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Tourism, attractions, art, culture, entertainment, sports, recreation, accommodations, food and drink, plus practical information for the capital city of Venezuela.

Views of Caracas, Venezuela

Venezuela's capital and largest city is the center of commerce, culture, economics and the base for touring the country's attractions. Caracas blends a modern cityscape and a colonial heritage with a lush, temperate climate. It's noisy as any large city with millions of inhabitants, yet it boasts a city park with a waterfall and hundreds of tropical plants.

Things to Do and See in Caracas, Venezuela

Many people pass through Caracas, Venezuela on their way to other destinations, such as Angel Falls, Margarita Island or Los Roques. However, the sprawling city, a mix of modern highrises and development as well as a colonial and historic center around the Plaza Bolivar is well worth adding a day or two to your itinerary.

Caracas

Venezuela's capital and largest city is the center of commerce, culture, economics and the base for touring the country's attractions, including Angel Falls and the llanos.

Venezuela in Pictures - Caracas Skyline

Venezuela's largest city blends a modern cityscape with a lush, tropical feel.

Caracas Hotel Discounts and City Guide

Hotel special offers, luxury hotel accommodation, restaurants, essential travel information and Caracas city maps

Caracas Hotels

Descriptions, rates and amenities from All Hotels.

Caracas Hotels

Compare rates, amenities and ratings before clicking on a hotel link for details and online booking. From Kayak.

Caracas Lodgings

Listed in alphabetical order with rates and link to hotel information.

Caracas Weather

These weather averages will help plan your trip any time of year.

Caracas, Venezuela Hotels, Resorts, Bed and Breakfasts, Mote

Make secure hotel, resort, b&b, inn, vacation rental, motel, lodge, condo, apartment, cabin, cottage, and all-suite hotel real-time online reservations at many of these lodgings to simplify your vacation travel.

El Universal

Online edition of the Caracas paper in Spanish.

Hotels in Caracas

Hotel special offers, luxury hotel accommodation and travel information for the world executive from Open World.

Map

Courtesy of Lonely Planet.

Map of Caracas and the Coast

Click on the satellite map to move it. Use + and - to zoom, and wikimapia to search for locations marked by squares.

Radio in Venezuela

A look at radio stations shortwave photos and links by Don Moore.
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