Hacienda La Vega, Historic colonial estate in El Paraíso, Caracas, Venezuela.
Hacienda La Vega features traditional Venezuelan colonial architecture with white columns, wooden floors, clay tile roofs, and extensive gardens that showcase centuries of agricultural and residential history.
Founded in 1590 as a sugar cane plantation covering over 500,000 hectares, the estate served as one of Venezuela's oldest haciendas and received visits from Simón Bolívar in 1827.
The estate became a prominent social and artistic center during the 20th century, hosting international figures like Salvador Dalí, Princess Margaret, and serving as residence for designer Carolina Herrera.
Visitors can access the hacienda via metro to La Paz station followed by Metrobus, with guided tours available though advance booking is recommended as the venue hosts private events.
The property preserves original trapiche ruins from colonial sugar production and maintains a French garden design from the late 19th century alongside its 17th-century main house.
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