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10 Days in Caracas: A Journey Through Art, Cuisine, and Adventure

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GM

7 Dec 2023

Embark on a 10-day adventure in Caracas, the vibrant capital of Venezuela. Discover the rich cultural heritage at the National Art Gallery and Museo de la Estampa y del Diseño Carlos Cruz Diez. Indulge in mouthwatering dishes at Olivo Bar Restaurant and Sazon Grill. Take a thrilling ride on the Caracas cable car and explore the stunning Avila National Park. Immerse yourself in history at the Simón Bolívar Birthplace House and National Pantheon. Get ready for an unforgettable experience filled with art, cuisine, and excitement!

Trip to Caracas

Day 1Artistic Delights and Culinary Wonders
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$100

Olivo Bar Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
11 - 16 min

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National Art Gallery
Airy concrete & steel gallery opened in 2009, displaying a collection of Venezuelan art & sculpture.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Museo de la Estampa y del Diseño Carlos Cruz Diez
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
10 - 15 min

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Sazon Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$36
5 - 8 min

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FrankGardenBar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
Day 2Exploring Parks and Markets
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$118

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$ 2

Restaurat D O C
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
13 - 20 min

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East Park
Sizable recreational park featuring green gardens, a zoo, planetarium, library & kid's play areas.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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Mercado Municipal de Chacao
Buzzy market selling fruit, vegetables & meats, plus traditional Mexican snacks like pork rinds.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$3
11 - 14 min

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Maripérez station (Caracas cable car)
Stalwart gondola featuring panoramic city views & a mountaintop park with an eatery & skating rink.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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$10
8 - 11 min

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Xacobeo Restaurante
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 3History, Cathedrals, and Gastronomy
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$109

FrankGardenBar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Simón Bolívar Birthplace House
Historic site where Venezuelan military leader Simón Bolívar was born, with an adjoining museum.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Catedral de Caracas
Romanesque cathedral dating to the 1670s, home to the family tomb of political hero Simón Bolívar.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$5
4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Cerveceria La Central
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$36
Day 4Nature's Beauty and Exquisite Dining
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$117

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$ 3

Le St. Tropez
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$26
8 - 10 min

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Avila National Park
Mountainous national park popular for steep hikes, a serene natural setting & elevated city views.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$25
13 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
19 - 23 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 5Steakhouse Feasts and Mountain Adventures
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$104

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$ 3

Brasero Steakhouse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
22 - 27 min

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Pico Naiguatá
Rugged mountain summit with an elevation of 2,765 m., with hiking & camping options.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$10
15 - 18 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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Restaurant Old Ranch
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32
Day 6Delicious Delicacies and Historical Gems
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$122

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
15 - 22 min

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El Museo Histórico Militar de Caracas
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
10 - 12 min

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National Pantheon
Landmark site serving as resting place for prominent Venezuelan figures, with guided tours.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
14 - 17 min

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Plaza Venezuela
Open city plaza with a lit-up musical fountain, Christopher Columbus monument & benches.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$36
4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$34
Day 7Foodie Paradise and Cultural Exploration
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$103

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$ 2

Pollos Y Parrillas El Carral
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
8 - 10 min

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Arturo Michelena Museum
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
17 - 21 min

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Children's Museum of Caracas
Children’s museum with interactive & educational exhibits featuring science, culture & art.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 8Art, Science, and Gastronomic Delights
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$108

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$ 1

Restaurant El Quijote
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
7 - 9 min

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Museum of Fine Arts
Museum in 2 buildings, with sculpture-filled gardens & collections of global art & Chinese pottery.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
1 - 2 min

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Museum of Natural Sciences
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$8
8 - 11 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
14 - 21 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
Day 9Art Galleries, Parks, and Gastronomy
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$109

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$ 2

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
10 - 12 min

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Contemporary Art Museum
Diverse collection of paintings & sculptures, most from the 20th century, by local & global artists.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$10
12 - 17 min

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Parque Los Caobos
This enduring, tree-filled park features a statue of Teresa de la Parra & the Fountain Venezuela.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$3
16 - 24 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$34
4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$38
Day 10Zoo Adventures and Seafood Delights
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$104

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$ 3

Brangus Grill Restaurant
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$22
38 - 46 min

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Caricuao Zoo
Forested park with animal enclosures for big cats like lions, plus elephants, monkeys & hippos.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$8
27 - 33 min

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Alejandro Otero Museum
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$10
29 - 35 min

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MAJOS, Tapas y Cañas
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$32
34 - 41 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$32

Budget breakdown: $1105 In total

Activities & Food:$1092
Transport:$14