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Visiting Caracas, Venezuela


Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting... more » Santiago de Leon de Caracas, Venezuela's capital, sits in Cerro Avila Valley, where mountain ranges soar 8000 feet from the Caribbean. Once inhabited by Toromaimo Indians, the city was founded by the Spanish in 1567. Chacao is the see-and-be-seen place to eat, drink and socialize, but restaurant destination Las Mercedes is one of the few places safe to walk around. Iglesia de San Francisco is a beautiful example of colonial architecture. Mountainous Parque Nacional El Avila teems with tempting trails. « less
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Nelson's Place

5 of 5 stars
south america
Nov 19, 2009

great stay. I stayed in the small room where nelsons office was. There is microwave and nelson is soon to purchase a hob so its cool if u are a budget traveller like myself. Nelson will change...more

Nelson's Place

Nov 13, 2009

Backpacking in Venezuela is neither cheap nor easy so it was an absolute delight staying at Nelson's Place as Nelson is a great host who makes you feel truly welcome, offers you advice on what to see...more

Madero Resto-Bar

Nov 10, 2009

Food and service were both quite disappointing. Lounge was OK though. more

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