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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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Tugboatguy Mon Feb 6, 2006 10:41 UTC
Ursula, thank you for your nice Birthday greeting. I was expecting 25 Saturday nite and 42 showed up! We still can have a lot of fun and are thankful for the years given us. Doug | hojasdehierba Tue Jan 31, 2006 11:00 UTC
Very helpful tips. Impressive opening photo. | Purpleshade Sat Jun 25, 2005 06:32 UTC
Lovely well researched tips.Lesley |
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