Plaza Bolivar, Caracas (must see)
In every city of Venezuela there is a plaza with the name Bolivar, honoring the importance of Simon Bolivar to the country's history. This is the most famous social and historic place of the city, and is frequently visited by locals, as well as by tourists. The plaza is also near such famous places as the Muso Sacro and the Capitolium. Visit Plaza Bolivar to see the place from which the city was founded.
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Plaza Bolivar on Map
Sight Name: Plaza Bolivar
Sight Location: Caracas, Venezuela (See walking tours in Caracas)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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.
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
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
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
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles