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CARACAS - Caracas

With a population around 4 million, Caracas is the capital and more populated city in Venezuela.

It is located close to the Coast (La Guaira Port), but at an altitude of 800 meters (2400 feet), which gives it an unique climate.

Caracas is located under the Avila, a mountain that reaches 2600 meters (7800 ft.), where the Humboldt Hotel is located, which you can reach by cable car.

Definitely for tourists, it is the best activity around the city, because of the beautiful view and the nice and cool weather. If you like hiking you can also make a three to four hour excursion, and return by cable car (or walking).

Caracas is also a cultural center. The museum of modern art, is one of the most important in south America and you can appreciate high quality works. Every year Caracas hosts an international Theater Festival, where groups from all over the world meet.

It is known for the quality of its restaurants, where you can have meals from all over the world. It also has several shopping centers, modern and luxurious that make shopping and interesting activity.

Among the most popular buys for the tourists are gold jewels and shoes (consequence of the Italian immigration in the fifties).



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When in caracas , you can take a side trip to COLONIA TOVAR its a small german settlement just 40 minutes by... more travel advice

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Caracas is a dangerous city. Don’t walk about at night, dress down and don’t carry lots of money. Travel in organised... more travel advice

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As of april 2004 National flights from Maiquetia through INTERNATIONAL terminal (not local flights) the exit tax is... more travel advice

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Traffic jams are common within Caracas during most of the day. Driving regulations are similar to those in the U.S.... more travel advice

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