El Hatillo

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Lonely Planet review

A conveniently nearby getaway for caraqueños, the 16th-century town of El Hatillo lived its own life for centuries until it was eventually absorbed by the burgeoning city. Its narrow central streets and pretty plaza still retain many of their colonial buildings, now painted in sugary, bright colors and filled with art galleries, craft shops and restaurants. The little village overflows with visitors on the weekend. There's a magical atmosphere in the afternoon and early evening, when children can still be found skipping in the square and sapitos (tiny frogs) begin their squeaky chorus.

Frequent carritos (around US$1 , 45 minutes) run to El Hatillo from Av Humboldt, just off Blvd de Sabana Grande near the Chacaíto metro station. Alternatively, Metrobús 202 leaves from near Altamira metro station on weekday mornings (until ) and afternoons (from ).