Things to do & places to visit in Capital Region, Venezuela

Capital Region #2 destination in Venezuela 2023. The average rating score is 4.16 based on 10.0k traveler reviews, of 105 attractions. Timezone: America/Caracas, current date and time: Saturday, May 11, 2024, 10:22.

Top things to do (27)

Top places to visit (30 attractions) view more »

5.0 Jardines Ecologicos Topotepuy (80 reviews)
- Great view
Gardens

Amazing view of the city. Great cool temperature in this mountainous area. Plants, birds, trees, small places to eat. Great sunday experience. See more..
5.0 Scubatec (62 reviews)
- Dream place
Scuba & Snorkelling

Scubatec is a dream place for scubadiving,best instructor , nice divemaster...nice place to meet new friend.... Also they have a course director right there, so if you want to be become a pro...this is the right spot.... Plus they also run a very comfortable hotel, just feet away from caribean sea.... I really like this place. See more..
5.0 Climbing Venezuela (55 reviews)
- I wouldn't travel with anyone else!
Climbing Tours

I have done two trips with Daniel and Climbing Venezuela in the past few months - one to Los Llanos and one to Kamarata/Kavak/Canaima. Both trips were perfectly executed and every detail taken care of. Daniel pays a lot of attention to safety and goes out of his way to ensure everyone has the best experience. More trips to come for me with Climbing Venezuela! See more..
5.0 ChichiDive Scuba Dive Center (21 reviews)
- El mejor sitio para iniciarte en el mundo del Buceo
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Scuba & Snorkelling

Las mejores instalaciones, instructores 100% capacitados donde harán que tus experiencias y cursos se disfruten al máximo See more..
4.5 Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas (691 reviews)
- Excellent Architecture: Shouldn't Miss...
Architectural Buildings

A masterpiece of the Modern Movement in architecture, created by the Venezuelan architect Carlos Raul Villanueva. See more..
4.5 Hacienda La Trinidad Parque Cultural (615 reviews)
- Great
Saturday: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums

One of my favorite spots in Caracas. Great cultural and fun day. Gardens, trees, museums, book shop. And the best coffee and cocoa in town. See more..
4.5 Parque Nacional El Ávila (531 reviews)
- Favorite hiking place
Saturday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours National Parks

Hiking, nature, fresh air , nice atmosphere. This is a must for your visit in Caracas . You will not forget the view of the city from there. See more..
4.5 Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar (478 reviews)
- Museo Bolivar
Historic Sites • History Museums

His birthplace and an adjacent museum honor Simon Bolivar, “El Liberator”, who achieved independence from Spain for Venezuela and other South American countries. See more..
4.5 Centro de Arte Los Galpones (429 reviews)
- Hidden treasure
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Away from the noise and pollution of the capital, explore this hidden treasure, a place where you can live art, craftwork, music, film and limited snacks. Use the valet parking as the outside area is insecure day and night. See more..
4.5 Expanzoo Expansion Centro Educativo Recreacional (271 reviews)
- Awesome Zoo
Zoos

This Zoo is interactive, because you can touch the animals and feed them. Some animal are free in the Zoo. I think the weather is very nice for them. See more..
4.5 Panteón Nacional (185 reviews)
- True heroes, lots of valuable history!
Historic Sites

The remains of celebrated Venezuelans, including Simon Bolivar, are housed inside this building, whose walls and ceilings display the most famous Venezuelan independence battle scenes. See more..
4.5 Hacienda Floresta (86 reviews)
- It's actually called "La Estancia", but it's located in La Floresta. Just 3 blocks away from Plaza Altamira
Parks

Urban stresses melt away as you enter this peaceful 17th-century park, once a coffee plantation. An old terracotta building houses a photography museum. See more..
4.5 Centro Paseo El Hatillo (72 reviews)
- Colorful and joyful
Shopping Malls

