Activities in Caracas
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Leo Lameda Tours
For a less conventional view of Caracas, Leo Lameda Tours leads walking tours, hitting some of the city's less-visited pockets, such as the central university and cemetery, while offering plenty of illuminating historical insights along the way.
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British Council
Travelers looking for a paid job in Venezuela will almost always be disappointed. The economy is not strong enough to take on foreigners for casual jobs. Qualified English teachers have the best chance of getting a job, yet it’s still hard to arrange work once in the country. Try an English-teaching institution such as the British Council. Note that you need a work visa to work legally in Venezuela. Sure, it’s possible to get a job without a visa, but you run the risk of exploitation or refusal to pay by your employer – with no legal recourse.
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Parque de Recreación Cuevas del Indio
Parque de Recreación Cuevas del Indio is a favorite rock-climbing spot; local climbers flock here on the weekend. It’s 9km southeast of the city center on the southern continuation of Av Principal el Cafetal.
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Aventura Trotamundos
Aventura Trotamundos offers a comprehensive Caracas tour that takes in the colonial center, as well as the modern suburbs of Altamira and La Castellana, concluding with shopping in El Hatillo or one of the city's megamalls.
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Fundación Escuela de Idiomas Modernos
This extension program of the Universidad Central de Venezuela offers Spanish for foreigners at basic and low-intermediate levels, taught by UCV professors or students (around US$110, nine weeks).
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Hiking in Parque Nacional El Ávila
Hiking here is one of the more rewarding outdoor endeavors. If you'd like to join an organized group, contact one of the centros excursionistas.
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Centro Venezolano de Español
Small groups meet 20 hours weekly for Spanish tuition for a minimum of two weeks (around US$640 including lodging with Venezuelan family).
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