Things to do in Venezuela
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Taiko
One of Caracas' first Japanese restaurants, Taiko remains a favorite for its authentically prepared sushi and sashimi in an upscale, minimalist setting.
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El Salón del Sabor
This vegetarian lunch hall is busiest at midday, when office workers load up their trays with veggie-stuffed burritos, cream of broccoli soup and so on.
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El Mundo del Pollo
Puts other South American pollerías to shame: the rotisserie chicken served here, in a clean, well-to-do carnivore’s temple, is transcendent!
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Centro San Ignacio
A major nightlife destination, boasting dozens of bars and clubs along the lower level, and the best mall within striking distance of a metro station.
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Artesanía Altamira
A veritable profusion of basket work is to be found here, along with other assorted knickknacks – the kind we all buy and ask ourselves ‘Why?’ later.
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La Gorda
‘The fat lady’ has been serving traditional Venezuelan dishes for decades. This is where some five-star hotels send guests who want to eat ‘local.’
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Cool Café & Pub
There’s usually some performance event going on at this relaxed lounge for a mixed crowd, though the transexual cabaret acts are the biggest draw.
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Arábica Coffee Bar
Caffeine junkies unite here over the house-roasted beans whose waft is discernable up and down the block. Espresso, lattes and macchiatos on tap.
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Pollo en Brasas El Coyuco
This classic spot is often packed with locals chowing down on lusciously seasoned roasted chicken and yucca within a rustic, log cabin setting.
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La Rica Chicha
Just above the Hotel Ritz, a nice old man serves ice-cold chicha - basically rice pudding you can drink - from a big yellow thermos.
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Tasca Rías Gallegas
The horseshoe-shaped bar and various wood-paneled salons here overflow with chattering caracaqueños at lunchtime or after work.
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Casa Farruco
Decorated with beautiful tile work and ship models, this atmospheric locale offers tranquil dining upstairs and a boisterous bar downstairs.
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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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Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
Commonly known as CCCT, this older mall with a unique inverted pyramid design contains an exclusive hotel as well as more than 500 stores.
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Tecni-Ciencia Libros, Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
One of Venezuela's best bookstores, with 10 branches around town. It has well-stocked travel sections with plenty of Lonely Planet titles.
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Tecni-Ciencia Libros, Centro Comercial Sambil
One of Venezuela's best bookstores, with 10 branches around town. It has well-stocked travel sections with plenty of Lonely Planet titles.
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Restaurant Real Past
Catering to students and other cash-strapped types, Real Past prides itself on house-made pasta and excellent pizza at dirt-cheap prices.
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Estadio Olímpico UCV
This sports complex hosts some of the Venezuela national team home soccer matches between December and March. The stadium seats 40,000.
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Chef Woo
This lively, neighborhood Chinese restaurant is popular for its tasty Szechuan fare and even more so in the evening for its cheap beer.
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Universidad Central de Venezuela
With its 85,000 students, the UCV is Caracas’ (and Venezuela’s) largest university and is a hub of cultural activity.
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Alpi Viajes
This company specializes in fishing trips, but also offers a range of mainstream packages and some adventurous tours in the Amazonas.
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Copa’s Dancing Bar
A classic spot for men and women, with a well-stocked bar, an eclectic musical mix, a tight dance floor and irritating door security.
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Kafta
This Middle Eastern eatery situated above a busy street market serves fresh and filling platters, including great veggie combos.
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Restaurant Vegetariano Sabas Nieves
Lunch menus change daily at this homely vegetarian spot: Monday is comida criolla day, Thursday there's Peruvian fare.
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Centro Lido
In the heart of the modern business district, this has scads of exclusive shops on the four lower levels of an office tower.
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