Wanderlust World Wanderlust World When Christopher Columbus set food on land in 1498, it was in Venezuela. However, Columbus mistakenly thought he had traveled to Asia.
Caracas is the capital of Venezuela and has about 4 million residents, making it one of the most densely populated Venezuelan cities.
The coastal climate in Caracas is mild, affording tourists and residents year-round beach access. Many people also enjoy traversing the mountainous regions, as well.
Early on, the Spanish did not understand the impact of cocoa production. In 1620, that changed, making cocoa one of Caracas' most important industries.
Slave trade was big in Caracas because of production needs. Because of this, cocoa, coffee, sugar, tobacco and cotton production expanded, becoming important crops.