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Caracas, Venezuela Overview

Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting... more » Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting trails. « less

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1 of 5 stars
Bury St Edmunds
Aug 30, 2008

I first went to Caracas 4 years ago and had an okay time. However, since then it seems to have gone mad. The currency has no real value and UK/US banks will not change your money back from Bolivares...more

Hotel Continental Altamira

1 of 5 stars
Los Angeles
Aug 29, 2008

The room was moldy with bad smell. The water in the sink hardly drained. The room had mosquitos that bit me through clothes. The balcony door did not lock or close all the way. One towel for two...more

Caracas Palace Hotel

5 of 5 stars
New Jersey
Aug 24, 2008
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I traveled to Caracas for a corporate event early this summer. From the moment you arrive to the lobby of the “Caracas Palace”, you know you are in a 5 star hotel. The check in process was quick...more

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