East Park of Caracas

East Park of Caracas is an urban park in Sucre Municipality spanning more than 80 hectares, divided into three distinct sections: open grass fields, dense forest paths, and paved gardens with ceramic tile murals. The layout combines wide recreational areas with shaded forest sections that offer a pleasant contrast to the surroundings.

The park was designed by Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx and opened to visitors in January 1961. Its creation followed modernist principles of landscape architecture and aimed to provide a natural retreat for the growing city.

The Humboldt Planetarium within the park features a 20-meter dome and specialized projector for astronomy education and scientific knowledge dissemination.

Access is allowed only between 5 and 9 AM on Mondays, while the grounds open from 5 AM to 5 PM Tuesday through Sunday. Paths vary in surface, so visitors should stick to paved areas if they prefer easier walking.

Inside, there is a section featuring native Venezuelan animals such as jaguars, monkeys, capybaras, sloths, parrots, toucans, crocodiles, and anacondas. The grounds also house the Humboldt Planetarium with a 20-meter (66-foot) dome and a specialized projector for astronomy education.

Location: Caracas

Inception: 1961

Official opening: January 19, 1961

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Inparques

Address: Avenida Francisco de Miranda

Opening Hours: Monday 05:00-09:00; Tuesday-Sunday 05:00-17:00

Phone: +582122732864

Website: http://parquedeleste.org.ve

GPS coordinates: 10.49233,-66.83919

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:18