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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

Quick Facts:

Major Industries: petroleum, iron ore, fruit, sugar, cereals, coffee Electricity: 110 volts, 60Hz, standard two pin plugs Time Zone: GMT/UTC -4 Country Dialing Code: 58 Area Code: 212

Did You Know?

On March 26, 1812 an earthquake damaged much of the city of Caracas and authorities announced it as a divine punishment to the people rebelling against the Spanish Crown. Orientation:

Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and is located in the northern part of the country. The city is separated from the coast of the Caribbean Sea by a large mountainous region.2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 104

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Through the eyes of a sick man

My partner and I were in Caracas for the World Social Forum of 2006. Given the left wing press on Venezuela, particularly Chavez’s so... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Ben Connor
Wildlife Hunting

A fairly relaxed start to the day with a a quick stop at the bakery after the bags where loaded on the truck. Venezuelans seems to... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Freyja
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 »

by Real Traveler The Patagonians
Mess City

Je n'ai pas eu l'occasion de voir beacoup de cette ville. Je ne veux pas etre pessimiste mais elle m'a paru assez desordonnee, on ne sait... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Debs
City of Sky Scrappers

Another early start today for the drive up to the Caribbean Sea and then Caracas. We eventually stopped for coffee and a cake... Continue reading »

by Real Traveler Freyja