Caracas Things to Do

Although thousands of tourists go up the Cerro El Avila every day, you may only want to reach its summit, or the coast on the other side of the mountain. In that case, Caracas has two cable car routes to offer you: Maripérez-El... more

Opened in 1959, the Hipódromo La Rinconada is one of the most modern buildings of its kind on the continent. Every weekend, 12 thoroughbred races take place that are viewed by spectators, television viewers and radio listeners... more

The popularly named Paseo Los Próceres has three consecutive avenues; Los Ilustres, Los Símbolos and Los Próceres. Where the first two join, one finds the Monumento a Los Símbolos with its marble pedestal, upon which three figu... more

This bar is a model of constancy and quality. The passing of time has not affected the quality of this spot, which has not yielded to the pressure of the latest trends and has defended the best jazz in the city, come what may.... more

This museum was opened in 1976, and is devoted to the preservation and exhibition of works by Venezuelan artists from Colonial times to present day. The Permanent Collection includes relevant names from the 19th Century like Ar... more

If you like Latin music and dancing then this is the place to be. El Maní es Así has long been the hottest salsa venue in Caracas and is very popular with young, party-loving caraqueños (people from Caracas). It offers a mixtur... more

Created in 1944, Caracas Botanical Garden is a display of exuberant nature, as interesting for the scholar as for the layperson. It contains more than 2,000 native and non-indigenous species as well as more than 100 types of pa... more

This is a theater whose history dates back to years gone by, when internationally acclaimed performers visited Caracas on their tours, and when an aristocracy still existed in the capital. It was constructed in 1880 by Presiden... more

The arrival of the power ice-cream parlors as meeting places started with this particular chain, 4D. The company started in Isla Margarita in 1990. Now, going to an ice-cream parlor is the same as going to a restaurant. 4D has... more

Designed by the architectural company Siso & Shaw, and sponsored by the Simón Bolívar center, this impressive urban complex can be found at the end of Avenida Bolívar. At the opposite end of the avenue are the Torres de El Sile... more