12 days in Caracas Itinerary

Tropical weather, great food, and memorable jungle surroundings seem like all the ingredients Caracas needs to become a must-see destination.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Caracas: Saint Martin's Church (La Iglesia de San Martin) (in La Colonia Tovar), Villa Teola (in Los Teques) and Jardines Ecologicos Topotepuy (in Baruta). There's much more to do: walk around Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda Park, get engrossed in the history at Casa Natal & Museo Bolivar, meet the residents at Expanzoo, and admire the striking features of Ciudad Universitaria de Caracas.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Caracas trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Simón Bolívar International Airport. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.