10 Things to do in Caracas That You Shouldn't Miss

September 4, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting trails.
Restaurants in Caracas

1. Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar

Av. Universidad and Norte 1, Caracas Venezuela +58 212-5459828 http://www.venezuelanature.travel/museen/bolivar-museum/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 474 reviews

Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar

His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries.

2. Panteon Nacional

Bv. Panteon Avenida Norte, Caracas 1010 Venezuela +58 212-8621518 http://www.gdc.gob.ve/content/site/module/pages/op/displaypage/page_id/315/format/html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 185 reviews

Panteon Nacional

The remains of celebrated Venezuelans, including Simon Bolivar, are housed inside this building, whose walls and ceilings display the most famous Venezuelan independence battle scenes.

Reviewed By JaroslavNecas - Brno, Czech Republic

Building seems to be repaired for a short time, it looks well from the front but a bit weird from different sides. Exhibition is dedicated to national heroes who fought for independence during 19th century. Main part is big hall with excavated remains of Simon Bolívar guarded by 4 honor guards.

3. Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas

Caracas Venezuela +58 212-6052868 http://www.ucv.ve
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4.5 based on 690 reviews

Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas

A masterpiece of the Modern Movement in architecture, created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raul Villanueva.

4. Expanzoo Expansion Centro Educativo Recreacional

ntigua hacienda Caicaguana a 2 Km. de Lomas de la Lagunita El Hatillo, Caracas Venezuela +58 212-9618644 [email protected] http://www.centroexpansion.com
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4.5 based on 269 reviews

Expanzoo Expansion Centro Educativo Recreacional

5. Centro de Arte Los Galpones

Octava Transversal con Avenida Avila Los Chorros, Caracas 1000 Venezuela +58 212-2854394 http://www.centrodeartelosgalpones.com/centrodearte.html
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4.5 based on 427 reviews

Centro de Arte Los Galpones

Reviewed By Nacholagaffe1

Excellent choices in foot, art galleries, live music, nature and shops. Beautiful garden and a quite environment.

6. Museo de Ciencias Naturales

Plaza Morales, Caracas 1000 Venezuela
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4.0 based on 98 reviews

Museo de Ciencias Naturales

Early farming techniques of indigenous peoples, pre-Columbian exhibits and an array of stuffed mammals are the highlights of this natural science museum.

7. Paseo de Los Proceres

Caracas Venezuela
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4.0 based on 519 reviews

Paseo de Los Proceres

Popular with roller bladers, bikers, joggers and people watchers, this complex of monuments to Venezuela’s national heroes includes a lengthy avenue lined with lush trees, gardens and artwork integrated into the landscape.

8. Teleferico

Final Avenida Principal de Mariperez, Caracas 1080 Venezuela +58 212-9015555 http://www.mintur.gob.ve/mintur/ventel
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4.0 based on 1,846 reviews

Teleferico

Reviewed By O5331RCvictorr

You can enjoy fresh air at the top (maybe a bit cold up there) and get away from the crowds in the city. The view is spectacular. Once you are there, you can hire a jeep to take you down to the other side of the mountain to a place called Galipan where you can enjoy some nice cuisine. It is well worth it.

9. Mercado Municipal de Chacao

Av. Mohedano Entre Calles Avila y Urdaneta, Caracas Venezuela +58 212-2654342
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4.0 based on 293 reviews

Mercado Municipal de Chacao

10. Parque del Este

Avenida Francisco de Miranda, Caracas Venezuela +58 412-9765448 http://www.miranda.gob.ve/cienciamiranda/index.php
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3.5 based on 698 reviews

Parque del Este

This beautiful park with various flora and fauna, nine lakes, a cactus garden, aviary, planetarium and more, is a true oasis for anyone who wants to walk, jog, row a boat, picnic or visit its attractions.

Reviewed By Monicsk - Charlotte, United States

This park is beautiful. It has lots of attraction inside, an antique ship that is converted to a museum, some animals (monkey, etc.) and wild beautiful parrots - you feel like you are in the middle of a jungle.

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