About Caracas
Caracas is the capital of Venezuela, home to around 3,000,000 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Where to eat
Local favourites
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El Granjero del Este
One of the better of the dozens of "areperas" dotted around town. Specializes in arepas, a savory corn-flour bread that doubles as Venezuela
Malabar
Expensive but very good cuisine, mostly French, with a relaxed but trendy atmosphere.
Aranjuez
One of the older steak houses in Caracas, with top quality Argentine and Venezuelan cuts of beef.
Cafe Ole
This open air candlelight cafe is a popular haunt for after dinner cafe and some excellent desserts.
Mamma Mia
A perennially popular though noisy restaurant with a good selection of Italian dishes.
Carnivino
It is good if you want to savor good meat and chicken.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Hotel Cristal
An affordable option for hardcore travelers, in the center of the boulevard, which is always crowded with people. Dress like the average Ven
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Hotel Altamira
Some travelers are not impressed with the service.
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Hotel Coliseo
Cheaper than Gran Melia Caracas. The staff is friendly and speaks fluent English. Russian and Belarussian businessmen stay here.
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Hotel Lincoln Suites
The hotel is affordable and is the best accommodation option in the area after Gran Melia and Hotel Coliseo. Dress like the average Venezuel
Hotel Alex Caracas
Good option to stay in the center of the city. The museums and the historic center of Caracas is really close to this hotel. Bright clean ro
Shopping
- Centro Comercial Sambil
- Centro Comercial San Ignacio
- Centro Comercial El Recreo
- Centro Comercial Millenium Mall
- Centro Ciudad Comercial Tamanaco (CCCT)
- Centro Comercial El Tolón
Nightlife
- El León
- Whisky Bar
- El Maní Es Así
- Sal Si Puedes
- Hog Heaven
- Los Peruanos Rock Bar
In pictures
Caracas gallery
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