish, who killed him while He was resting, as a result of a Betrayal of one of his warriors