Caracas-La Guaira highway

The four-lane highway stretches through mountainous terrain, featuring two major tunnels and three concrete bridges connecting the capital to the coast.

The construction of this infrastructure project began in January 1950 and reached completion in December 1953, costing 60 million dollars at that time.

The highway represents Venezuelan engineering capabilities of the 1950s and marks a period when the nation invested oil revenues in transportation infrastructure.

The road reduces travel time between Caracas and La Guaira from one hour to twenty minutes, serving as the main route to Simon Bolivar International Airport.

The Boqueron tunnel extends 1,910 meters through the mountain range, with twin tubes accommodating traffic in both directions.

Location: Capital District

Location: Vargas state

Inception: December 2, 1953

GPS coordinates: 10.57736,-67.00220

Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:14