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Brightly painted shops in L'Hatillo village sell colourful handicrafts, and the gold market offers a wide selection of the local gold. Those seeking to escape from the busy metropolis can sunbathe, swim or waterski at one of the excellent local beaches. Walking into the Avila Mountains is also well worth the effort and offers stunning views across the city and the coast.

Caracas Attractions

Panteón Nacional
Plaza del Panteón, Avenida Norte, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 862 1518

Plaza Bolívar
Caracas

Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Sofía Imber (Sofía Imber Museum of Modern Art)
Zona Cultural, Parque Central, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 573 7289

Galería de Arte Nacional (National Art Gallery)
Plaza Morelos (Plaza de Los Museos), Parque Los Caobos, Urbanización Los Caobos, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 578 1818

Museo de Bellas Artes (Museum of Fine Art)
Plaza Morelos (Plaza de Los Museos), Parque Los Caobos, Urbanización Los Caobos, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 578 1818

Iglesia de San Francisco (St Francis Church)
Avenida Bolsa at Avenida San Francisco, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 415 707

Teresa Carreno Complejo Cultural (Teresa Carreno Cultural Complex)
Plaza Los Cabos, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 574 9122

Casa Natal del Libertador (Liberator's Birthplace)
Plaza Bolívar, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 541 2563

Capitolio Nacional (National Capitol)
Avenida Norte 2 at Avenida Oeste 2, Caracas

Museo Sacro de Caracas (Caracas Museum of Religious Art)
Plaza Bolívar, Caracas
Tel: +58 212 861 6562