Beach near Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas Travel Guide

Venezuela

Caracas is Venezuela’s capital and a major city of 2,972,145 people. It sits in northern Venezuela, inland from the Caribbean coast, with a tropical climate that is generally warm throughout the year.

Most international visitors arrive through Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), the airport serving Caracas. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the city, so travellers seeking the coast will need to look beyond the immediate area.

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Local time

2,972,145

Population

4,659 miles away

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Weather in Caracas

Thu

28°

Fri

28°

Sat

27°

Know before you go

Pays in VES

Plug type Type A & Type B (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 911

Dial code +58

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Venezuela, though the amounts are often small due to economic conditions. While service charges may be added to bills, it's still common to leave an additional tip for good service.

Best time to visit Caracas

Jan

26°17

Feb

26°17

Mar

28°20

Apr

28°21

May

28°22

Jun

28°23

Jul

28°25

Aug

28°25

Sep

29°20

Oct

28°21

Nov

27°20

Dec

26°21

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Caracas

  • Playa Los Caracas

    Playa Los Caracas

    39.4 km away

Things to do in Caracas

  1. Catedral de Caracas

    christian place of worship

    3 km

  2. Panteón Nacional

    historic site

    3.7 km

  3. Museo De Arte Contemporáneo De Caracas

    modern art museum

    2 km

  4. Teatro Teresa Carreno

    theatre venue

    2.1 km

  5. Casa Natal del Libertador Simón Bolívar

    history museum

    2.9 km

  6. Museo de Ciencias

    science museum

    2.3 km

  7. Parque central

    park

    1.9 km

  8. Parque Los Caobos

    park

    2.5 km

Getting there

Simon Bolivar International Airport · 17.1 km

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