Although this area of the city is called Central Park, don't expect to see ponds and hiking trails like those in New York. This park is instead home to hotels, museums and the tallest man-made structures in Venezuela.
Families traveling with young children will want to check out Museo de los Ninos, a hands-on children's museum with a variety of interesting and educational displays. Visitors can visit a planetarium, learn about medicine, communication and more.
Museo de Arte Contemporaneo, in Parque Central, is home to some of the best examples of modern art in South America. The museum houses works by Botero and Picasso, as well as that of some of Venezuela's best-known artists.
Soon after the Spaniards arrived in Venezuela, they began to leave their mark architecturally. One such example is the Iglesia de San Francisco, a church first built in 1575 and rebuilt in 1641 after it was damaged in an earthquake.
Located in the mountains just outside the city of Caracas, Parque Nacional el Avila has over 120 miles of wooded hiking trails for nature lovers to enjoy.
The quickest way to the top of the mountain of El Avila is El Teleferico, the cable cars that carry visitors up the side. Riders can enjoy magnificent views of Caracas as well as the beauty of the mountain. Keep in mind that temperatures on the mountain can be considerably cooler than in the city, so bring along a jacket.
While this complex offers bars, cafes and even art exhibitions for its visitors, the biggest draw is the thoroughbred horse races hosted here each weekend. Guests can cheer on their favorite horse and join people from all over Venezuela in placing bets on the races.
Love to shop? You'll think you're in heaven at Centro Sambil, the biggest shopping mall in all of South America. Make sure to give yourself enough time to really enjoy this shopping experience with over 500 shops and restaurants to see.
