For hiking, head to this mountainous national park which is filled with trails, but be prepared for wide temperature changes and afternoon rain.

Children learn by doing at this highly interactive museum, which covers such areas as biology, communication, space exploration, medicine and physics.

Housing one of the finest collections of modern art in South America, this world-class museum has high quality works by Picasso, Matisse, Joan Miro and other modern masters.

This historically and artistically significant church, dating back to the late 1500s, was the site of a massive funeral for Simon Bolivar, and remains a beautiful example of colonial architecture.

Comprising more than 500 shops, restaurants and attractions, Centro Sambil is the largest shopping mall in South America.

Known locally as “CCCT,” this fashionable mall offers good bargains on high quality shoes and clothes.

This huge urban park is populated by buildings rather than trees and grass, and includes museums, art galleries, a concert hall, stores, restaurants and cafes.

Four statues of women, one at each corner of this plaza named for Simon Bolivar, represent the four original republics of Gran Colombia: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru.

This beautiful park with various flora and fauna, nine lakes, a cactus garden, aviary, planetarium and more, is a true oasis for anyone who wants to walk, jog, row a boat, picnic or visit its attractions.

Impressive fountains grace the entrance to the Altamira subway station, which is located in this popular square of Caracas.

Popular with roller bladers, bikers, joggers and people watchers, this complex of monuments to Venezuela’s national heroes includes a lengthy avenue lined with lush trees, gardens and artwork integrated into the landscape.

His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries.

This popular hangout for live jazz, dancing and dining requires no cover charge.

One building houses two institutions: the National Art Gallery, with a large collection of Venezuelan art, and a museum, with art from around the world. The top floor terrace offers beautiful views of the city.