Caracas, a city of great diversity, offers visitors a wide range of scenery. The different areas of the city make it an exciting and interesting metropolis where tradition and modernism become one. Caracas has an excellent transport system: there is an intricate network of roads that cross the city from east to west and north to south; an exceptional underground transportation system known as
El Metro de Caracas, which is considered one of the world's tidiest and most modern, with many stations all over the city; and bus routes known as Metrobus, which connect the metro stations with some of the more remote neighborhoods.
El Silencio (Downtown)
History at a glance!
El Silencio proudly showcases Venezuela's rich history, with architectural gems from the 17th and 18th Centuries. This part of Caracas is well worth a visit. Places such as
Plaza Bolívar, the
Catedral Metropolitana de Caracas, dating from 1665, the
Casa Natal El Libertador, the house where Simón Bolívar, the Liberator, was born;...
Thought just the dining of Caracas was international? The diversity of the vivacious Venezuelan capital extends to all parts of life, including its most beloved: partying. Raucous good times are pursued with ardent fervor in Caracas. So why shouldn’t club-hopping resemble globe-trotting? Smoke a hookah, down a pint and dance to beats from around the world. You might forget you’re in Caracas—until you see the crowds take the party into the... Read More
Anyone not convinced that Caracas is an international city need only look for somewhere to eat. The restaurants of Caracas reflect the diversity of the city itself, energetically combining influences from around the world to create a true culinary adventure. You needn’t globe-trot to experience cuisines from across the planet—all you need to do is delve into the vivacious city’s dining scene. Food is taken seriously in Caracas, so... Read More
You won’t get far in Venezuela without hearing the name Bolivar. As the liberator from the Spanish and a national hero, Simon Bolivar is revered throughout the country—and especially in Caracas. As the birthplace of the nation’s liberator, Caracas has a serious obsession with Bolivar. And there may be no better way to get in touch with the national psyche, and enjoy a good romp through history, than to tour the monuments and museums... Read More
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Iglesia de San Francisco
Not as large or ornate as the Catedral, this is the church where Bolívar was proclaimed El Libertador in 1813, and the site of his massive funeral...
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- Religious Sights
- Centro
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Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Sofía Imber
The 13 rooms here form a minimaze covering several floors of the angular concrete architecture of Parque Central. The permanent collection features...
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- Museums
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Catedral
Anchoring the eastern end of Plaza Bolívar, this is the national cathedral. The present-day church was built between 1665 and 1713, after the original...
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