Caracas
One of the oldest parks in Caracas, this central green lung provides welcome respite from the concrete jungle of Parque Central.
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Since its construction in 1708 this square has been the site of popular gatherings for events such as bullfights and fiestas.
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The Casa de la Cultura is in the old customs house. It's worth a peek for its occasional art exhibits.
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The Ateneo de Barquisimeto is a busy center for cultural activities. Go in and check what’s on.
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The mid-17th-century Casa Amarilla is Carora’s oldest surviving building, now a public library.
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Ciudad Bolívar's expansive botanical gardens contain a huge collection of tropical plants, flowers and trees.
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A pair of fine old buildings on both sides of the street, connected by the graceful arch of an aerial walkway.
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This is one of the colonial churches that was left in ruins, untouched from the day of the 1950 earthquake.
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This is one of the colonial churches that was left in ruins, untouched from the day of the 1950 earthquake.
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On the shady Plaza Bolívar, the Catedral de María Auxiliadora has a colorful interior worth seeing.
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This is a private residence and cannot be visited but is worth looking at from the outside.
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Take a look at this two-story 18th-century house where Simón Bolívar stayed in 1821.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia
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This was only built in 1808 and was reconstructed after the earthquake of 1881.
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This hilltop lookout gives you wonderful views of the enormous Orinoco River.
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This is one of the few buildings that somehow withstood the 1950 earthquake.
