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Caracas, Venezuela

Top things to do in Caracas

15 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Parque del Este
Park & nature3.7

Parque del Este

710 reviews

A large urban park with gardens, a lake, and recreational facilities, popular among locals and tourists.

University City of Caracas

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What is the most visited attraction in Caracas?

Parque del Este draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Caracas, with 710 of them, rated 3.7 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Caracas do visitors rate highest?

El Ávila National Park holds the highest rating in Caracas among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.7 out of 5 from 538 reviews. It is less busy than Parque del Este, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Landmark
4.3

University City of Caracas

693 reviews

A UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing modernist architecture and integrated art by renowned Venezuelan artists.

Caracas Botanical Garden
Park & nature4.3

Caracas Botanical Garden

693 reviews

A lush urban oasis in Caracas, featuring diverse plant collections and serene greenhouses for a peaceful escape.

Park & nature
Park & nature4.7

El Ávila National Park

538 reviews

A vast protected area with hiking trails offering panoramic views of Caracas and the Caribbean coast.

Paseo Los Próceres
Landmark4.1

Paseo Los Próceres

522 reviews

A grand boulevard lined with monuments, fountains, and statues honoring Venezuela's independence heroes.

Boulevard of Sabana Grande
Neighborhood3.5

Boulevard of Sabana Grande

212 reviews

Lively pedestrian boulevard in Caracas lined with shops, cafes, and street performers, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Plaza Francia (Caracas)
Landmark3.7

Plaza Francia (Caracas)

174 reviews

Elegant square in Altamira featuring a central fountain and surrounded by upscale restaurants and shops.

Plaza Venezuela
Neighborhood3.7

Plaza Venezuela

174 reviews

Major Caracas square with iconic fountains and striking modernist architecture, serving as a key transport hub.

National Pantheon of Venezuela
Landmark3.7

National Pantheon of Venezuela

174 reviews

The final resting place of Simón Bolívar and other national heroes, a neoclassical landmark of Venezuelan history.

Basilica of St. Teresa
Religious site4.2

Basilica of St. Teresa

158 reviews

Basilica of St. Teresa is a neoclassical church in Caracas, known for its twin towers and religious importance.

Basilica of Santa Capilla
Religious site4.4

Basilica of Santa Capilla

15 reviews

Basilica of Santa Capilla features a striking Gothic-style façade and interior, a unique architectural gem in Caracas.

Teleférico de Caracas
Outdoor & fun4

Teleférico de Caracas

3 reviews

A cable car system ascending El Ávila, offering stunning city and sea views from the top.

Caracas Cathedral
Religious site4

Caracas Cathedral

3 reviews

Caracas Cathedral, on Bolívar Square, is the city's main Catholic church with roots in the 17th century.

Bolívar Square (Caracas)
Landmark4

Bolívar Square (Caracas)

3 reviews

Caracas' historic main square, surrounded by colonial-era buildings and featuring a grand equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar.

Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim
Religious site4

Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

3 reviews

One of Latin America's largest mosques, this architectural gem in Caracas features striking Islamic design and a peaceful atmosphere.