Caracas, Capital city in northern Venezuela
The city extends across a valley at 920 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and crossed by the Guaire River flowing through urban areas.
Spanish captain Diego de Losada founded Caracas on July 25, 1567, after defeating local tribes and establishing control over the fertile valley.
The Teatro Teresa Carreño hosts performances of the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, while museums display collections of modern Latin American art and history.
The Caracas Metro system connects five municipalities through underground lines, aerial tramways, and bus networks, serving millions of residents daily.
Local coffee growers maintain small plantations on the slopes of El Ávila National Park, continuing a centuries-old agricultural tradition within city limits.
Location: Libertador Municipality
Inception: July 25, 1567
Founders: Diego de Losada
Elevation above the sea: 920 m
Address: Caracas, Capital District, Venezuela 1010-A Caracas
Website: https://gdc.gob.ve
GPS coordinates: 10.50609,-66.91460
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:45
Restaurants in Caracas serve Venezuelan and international dishes. The kitchens prepare arepas, grilled meats and traditional foods. The venues include Italian, French, Asian and Mediterranean establishments. The city offers steakhouses, sushi restaurants, seafood restaurants and cafes in different price ranges.
El Avila National park
6.1 km
La cabeza de Franco
789 m
Confinanzas Financial Center
1.7 km
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar
1.2 km
El Helicoide
1.9 km
Hotel Humboldt
5.9 km
University City of Caracas
3.1 km
Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex
2 km
Caracas Museum of Fine Arts
2 km
Palacio Federal Legislativo
148 m
East Park of Caracas
8.4 km
Cararacas Sphere
8.5 km
Teleferico de Caracas
3.1 km
Plaza Bolivar
10 m
Estadio Olímpico
3.6 km
Residencia Presidencial La Casona
9.1 km
Pepsi-Cola Venezuela
3.2 km
Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas
1.9 km
Caracas Cathedral
67 m
Teatro Municipal de Caracas
543 m
Pico Naiguatá
15 km
Aula Magna
3.1 km
La Rinconada Hippodrome
8 km
National Art Gallery
1.5 km
El Calvario
848 m
Parque Zoológico Caricuao
10.2 km
Yellow House
83 m
Museo Histórico Militar
1.3 kmReviews
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