Plaza Bolivar
Plaza Bolivar
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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.
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Neighborhood: Catedral
How to get there
- El Silencio • 2 min walk
- Capitolio • 5 min walk
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mrc282
World9,456 contributions
Oct 2022 • Solo
this is probably the most important square in Caracas. most visitors will start their sightseeing from here.
fun fact, there are some black squirrels on the trees at the square. there is also a insta-worthy street near the square covered by red umbrellas.
i started my walk from National Pantheon. then continue walking for the next 3 hours from National Pantheon to Plaza Bolivar and surrounding government buildings, on to the Eyes of Chavez, then the Theatre District. following that, I head towards the La Candelaria parish, and before ending my walk at the Museum District.
I think it is fine to walk by yourself if you stay alert 100% of the time. There are a lot of locals out and about on Sunday, and there are also National Guards and policemen around the blocks. Caracas is undeniably gritty, and I find the downtown atmosphere to be a combination of La Paz (Bolivia), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Bogota (Colombia). You will stand out as a foreigner because there are so few of them here, so practice street smarts, dress down, blend in, and always know where you are going.
fun fact, there are some black squirrels on the trees at the square. there is also a insta-worthy street near the square covered by red umbrellas.
i started my walk from National Pantheon. then continue walking for the next 3 hours from National Pantheon to Plaza Bolivar and surrounding government buildings, on to the Eyes of Chavez, then the Theatre District. following that, I head towards the La Candelaria parish, and before ending my walk at the Museum District.
I think it is fine to walk by yourself if you stay alert 100% of the time. There are a lot of locals out and about on Sunday, and there are also National Guards and policemen around the blocks. Caracas is undeniably gritty, and I find the downtown atmosphere to be a combination of La Paz (Bolivia), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Bogota (Colombia). You will stand out as a foreigner because there are so few of them here, so practice street smarts, dress down, blend in, and always know where you are going.
Written October 9, 2022
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classys
Caracas, Venezuela7 contributions
Aug 2012
The zone where the Plaza is located and the Plaza itself are quite nice. The plaza has a beautiful equestrian statue of Simon Bolivar. If the area were not so dangerous, it would be a nice place to relax with family or friends.
Written August 25, 2012
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bbuske
Caraballeda, Venezuela28 contributions
One of the many points of interest in Caracas. However not as interesting as some other places, the plaza bolivar is huge, has a statue of Bolívar and free wifi.
If you are going downtown, you will probably pass by it anyway, since it is close to other points of interest such as the birth house of Bolívar.
If you are going downtown, you will probably pass by it anyway, since it is close to other points of interest such as the birth house of Bolívar.
Written September 2, 2014
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Jimmy Diaz G
Miami, FL71 contributions
Mar 2016 • Friends
Yes, it is safe to go - nothing will happen to you. You need to be in this plaza as many things of historical significance happened here. The statue is right in the middle and they always keep it clean and safe.
Written March 6, 2016
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Alexander Hass
Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile4 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
Plaza Bolivar was a nice trip when I was young. There were some random food post around the square, a few store nearby, old people feeding pigeons and squirrels. It was a cool place to do some down time just enjoying the view. Now is mostly fill with junk stuff sellers, people running and thrashing about, and it's in a zone too insecure and full of petty robbery and gun-point robbery to feel like a nice place to visit, chill. And you have to be a little bit crazy to take photos with a DSLR camera in that area. So, in general, don't waste your time. There are far better places to go in the same spirit of this landmark.
Written January 14, 2015
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KGB777
Singapore, Singapore41,257 contributions
This square is one of the main points of interest in the old town of Caracas. I came fully expecting a very unsafe place but was pleasantly surprised. I felt quite comfortable walking around and taking pics (albeit with a healthy level of paranoia).
Written September 27, 2014
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Richard P
Marquette, MI12 contributions
Dec 2012 • Business
Well i went looking for the hotel catedral but it was no longer a hotel and was occupied...the cerveza i found helped my calm down and i took a look aroound...the park around the plaza is dreamy..music..cadets practicing ..Vendors con mi favorito arepas con machada..The Simon Bolivar Horse statue and wall are right in sight the whole day...Long remember President Chavez...he tried
Written August 27, 2013
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Lawrence F
Caracas31 contributions
Simply one of the most unsafe places in Caracas. Every "malandro" in town hangs out there. Visitors are accosted regularly. A real red zone.
Written June 16, 2012
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Gaston22
Paris, France73 contributions
It has been taken for political activities by the ruling socialist party, can get a good glimpse of what is Venezuela nowadays
Written May 27, 2012
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Rafael12_12
trujillo1 contribution
Apr 2012
hello man were are you come back togheter and versuality da lucha and my perpectivicus please not help de algun only best de virgot momyta plaese that concurrence is fool but this your wanet the bissneesssss the cool bet is dude poinT
Written April 10, 2012
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¿Por que le colocaron claves a la red de wiffi de la Plaza Bolivar de Caracas no se supone que es GRATUITA?
Written March 4, 2017
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