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Visiting Caracas, Venezuela


Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. The city was founded by the Spanish in 1567, on a site once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialise, 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... more » Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. The city was founded by the Spanish in 1567, on a site once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialise, 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. « less

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36 Things to Do

339 Restaurants

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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Jul
78°F 25°C
69°F 20°C
Aug
79°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Sep
80°F 26°C
69°F 20°C
Oct
80°F 26°C
68°F 20°C
Nov
78°F 25°C
68°F 20°C
Dec
77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
5 Jul
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Monday
6 Jul
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
Hi:
84°F 28°C
Lo:
73°F 22°C

Traveller Reviews

Pestana Caracas Hotel & Suites

3 Jul 2009

A new and trendy property in a good and relatively safe location. Some of the highlights include a Great rooftop bar and pool scene especially in the evening and the restaurant in the lobby. The food...more

Altamira Suites

4 of 5 stars
Seattle, Washington
28 Jun 2009

I've been to Caracas 4 or 5 times and would recommend Altamira as best place to stay, BUT, you have to be really careful because they have 2 'classes' of rooms.....the 'regular' rooms are not good and...more

Gran Melia Caracas Hotel

4 of 5 stars
Kelowna, bc
20 Jun 2009

I liked the Melia, and have stayed at the Marriott on four previous occasions. It is cheaper than the Marriott if you get a deal on line at their web site. Rooms are comfortable and large. Food...more

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