"Caracas" a Caracas Travel Page by Schnorf

Caracas is one of the craziest Cities in the world . . . I just say "I love Caracas"

For pictures please take a look to "the Travellounge"

Founded in 1567 as Santiago de León de Caracas by Diego Losada, plundered by English pirates, burned, torn by earthquakes, Caracas nevertheless has grown into the political, economic and cultural capital of Venezuela.

Separated from the coastline by 7800 ft. Mt. Avila, the colonial city nestled in a long, green valley surrounded by lushly forested mountains.

It has long since outgrown that small settlement, stretching the length of the valley, up the hillsides and into intersecting canyons. (photo)
Venezuela's largest city, Caracas (map of downtown), blends a modern cityscape with a lush, tropical feel. It's noisy as any large city with millions of inhabitants, with traffic jams, dangerous areas to avoid, slums, and a distinct contrast between the levels of society.