Estatua de Simon Bolivar, Caracas

This statue is one of several in the city that represents the important contributions of Simon Bolivar to Caracas and the entire country. Estatua de Simon Bolivar is located next to the university, which also carries his name. The sculptor included in the statue symbols of virtue and learning. Make sure you see this statue to appreciate Bolivar's encouragement of learning and enlightenment.

Image Courtesy of Wikimedia and Erik Cleves Kristensen.

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Sight Name: Estatua de Simon Bolivar
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Caracas, Venezuela

Create Your Own Walk in Caracas

Creating your own self-guided walk in Caracas is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.

Architectural Jewels

Caracas is an economic and cultural center with a rich history, which is reflected in its architecture. On this tour, you can visit some of the buildings that define the city's design aesthetic. The city began modernizing in 1950 and the work still continues. Make sure you don't miss this walking tour of the most famous architecture in Caracas.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles

Caracas Introduction Walking Tour

Apart from being a commercial and cultural center of Venezuela, the capital city Caracas is known internationally as the final resting place of South American liberator Simón Bolívar, who's buried here at the National Pantheon. This and other notable attractions of Caracas, such as the Caracas Cathedral, Palacio de Miraflores and more, make up this city orientation walk.

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles