See what the experts are saying about Caracas. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
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... Continue reading »
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History
"The city we have built is an eternal return to the future." José Ignacio Cabrujas, Venezuelan writer. In 1567, and after many slips, the expedition commanded by Diego de Losada arrived at a beautiful valley surrounded by waters of the riv... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
Whatever your reason for coming to Caracas - business, tourism, congresses, conventions or art - you will always find a good place to stay. The type of accommodation you want will always depend on the cost, location and services that you a... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
In Venezuela many ancient gastronomic traditions are combined to please the guest with a delicious variety of dishes. Between the 16th and 19th centuries, Venezuelan society was made up of families descending from three different backgrounds—... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
When it comes to culture, art and recreation, Caracas is the place to be. Always full of life and with new things to discover each day, visitors to this Caribbean capital will never be bored. Art Owing to the city's cosmopolitan charact... Continue reading »
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Tours
Tour One: Old Caracas This walk will take you through part of the old center of the city (El Silencio) where there are a good number of historical leftovers from what Caracas looked like during the 18th and 19th centuries. From the ear... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting there By Air The Simon Bolivar (Maiquetia) International Airport (http://www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve) is located in Maiquetia, about 16 miles from the city of Caracas. Airlines serving Maiquetia include: Air Canada (0800 100... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Caracas Country: Venezuela Caracas by the Numbers: Population: 5.4 million Elevation: 2739 feet Average Number of Days With Precipitation: 105 days Average January Temperature: 70 degrees F Average July Temperature: 74 degrees F... Continue reading »
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Introduction
With a well-deserved reputation as a violent and dangerous place, Caracas is a daunting city for most travelers. It is nonetheless one of the more cosmopolitan cities in Latin America, with vibrant business, social, and cultural scenes. Archi... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There The Simón BolÃvar International Airport (tel. 0212/355-2858; www.aeropuerto-maiquetia.com.ve; airport code CCS) in MaiquetÃa, 28km (17 miles) north of Caracas, is the gateway to Venezuela and the point of entry for most visit... Continue reading »
Caracas Travel Experiences
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Rafting Captain
Our next stop was the rafting camp at Barinas. We spent the afternoon playing in the rapids in the river and having competitions to... Continue reading »
