About Maracaibo
Maracaibo is one of Venezuela's major cities, home to around 1,752,602 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Maracaibo
1
Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
2
Plaza del Rosario de Nuestra Señora de La Chiquinquirá
Where to eat
Local favourites
Chop's
With their famous tequeños and patacones.
Arepas Santa Rita
Sells arepas with an American style.
Cachapas Frank
Famous for their cachapas.
Los Dulces de Alicia
Local desserts such as limonson, dulce de leche and on.
Mi Vaquita
The best steak house in Maracaibo, very popular.
Angus Grill
A great steak house with great cuts and side dishes.
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
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Hotel Union
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Maracaibo Suites
Very good service.
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Gran Hotel Delicias
Hotel Aeropuerto
Fairly good mid-range option with a pool, restaurant, rooms have a/c. Not very close to the airport or to downtown Maracaibo, but 300 m east
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Luxurious 5-star business hotel in the industrial area near the airport.
Shopping
- Sambil Maracaibo
- Lago Mall
- Doral Center Mall
- Galerias Mall
- Centro Comercial Costa Verde
- Mall Delicias Plaza
Nightlife
- Mi Vaquita
- Mi Ternerita
- El Girasol
Museums & culture
- Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Chiquinquira
In pictures
Maracaibo gallery
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