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What to do in Caracas
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Altamira Square
An attractive plaza known for its towering obelisk is a popular venue for festivals, open-air concerts and political demonstrations.
Plaza los Palos Grandes
Join in with communal fitness activities, watch a concert and prepare to be captivated by a cascading water feature at this well-known plaza.
Centro de Arte La Estancia
Stretch your limbs, boost your creativity and see new paintings at this hub of culture and the arts. Attend workshops, classes, concerts and exhibitions.
Proceres Promenade
Prominent figures from the country’s historic struggles for independence are honored with impressive monuments in this spacious boulevard.
Central University of Venezuela
See avant-garde art, watch concerts and soccer matches and unwind in a tropical garden at this vast university campus.
Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
During your trip to Chuao, you can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.
Sambil Caracas Commercial Center
During your trip to Chacao, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Sambil Caracas Commercial Center. Wander the parks or discover the area's mountain views.
Caracas Square
You can find out about the history of Santa Teresa when you stop by Caracas Square. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Libertador Simon Bolivar House
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Libertador Simon Bolivar House during your trip to Catedral. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Areas of Caracas
La Alameda
While La Alameda may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Centro Comercial El Recreo and Proceres Promenade.
Venezuela Plaza
Even though there aren't top sights in Venezuela Plaza, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Centro Comercial El Recreo. Jump on the metro at Plaza Venezuela Station to see more of the city.
Altamira
Well liked for its restaurants and parks, Altamira is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Altamira Square and El Avila National Park, and jump on the metro at Altamira Station to get around the city.
Centro Sur
If you're spending time in Centro Sur, check out sights like Libertador Simon Bolivar House or Plaza Bolívar and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nuevo Circo Station or La Hoyada Station.
Las Mercedes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Mercedes and surrounding area, you can visit Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco and Caracas Stock Exchange.
Playa Grande
If you're spending some time in Playa Grande, Teleférico de Caracas and Caracas Botanical Garden are top sights worth seeing.
- Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
- Altamira Square
- Plaza los Palos Grandes
- Caracas Square
- Caracas Stock Exchange
- Centro de Arte La Estancia
- Proceres Promenade
- Poliedro de Caracas
- Caracas Cable Car Maripérez Station
- Parque Zoologico Caricuao
- Sofia Imber Museum of Contemporary Art
- Centro Comercial El Recreo
- Central University of Venezuela
- Centro de Arte Los Galpones
- Los Chorros Park
- Caracas Botanical Garden
- Parque de Recreacion Los Chorros
- Caracas Museum of Fine Art
- Teresa Carreno Cultural Complex
- Museum of Natural Sciences
- National Library of Venezuela
- Quinta de Anauco
- Rio Teatro Caribe
- Millennium Mall
- Basilica of Santa Teresa
- Caracas Athenaeum
- El Calvario Park