Venezuela
Just outside town, is the Castillo de Santa Rosa, one of seven forts built on the island to protect it from pirate attacks. It provides great views and…
Must-see attractions in South America
Venezuela
The lakeshore Vereda del Lago, 5km north of the center, features the Aquamania water park (BsF50), paint-ball court, and the city’s best-dressed and…
Venezuela
Pushy monkeys enliven the Parque Loefling, which has roaming animals like capybaras and tapirs and a small zoo of native wildlife. Taxis (BsF15 to BsF20)…
Museo de Arte Contemporáneo del Zulia
Venezuela
This strikingly modern museum stages temporary displays of modern art in its huge exhibition halls. It is located north-west of the city center on the…
Venezuela
Visit the fun and creaky Museo de Historia y Artesanía to learn about the region’s history, from grinding stones to antiquated swords to fossilized…
Museo de Artes Visuales y del Espacio
Venezuela
An early 20th-century mansion houses the Museo de Artes Visuales y del Espacio. Its 14 rooms feature changing exhibitions of paintings and sculpture by…
Venezuela
The building of the Universidad de los Andes, just off the plaza, houses the Museo Arqueológico, which has a pottery collection dating from 25,000 BC to…
Venezuela
This graceful, historic building is around Plaza Bolivar. Built in the early 17th century as a convent, it’s now the public library. Do go inside to see…
Venezuela
The Antigua Cárcel is a restored 18th-century prison building that functioned as a jail until 1952 and now contains the Bolívar state culture offices.
Venezuela
This arcaded mid-19th-century palace is also called the Palacio de las Águilas (Palace of the Eagles) for the two condors placed on its roof.
Venezuela
Outside the center, just 500m west of the tourist office, is the Museo de los Llanos, which has an archeological collection from the region.
Caracas
This vast housing, commercial and cultural center is a landmark at the heart of the city and includes its best museums and the country's tallest…
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolívar's magnificent cathedral dates from 1790 and dominates the Plaza Bolívar with its yellow and white painted facade and attractive interior.
Ermita de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia
Venezuela
This is one of the oldest colonial relics, dating from the town’s foundation in 1620. It is a fortress-like church on the northern edge of Quíbor.
Venezuela
The Capilla San Dionisio dates from 1743. It’s used only for special ceremonies, such as funerals, and is closed at other times.
Casa Natal de Andrés Eloy Blanco
Venezuela
The Casa Natal de Andrés Eloy Blanco is a historic house where one of Venezuela’s most extraordinary poets was born in 1896.
Universidad Central de Venezuela
Caracas
With its 85,000 students, the UCV is Caracas’ (and Venezuela’s) largest university and is a hub of cultural activity.
Venezuela
At Parque Nacional Guatopo, there’s an intriguing reconstructed trapiche, complete with its huge cauldrons and ladles.
Caracas
One of Caracas' biggest parks, El Calvario has areas of forest, gardens and open public spaces. It is a popular weekend spot for locals.
Venezuela
This mighty catedral was completed in 1662, has a lovely whitewashed facade and some charming old altarpieces inside.
Caracas
One of the oldest parks in Caracas, this central green lung provides welcome respite from the concrete jungle of Parque Central.
Caracas
Since its construction in 1708 this square has been the site of popular gatherings for events such as bullfights and fiestas.
Isla del Sol
Of the more than 80 Inca ruins on the island, most date to the 15th century AD. You could spend a week looking at them all.
Venezuela
The Casa de la Cultura is in the old customs house. It's worth a peek for its occasional art exhibits.
Venezuela
The mid-17th-century Casa Amarilla is Carora’s oldest surviving building, now a public library.
Venezuela
The Ateneo de Barquisimeto is a busy center for cultural activities. Go in and check what’s on.
Isla del Sol
Some obsidian remnants among the ruins indicate contact with people as far away as Colca Canyon, Arequipa, Peru.
Venezuela
Ciudad Bolívar's expansive botanical gardens contain a huge collection of tropical plants, flowers and trees.
Venezuela
A pair of fine old buildings on both sides of the street, connected by the graceful arch of an aerial walkway.
Isla del Sol
Most tours visiting the northern ruins land at Cha’llapampa, a small village straddling a slender isthmus.
Venezuela
This is one of the colonial churches that was left in ruins, untouched from the day of the 1950 earthquake.
Venezuela
This is one of the colonial churches that was left in ruins, untouched from the day of the 1950 earthquake.
Venezuela
On the shady Plaza Bolívar, the Catedral de María Auxiliadora has a colorful interior worth seeing.
Venezuela
This is a private residence and cannot be visited but is worth looking at from the outside.
Isla del Sol
Some dusty exhibits, including Inca pots. Admission is free with the Cha’lla trail fee.
Venezuela
Take a look at this two-story 18th-century house where Simón Bolívar stayed in 1821.
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Altagracia
Venezuela
This was only built in 1808 and was reconstructed after the earthquake of 1881.
Venezuela
This hilltop lookout gives you wonderful views of the enormous Orinoco River.
Venezuela
This is one of the few buildings that somehow withstood the 1950 earthquake.
