Caracas Holidays
VenezuelaCaracas, the capital of Venezuela, often takes a backseat to the country's natural wonders. Located near the sea under the shadow of Mount Avila, Caracas is a busy city with the world's cheapest gasoline (and the associated traffic) and an excellent metro system. The downtown area of El Silencio features …
How to get to Caracas
Here's what you need to know about getting to Caracas. You can see the cheapest month to fly and a snapshot of flight prices for the following month. Also, don't forget to factor in your travelling time - the typical flight from London Heathrow to Caracas takes 11 hours, 45 minutes.
When to go to Caracas
Typical Holiday Price
£756 per person
The average price of hotels and apartments in Caracas varies according to the time of year. To help you plan when to go, we've looked at the hotels available on our site, then worked out the average price per night for the quietest and the busiest months.
Cheapest Month to Visit
January
Based on a typical 1 week holiday - adding together the cost of flights and accommodation - January is the cheapest month to go to Caracas.
Where to stay in Caracas
Whatever your travelling style, we can help find you the perfect place to stay. From luxurious hotels to practical apartments, these are our most popular places in Caracas, according to other travellers.
Things to see and do in Caracas
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Teleférico de Caracas
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Cerro El Avila
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Parque Nacional El Ávila
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Centro de Arte Los Galpones
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Plaza Bolívar
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Planetario Humboldt
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Plaza Venezuela
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Jardín Botánico
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El Capitolio Nacional
According to Frontline World, tourism is Venezuela's second most profitable industry. A large portion of the visitors vacation in the South American country's capital city, Caracas. With four million residents, Caracas is the most populated city in the nation. It also serves as economic, political and commercial center. It's nestled under the 7,800-foot Avila Mountain and located close to the Caribbean Sea, giving it a variable climate. The city features an assortment of fine dining, cultural and historical museums, parks and activities.
For a second grader who had never been abroad before, Caracas was just about as exotic as he could imagine - the Amazon full of piranas and anacondas kept only at bay by the four stars of luxury his father's oil company provided. Tales of guerillas in the jungle making nightly incursions into the expat compounds, combined with a ruthless older brother and an unlimited gullibility made Caracas seem like the most dangerous place on earth back in 1979. Now that the oil fields have been expropriated and Chavez's iron fist is in just about everything, things seem to have calmed down 'un poco' since the late 70's.
Not realy beautiful, strange people ( not all), seems to be unsafe, was happy to leave
Caracas is a crazy city full of fun and lively people. The hills that make up the city are gorgeous and full of different and exciting opportunities. The weather is great here compared with a lot of Venezuela, but it can get really hot and humid. Just be careful in certain parts of the city after nightfall because it can get a little scary.