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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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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Nov
78°F 25°C
68°F 20°C
Dec
77°F 25°C
67°F 19°C
Jan
77°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
Feb
77°F 25°C
65°F 18°C
Mar
81°F 27°C
67°F 19°C
Apr
81°F 27°C
70°F 21°C
Extended Forecast
Monday
23 Nov
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C
Tuesday
24 Nov
Hi:
93°F 33°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C
Wednesday
25 Nov
Hi:
91°F 32°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C

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Nelson's Place

5 of 5 stars
south america
19 Nov 2009

great stay. I stayed in the small room where nelsons office was. There is microwave and nelson is soon to purchase a hob so its cool if u are a budget traveller like myself. Nelson will change...more

Nelson's Place

13 Nov 2009

Backpacking in Venezuela is neither cheap nor easy so it was an absolute delight staying at Nelson's Place as Nelson is a great host who makes you feel truly welcome, offers you advice on what to see...more

Madero Resto-Bar

10 Nov 2009

Food and service were both quite disappointing. Lounge was OK though. more

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