Araure (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɾauɾe]) is a town in the Venezuelan state of Portuguesa. This town is the shire town of the Araure Municipality and, according to the 2001 Venezuelan census, the municipality has a population of 111,908.

Home to pretty treasures, Araure is Venezuela's best kept secret. Tour packages of Araure are of 1 to 2 days duration.

Don't just take a trip, let the trip take you! Have a enjoyable time at Araure.