-
Reserva Biológica de Montecano
This small wooded area, only 16 sq km, is the only remaining lowland forest on the Península de Paraguaná. Amazingly, it provides a habitat for 62% of the plant species of Falcón state and attracts a great variety of birds. It is about 7km west of Pueblo Nuevo. It is run by Infalco
-
Castillo de San Carlos Borromeo
Pampatar’s fort, the Castillo de San Carlos Borromeo , is in the center of town, on the waterfront. It was built from 1663 to 1684 on the site of a previous stronghold that was destroyed by European pirates. It’s the best-preserved fort on the island, and a classic example of Spani
-
Casa de Dolores Amelia
Set on the northern side of Parque Bicentenario, this fine mansion was built in 1927 by Gómez for his favorite mistress, Dolores Amelia Núñez de Cáceres. Designed in the neo-Sevillan style, the building has been nicely restored, but today is a medical facility. Tourists can take a
-
Parque Zoológico Chorros de Milla
Visit the Parque Zoológico Chorros de Milla on the northern outskirts of the city, 4km from the center. Set on a mountain slope along the Río Milla and named after the waterfalls in the park, this small, scenic zoo features a selection of local fauna, including jaguars, condors, an
-
Marine Biological Station
At the far southwestern edge of the archipelago, the tiny island of Dos Mosquises Sur is home to a Marine Biological Station run by the Fundación Científica Los Roques. The station, which can be visited, has breeding tanks where turtles and other endangered species are raised befor
-
Teleférico Warairarepano
Rising high above the city to the peak of El Ávila (2175m), the Teleférico Warairarepano was reopened with fanfare in 2002 after a 25-year hiatus. Built by a German company in 1956, the old teleférico (cable car) line consisted of two routes: the now inoperable 7.5km run from El Áv
-
Parque Generalismo Francisco de Miranda
Situated on a portion of a former coffee plantation, the 82-hectare Parque Generalismo Francisco de Miranda , formerly known and still referred to by caraqueños as Parque del Este, is the largest in Caracas, and a stroll through its expanses is a botanical odyssey, with many plants
-
Museo de Historia
Built in 1790 as a residence, this decaying building has graceful facades over both the historic streets Calle de los Lanceros and Calle Bolívar; they’re both next to each other and off the plaza. There isn’t much in the way of artifacts, though there are some interesting paintings
-
Casa Páez
This beautifully preserved historic mansion is the former home of Venezuela’s first president, General José Antonio Páez. He distinguished himself by forging a formidable army of llaneros (plainsmen) who fought under Bolívar, contributing greatly to the achievement of independence.
-
Madrizquí
The nearest island to Gran Roque, Madrizquí is only about 1km (0.6mi) to the southeast. It was the favorite island of affluent caraqueños (people from Caracas), who built summer beach houses here before the archipelago was made a national park. Connected to Madrizquí by sand bar is
-
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción
The fortresslike, three-nave Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Concepción has quite a number of remarkable colonial altarpieces. The main retable and the two side retables date from about 1745 and are richly gilded.
-
Asamblea Nacional
As part of his mad dash toward modernization in the 1870s, Guzmán Blanco commissioned an ambitious, neoclassical seat of congress, the National Assembly, to occupy the entire block just southwest of Plaza Bolívar. It was formerly known as the Capitolio Nacional. The two-building co
-
Casa de la Capitulación
The late-18th-century Casa Morales is better known as Casa de la Capitulación , for it was here that the Spaniards who were defeated in the naval battle of Lago de Maracaibo signed the act of capitulation on August 3, 1823, sealing the independence of Gran Colombia. This is the onl
-
Hato La Fe
One of the smallest, cheapest and most accessible hatos (ranches), La Fe covers just 1070 hectares (2644 acres). While there are fewer animals here than at larger ranches, youll still find spectacled caimans, anteaters, capuchin monkeys, iguanas and plenty of birds.Excursions are o
-
Casa de la Guerra a Muerte
At Casa de la Guerra a Muerte exhibits include old maps, armor, period furniture, pre-Columbian pottery and even a fully equipped kitchen with a historic stove. It was in this house that Bolívar signed the controversial Decreto de Guerra a Muerte (Decree of War to the Death), under
-
Quebrada de Jaspe
One of the most unusual and popular waterfalls in the Gran Sabana, Quebrada de Jaspe isn’t known for a dramatic plunge but for the brilliant orange and red jasper rock beneath its waters. Kako Paru, its Pemón name, means ‘fire creek,’ and the design carved by the current creates a
-
Museo Bolivariano
This museum has successfully preserved its colonial style and displays a variety of independence memorabilia, from muskets to medals and shaving sets to swords. It also has some fascinating documents and letters written by Bolívar himself, as well as numerous portraits. More on the
-
Río Caroní Airplane
If you’re passing through the city’s airport, don’t miss the Río Caroní airplane , conveniently parked in front of the terminal building. This is the part original, part replica of the plane Jimmie Angel crash-landed on top of Auyantepui in 1937 as he sought to prove the existence
-
Museo Sacro de Caracas
Set in a meticulously restored colonial building that stands upon the site of the old cathedral cemetery, this museum displays a modest but carefully selected collection of religious art. Duck through the low doorway into the dark, old ecclesiastical prison, where remains of early
-
Casa Natal de Bolívar
Bolívar’s funeral took place just two blocks from the house where, on July 24, 1783, he was born. The interior of Bolívar’s birthplace has been enthusiastically reconstructed. The walls are splashed with a score of huge paintings by Tito Salas depicting Bolívar’s heroic battles and
Total
159 -travel
FirstPage PreviousPage NextPage LastPage CurrentPage:
6/8 20-travel/Page Goto:
