Caracas, Venezuela

15 Best Things to Do in Caracas

What actually deserves your hours in Caracas, ranked by the travelers who went.

Ranked by traveler review volume across 15 places we track in Caracas. Updated monthly.

Parque del Este
Park & nature
Parque del Este, officially named Parque Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda, is a sprawling urban oasis in eastern Caracas.
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University City of Caracas
Landmark
University City of Caracas, the main campus of the Central University of Venezuela, is a masterpiece of modernist design.
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Caracas Botanical Garden
Park & nature
The Caracas Botanical Garden is a sprawling green space within the city, offering a tranquil retreat with extensive collections of tropical and subtropical plants.
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El Ávila National Park
Park & nature
El Ávila National Park is a sprawling natural reserve that forms a green backdrop to Caracas.
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Paseo Los Próceres
Landmark
Paseo Los Próceres is a majestic avenue in Caracas dedicated to the heroes of Venezuelan independence.
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Boulevard of Sabana Grande
Neighborhood
The Boulevard of Sabana Grande is a vibrant pedestrian street stretching through the Sabana Grande neighborhood.
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Plaza Francia (Caracas)
Landmark
Plaza Francia, also known as Plaza Altamira, is an elegant square in the upscale Altamira neighborhood.
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National Pantheon of Venezuela
Landmark
The National Pantheon of Venezuela, located in Caracas' historic center, is a neoclassical building that serves as the mausoleum for Simón Bolívar and other notable figures.
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Plaza Venezuela
Neighborhood
Plaza Venezuela is a bustling square at the heart of Caracas, famous for its large, illuminated fountains and surrounding modernist buildings.
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Basilica of St. Teresa
Religious site
The Basilica of St. Teresa, located in the parish of Santa Teresa, is a striking neoclassical church built in the late 19th century.
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Basilica of Santa Capilla
Religious site
The Basilica of Santa Capilla, built between 1883 and 1896, is a rare example of Gothic Revival architecture in Caracas.
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Caracas Cathedral
Religious site
Caracas Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of St. Anne, stands on the east side of Bolívar Square in the historic center.
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Bolívar Square (Caracas)
Landmark
Bolívar Square is the historic heart of Caracas, a vibrant plaza where the city's colonial past meets modern life.
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Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim
Religious site
The Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim, also known as the Caracas Mosque, stands as a prominent symbol of Islamic culture in Venezuela.
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Teleférico de Caracas
Outdoor & fun
The Teleférico de Caracas is a modern cable car that whisks visitors from the city up to the summit of El Ávila National Park.
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