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Caracas is the capital of Venezuela. Spanish explorer Diego de Losada founded it as Santiago de León de Caracas on July 25, 1567. With the growth of economy of oil-rich Venezuela during the 20th century, Caracas turned out to be one of Latin America's economic centers. It was also the preferred hub between Europe and South America.
Area & Location: Located on the north of the country, Caracas lies between 2,500 and 3,000 ft above sea level. The city covers a total area of 1,930 sq. km with a total population of 3,276,000 having a density of 1,697 per sq. km.
Tourist Attractions: The city has many structures and monuments that attract the attention of tourists.
Transportation: The Simón Bolívar International Airport is the main airport that serves the city. The Caracas Metro, the safest and fastest method to travel in the city is another mode of commutation. The Metro bus is a form of public transport in the city.
Hotels:The city boasts of several restaurants and hotels that provide world-class service to its customers.
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The exceptional service, outstanding facilities, comfy rooms and sumptuous dishes are the features of Caracas hotels. Gran Melia Caracas, JW Marriott Hotel Caracas, Embassy Suites Hotel Caracas, InterContinental Hotels Tamanaco Caracas, Hacienda Aguamiel, Best Western CCT, Hilton Caracas, Hotel Avila and Shelter Suites are the famous hotels in the city.
Places of Attraction:The city has many attractive places especially monuments that entice the visitors. Capitolio Federal that occupies an entire city block, with golden domes and neoclassical pediments is the major landmark of the city. Parque del Este-a green paradise in the middle of the city with zoo and garden is a wonderful experience for the tourists visiting the place. Casa Natal de Bolívar- the birthplace of Simon Bolivar, Museo de Arte Colonial, Panteón Nacional-Venezuela's most recognized building, Parque Central, Leafy Plaza Bolívar, El Hatillo, a colonial town and Cerro El Ávila -a mountain in the mid-North of Venezuela are the interesting and innovative sites, which the tourists do not fail to miss while on their visit to the city.
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