Why people love visiting arty Caracas
Enjoy the area's museums, monuments and art galleries with a rental holiday home in Caracas. This city's cafes, parks and mountain views draw many visitors. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Sightseeing in and around Caracas
Do you want to find top things to see and do during your stay? Venture out of your holiday home and experience everything that makes Caracas a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Parque de Recreacion Los Chorros (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Parque Zoologico Caricuao (6.2 mi / 10 km)
- Parque Italo Americano (2.1 mi / 3.4 km)
- Expanzoo (10.1 mi / 16.3 km)
- Arco de la Federacion (0.6 mi / 1 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Caracas
Whether you're an adventurous traveller or just want to appreciate the scenery, Caracas is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's noteworthy features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Los Caobos Park (1.3 mi / 2.1 km)
- Parque de Recreacion Los Chorros (5.7 mi / 9.1 km)
- Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta (19.7 mi / 31.7 km)
- El Avila National Park (20.4 mi / 32.8 km)
- Proceres Promenade (2.4 mi / 3.8 km)
- East Park (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
Transport options to and around Caracas
The nearest airport is in Caracas (CCS-Simon Bolivar Intl. of Maiquetia), located 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from the city centre.
If you prefer to travel by train, Caracas Station, Charallave Norte Station and Charallave Sur Station are the main stations in the city. It's easy to get around Caracas by catching a ride on the metro at La Hoyada Station, Teatros Station or Capitolio Station.