Snapshot
Venezuela at a glance
- Capital
- Caracas
- Population
- 31,800,000
- Area
- 916,445 km²
- Calling code
- +58
- Schengen
- Not in Schengen
- Tap water
- Not recommended
- Passport rank
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Venezuela
Explore Caracas, Maracaibo and Valencia. Check local travel essentials, save places and plan journeys between cities.
Currency VESTime in Caracas 20:06UTC-04:00Country codes VE / VEN
A place to start
Three cities. Your choice.
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Largest settlements in the available GeoNames snapshot (2026-09-06); population dates and city boundaries differ. GeoNames · CC BY 4.0.
Explore Caracas
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Explore mapped places within 5 km of Caracas. Hours and access are shown only when recorded.
15 places to explore. More places may be available in the city.
Children's Museum of Caracas
Children's Museum of Caracas is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Caracas Cathedral
Caracas Cathedral is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Art Gallery (Caracas)
National Art Gallery (Caracas) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Caracas Museum of Contemporary Art
Caracas Museum of Contemporary Art is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Miraflores Palace
Miraflores Palace is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Mercantil Tower
Mercantil Tower is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
National Theatre of Venezuela
National Theatre of Venezuela is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Centro Simón Bolívar Towers
Centro Simón Bolívar Towers is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Previsora Tower
Previsora Tower is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Bolívar Square (Caracas)
Bolívar Square (Caracas) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Bolivarian Museum
Bolivarian Museum is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
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- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Yellow House (Venezuela)
Yellow House (Venezuela) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Ayacucho Theatre
Ayacucho Theatre is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Palacio Federal Legislativo
Palacio Federal Legislativo is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Plan your visit
- Listed opening hours
- Not recorded
- Wheelchair access
- Not recorded
- Entry fee
- Not recorded
Opening hours and access details may change. Confirm with the venue before travelling.
Before you step outside
Weather in Caracas
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CCS
An arrival option for Caracas
Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
17.6 km from the city centre · straight line
Compare scheduled-service airports near Caracas. Distances are measured in a straight line; your journey by road or public transport will be longer.
Flights at CCS
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CCS airport information ↗Compare arrival airports
| Airport | IATA | Distance to city | Plan the next step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport | CCS | 17.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Arturo Michelena International Airport | VLN | 120.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Los Roques Airport | LRV | 163.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport | BLA | 242.9 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Jacinto Lara International Airport | BRM | 275.8 km | Airport website ↗ |
| Antonio José de Sucre Airport | CUM | 300.6 km | Airport website ↗ |
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Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport
Maiquetía · SVMI
Elevation234 ft
Coordinates10.602214, -66.991174
Runways
09 / 27
9930 × 148 ft
ASP10 / 28
11483 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
MAIQUETIA APP120.1 MHz
ATIS132.95 MHz
CLD119.5 MHz
MAIQUETIA DEP120.1 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
MAIQUETIA RDO130.1 MHz
MAIQUETIA TWR118.4 MHz
Arturo Michelena International Airport
Valencia · SVVA
Elevation1411 ft
Coordinates10.149733, -67.928398
Runways
10 / 28
9842 × 164 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS127.8 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
VALENCIA RDO132 MHz
VALENCIA TWR118.9 MHz
Los Roques Airport
Gran Roque Island · SVRS
Elevation17 ft
Coordinates11.946935, -66.668333
Runways
07 / 25
2756 × Unknown width ft
ASPRadio frequencies
Not recorded
General José Antonio Anzoategui International Airport
Barcelona · SVBC
Elevation30 ft
Coordinates10.111111, -64.692222
Runways
02 / 20
9186 × 131 ft
ASP15 / 33
9842 × 131 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
BARCELONA APP119.1 MHz
ATIS127.9 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
BARCELONA RDO130.6 MHz
BARCELONA TWR118.7 MHz
Jacinto Lara International Airport
Barquisimeto · SVBM
Elevation2042 ft
Coordinates10.042747, -69.35862
Runways
09 / 27
9350 × 147 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
LANDAETA RDO569.65 MHz
APP119.4 MHz
ATIS112.2 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
RDO123.1 MHz
RDO132 MHz
TWR123.5 MHz
Antonio José de Sucre Airport
Cumaná · SVCU
Elevation14 ft
Coordinates10.450333, -64.13047
Runways
08 / 26
10171 × 148 ft
ASPRadio frequencies
ATIS113.3 MHz
GND121.9 MHz
CUMANA TWR118.9 MHz
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Get around with confidence
Getting around Caracas
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Stops along the route
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Children's Museum of Caracas
Directions ↗Children's Museum of Caracas is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Caracas Cathedral
Directions ↗Caracas Cathedral is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Art Gallery (Caracas)
Directions ↗National Art Gallery (Caracas) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Caracas Museum of Contemporary Art
Directions ↗Caracas Museum of Contemporary Art is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Miraflores Palace
Directions ↗Miraflores Palace is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Mercantil Tower
Directions ↗Mercantil Tower is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
National Theatre of Venezuela
Directions ↗National Theatre of Venezuela is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Centro Simón Bolívar Towers
Directions ↗Centro Simón Bolívar Towers is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Previsora Tower
Directions ↗Previsora Tower is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Birthplace of Simón Bolívar
Directions ↗Birthplace of Simón Bolívar is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Bolívar Square (Caracas)
Directions ↗Bolívar Square (Caracas) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Bolivarian Museum
Directions ↗Bolivarian Museum is one option for your time in Caracas. Check exhibition times before setting aside a museum stop.
Yellow House (Venezuela)
Directions ↗Yellow House (Venezuela) is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Ayacucho Theatre
Directions ↗Ayacucho Theatre is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Palacio Federal Legislativo
Directions ↗Palacio Federal Legislativo is one option for your time in Caracas. Open the map pin, check visitor access and decide where it fits in your day.
Trip notes are written for MyTripTools from place names, categories and mapped details. Use “Find more” above for nearby food and stays. Maps and supplemental place details: OpenStreetMap contributors · ODbL. Check details with the venue.
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Monthly weather in Venezuela
Maracaibo
1,551,539 residents
JAN
27 °C
FEB
28 °C
MAR
28 °C
APR
28 °C
MAY
28 °C
JUN
29 °C
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Valencia
1,484,430 residents
JAN
24 °C
FEB
25 °C
MAR
25 °C
APR
26 °C
MAY
26 °C
JUN
25 °C
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