If you really want to feel you are in latin america this is the location you should visit on your trip. Everywhere, everything and everyone is colorful. See more..
4.5 Chichiriviche De La Costa (68 reviews)
- great place
Saturday: 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Beaches

nice beach relax price and good fish, small amazing beach to go and relax. we spend the all day on this place and loved it. See more..
4.5 Iglesia de Santa Teresa (66 reviews)
- Wonderful church
Churches & Cathedrals

I loved the church. The ceiling are amazing and it was difficult to leave. the peace inside is amazing. See more..
4.5 El Laguito (53 reviews)
- It's a must visit on Sunday's if you are in Caracas with young kids.
Spent More than 3 hours Bodies of Water

This place is magnificent. Very closely located to los proceres boulevard. You can walk on this lake totally secured by the national guards. This is a very special place for fuerte tiuna's club. It has a lake that you can walk around with magnificent views. Then you can walk down to see the arc of independence from Spain. It has the remembrance of the battles won by our independence movement. This place is really fantastic and there is a running, cycling and skateboarding trail. Very recommended to park inside el laguito totally secure. See more..
4.5 Playa Caracolito (49 reviews)
- Nice beach not too far off the beaten path
Beaches

Restaurant right on the beach and friendly atmosphere. The beach is kept fairly clean and seemed to be safe. See more..
4.5 Museo de Las Piedras (23 reviews)
- muy buena atencion
Speciality Museums

recomendado, personal amable, facil acceso y lugar de estacionamiento, interesante el recorrido y lugar donde comprar See more..
4.5 Playa Caribe (16 reviews)
- Nice beach
Beaches

Playa caribe it's a beach located in Chuspa. To get ther, you must take a boat. The cost is relative of the situation of the country. The beach is very beautiful and nice. The water temperature is very nice to people like me, because the Chile's beach are so cold. It's like an island. You can go there with drinks and nobody told you anything. Great place to take a rest and enjoy! See more..
4.5 Arte Murano ICET (11 reviews)
- Amazing glass workshop just outside Caracas
Speciality & Gift Shops

This is a great day trip from Caracas. The workshop creates hand blown glass pieces in the tradition of Murano, Italy. The craftsmanship is amazing and the prices are very economical. A must see if you’re in the area. See more..
4.5 Canopy Aventura La Laguna del Viento (10 reviews)
- Algo Diferentes y Mucha Adrenalina
Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks

Es un lugar especial, ideal para aquellos que les gusta la Adrenalina, la libertad y la paz con el contacto de la naturaleza. See more..
4.0 Teleferico (1.851 reviews)
- This is a very nice activity to get away from the city
Trams

You can enjoy fresh air at the top (maybe a bit cold up there) and get away from the crowds in the city. The view is spectacular. Once you are there, you can hire a jeep to take you down to the other side of the mountain to a place called Galipan where you can enjoy some nice cuisine. It is well worth it. See more..
4.0 Plaza Francia (581 reviews)
- Nice View
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Impressive fountains grace the entrance to the Altamira subway station, which is located in this popular square of Caracas. See more..
4.0 Paseo de Los Proceres (519 reviews)
- Beautiful!
Points of Interest & Landmarks

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. See more..
4.0 Mercado Municipal de Chacao (296 reviews)
- Tons of lemons
Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks

there were lemons every where. i look in the tubs, lemons. i go back to my car, Lemons, lterally there were lemons all over the place See more..
4.0 Museo de los Ninos (Children's Museum) (234 reviews)
- Great
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Children's Museums

Children learn by doing at this highly interactive museum, which covers such areas as biology, communication, space exploration, medicine and physics. See more..
4.0 Plaza Bolivar (231 reviews)
- Point of Interest
Points of Interest & Landmarks

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. See more..
4.0 Museo de Bellas Artes (220 reviews)
- Good music at Bellas Artes
Art Museums

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. See more..
4.0 Museo de Arte Contemporaneo (202 reviews)
- not to miss
Art Museums

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. See more..
4.0 Teatro Teresa Carreño (156 reviews)
- Nice architecture
Theaters

The architecture is postmodern and quite interesting. The theatre also has a commendable programme of concerts, operas, ballet performances etc. See more..