Things to Do and See in Caracas, Part 2

There is a great variety of things to do and see in Venezuela. Here I will point out another places of interest and things that you can do while being in Venezuela. Hope that the list below will be of use for everyone who is planning their trip to Venezuela.

1.     Casa Natal and Museo Bolivar

A memorial to Simon Bolivar, it’s no surprise that great care is taken over the maintenance of his birthplace. The visitor can feel the past in the walls, rooms, interior yards, plants and decor. Bolivar's great-grandfather built the house and it still holds family portraits and antique furniture. As an additional attraction, there are several magnificent epic paintings by Venezuelan artist Tito Salas.

2.     Iglesia de San Francisco

A national monument and the site of Simón Bolívar's proclamation as El Libertador and of funeral 12 years after his 1830 death, the church is a marvelous example of colonial architecture with its richly gilded altars, this church is one of the oldest in the city.

3.     La Casa Amarilla

To enrich your visit to the historical center of Caracas, you may include the Casa Amarilla, a building that stands on the same grounds where the Caracas Royal Prison was located during colonial times, at the beginning of the 17th century. You will enjoy the traditional style in the construction and furniture, plus you will also have a first-hand encounter with the tireless activity of the Venezuelan Foreign Office. Guided tours are provided by the Protocol Department.

4.     Galeria de Arte Nacional

Known around town as the "GAN," the interesting National Art Gallery, across the circular Plaza Morelos from the Museum of Natural Science, displays more than 4,000 works of art from Venezuela's proud past. It shares a building with the Museo de Bellas Artes, which exhibits a random selection of art from all around the globe. The top floor is a terrace offering views over Parque Los Caobos and much of Caracas.

5.     Jardin Botanico

Created in 1944, Caracas Botanical Garden is a display of exuberant nature. It contains more than 2,000 native and non-indigenous species as well as more than 100 types of palms and four greenhouses for bromeliads, ferns, orchids and shade plants. In addition, 100,000 trees belonging to 80 species grow in the Arboretum and more than 100,000 types of plants are found in the herbarium.

To sum up, I would say that travel to Caracas will be a great adventure. Planning your holiday, you have also to think about a good place of accommodation to stay. There is a wide range of hotels in Caracas so you can easily choose the most appropriate for you. Most of the hotels in Caracas will meet your expectations because the 1uality of the service there is excellent. So if you have ever the chance to travel to Venezuela, don’t miss to visit Caracas at least for a couple of days.