Things to do in Venezuela
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Maquita
If you don't have time to get to El Hatillo to Hannsi, try the offerings at this central spot, which has good woodcarvings.
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Corporación Verotex
Stocks a reasonable choice of camping, trekking and mountaineering equipment and is one of the cheapest retailers around.
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Restaurant El Presidente
This simple, checkered-tablecloth spot fills up quickly at noon, when locals pour in for its home-style set-lunch menus.
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Centro de Comida Rápida Plaza Broadway
This budget food court packs in 50 or so fast-food outlets on two levels, serving everything from pad thai to tabbouleh.
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Espetería
Madeira-style kebabs are grilled – and served – on swords at this stone-walled eatery opposite the Hannsi crafts store.
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Restaurant da Marcelo
For quality Italian fare at the lower end of the price scale, check this unpretentious place hidden down a sidestreet.
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Pasteleria Noyer Deli
This particularly appealing cafe-bakery near the Plaza Bolívar has fantastic apple strudel and other decadent treats.
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Tasca La Carabela
Time stands still in this animated spot by the plaza, where an entire wall is dominated by a wooden ship relief.
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Centro Comercial Chacaíto
One of Caracas' older, more established shopping complexes, alongside a bustling plaza with still more malls.
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El Buscón
Browse-worthy store with strong selection of Venezuelan literature (in Spanish), plus some English novels.
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Helados 4D
The only thing Venezuelans love more than cheap gas is this Italian-style ice cream. Get in line. Enjoy!
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Centro Comercial Paseo Las Mercedes
Includes an excellent hotel and a cutting-edge arts center. From the metro Chacaíto, take Metrobús 221.
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Bar La Fragata
Thumping beats and cheap booze guarantee a packed house most nights at this mostly male establishment.
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Café Il Botticello
Small enough to fill up fast, this unpretentious Italian bistro produces some decent pizza.
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American Book Shop
Fair selection of Lonely Planet guidebooks, plus magazines in English.
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Tecni-Ciencia Libros
One of Venezuela’s best bookstores, with 12 branches around town.
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Tasca Mallorca
This small, cozy place has just a few tables alongside the bar.
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Teatro Trasnocho Cultural
Dedicated to pushing the boundaries of conventional theater.
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Metrocenter
One of the few major malls in the old center of the city.
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Librería Alemana Oscar Todtmann
Extensive choice of German-language publications.
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Centro Comercial Sambil
Touted as South America’s largest shopping mall.
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Fashion Mall Tolón
A winner for its high-end dining and nightlife.
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Planetario Humboldt
Planetario Humboldt shows astral displays.
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Automercado Plaza's
Grocery shopping for the self-sufficient.
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Centro Comercial El Recreo
Escape Sabana Grande’s mean streets!
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