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Hotel Dallas

Name: Hotel Dallas
Address: Caracas, Venezuela

Address: Avenue Guaicaipuro, El Rosal, Caracas Phone: +58 212 953 1313 Very convenient for its rates, being located in one of the most expensive neighborhoods in town, Dallas offers a taste of the high life in Caracas at quite affordable prices. Out of the lobby and into the city, you can visit some of the trendiest upscale diners, boutiques and malls that the El Rosal district has to offer. Secure parking is available for the guests’ cars. Rooms: Dallas contains 60 comfortably furnished Guest Rooms, all air conditioned. Rooms contain cable television and telephones. High speed internet can be provided on request, at additional charges. Laundry service is not provided by the hotel. Dining: The hotel contains an elegant bar, and a charming restaurant that serves three meals a day, mostly from a selection of local delicacies. Meetings & Events: A small conference room with basic facilities is available at the hotel, but this should not be seen as a prioritizing factor when selecting a hotel to host your event. More of a last resort option, the business center offers paid internet and faxing services on request.

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Tamanaco InterContinental

Moderate Hotels

Address: Avenue Principal de Las Mercedes Phone: +58 212 909 7111 Fax: +58 212 909 7006 Located at an advantageous location in the serene residential Las Mercedes district, near the foothills of the Avila Mountain, the 4-star InterContinental offers convenient accessibility to the city’s business and entertainment districts. The hotel contains a friendly multilingual staff, well versed in English, Spanish, Italian, German, and French. The lobby contains a small convenience store and a gift shop, and provides high speed wireless internet access. Pets are not allowed at the hotel. A charged valet parking service is available. The InterContinental is a first choice for travelers who want value at reasonable prices. Rooms: The hotel contains 523 Guest Rooms and 34 full Suites spread out over 9 floors, out of which a total of 271 are designated as exclusively non-smoking. Out of the 523 Guest Rooms, 460 are Single Bedded, and 63 Double Bedded. All the rooms contain a mini refrigerator and mini bar, a coffee maker, a safe deposit box, cable television with DVD player, two landlines, and free of charge wireless internet. The rooms also have a work desk, and electrical adaptors and convertors are available on request. Suites contain a set up for a living room/lounge, a kitchenette complete with a stove, cutlery and utensils, and a complimentary printer included with the work desk. Guests in the Suites are also entitled to daily complimentary breakfast, drinks, and dinner snacks. A free newspaper is delivered to the Suites every morning. Bathrooms contain bidets, hair dryers, and bathtubs with hot and cold water. Room service is available 24 hours. Dining: 1. Café Cacique: the hotel’s own breakfast diner that will spoil you for choice with its delightful variety of servings. Eat away your morning grogginess as you indulge in more than just hot coffee and toast – traditional Venezuelan delicacies, inducing arepa and criollo, all served with side dishes of cheese, as well as international beef and chicken menus. Choose to dine either in the air conditioned hall, or go out onto the airy terrace for the cool morning breeze and the splendid view over the neighborhood. 2. La Cabana: serving lunch and dinner, this casual open-air poolside restaurant is most famous for its special pizza and steak, as well as traditional Venezuelan cuisine. 3. Le Gourmet: located in the hotel lobby and open for lunch and dinner, this restaurant serves as a formal eating and meeting place of the hotel’s business clientele. The restaurant offers authentic French cuisine prepared by the country’s renowned chefs, including pressed duck, truffles, and some vegetable menus, with soothing violins and a grand piano playing in the background. 4. El Punto: overlooking the majestic Avila Mountain, this lobby bar offers fascinating terrace views of the surroundings, as well as an air conditioned dining space. Special on the menu: Sushi. Health Facilities: The hotel includes a fully equipped fitness center that features a gymnasium, Turkish baths, and a sauna. A jogging trail, outdoor and indoor swimming pools, and three outdoor tennis courts are accessible all through the day. Masseurs and fitness instructors are also available. The hotel contains its own beauty salon. Meetings & Events: InterContinental offers world class services to make your business or social event an effective and memorable one. 17 different Meeting Rooms with a total seating capacity of 800 banquet and 1500 reception style. The largest Meeting Room can seat 50 guests in a banquet arrangement, and the smallest 6. The Business Center is available from 7am to 11pm, and offers printing/copying/faxing services, in addition to arranging for PCs with internet connections and projectors with screens. Additional equipment like VCRs and DVD players, LCD screens, stage illumination, whiteboards, microphones and sound systems can also be arranged for on request. A courier service is available. Private limousine pickup can also be arranged for guests.

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Gran Melia

Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande, Caracas Phone: +58 212 762 8111 Fax: +58 212 762 3737 Nestled amongst the liveliest of urban spaces within the city, Hotel Gran Melia offers business travelers luxury and value coupled with access to the city’s major attractions right at its doorstep. As you hang around your private bedroom terrace every night, you can witness the more sober, mundane activities of the city start to cease as little specks of colored bulbs start lighting up the streets. With classical European elements including rustic furniture, intricate ornamentation, valueless tapestries and works of art adorning the halls and lining the corridors and chandeliers of crystal throwing soft, pale lighting down onto an awestruck you, this hotel will reach out to embrace you with the warmth of a family member. Rooms: 430 Guest Rooms, all individually air conditioned, with modern bathrooms containing bath tubs, a separate shower area, hair dryers, and complimentary bathrobes. Rooms have cable television, direct dial landlines, an in-room safe, complimentary stationery, and an iron and ironing board. Complimentary newspaper service every morning. Laundry and dry cleaning is available at reasonable rates. Room service 24 hours. Dining: 1. Restaurante Mediterráneo: open-air poolside restaurant serving exquisite tastes from Greece, Spain, and Portugal, with a sprinkle of local magic. 2. Gran Vía: the perfect setting for social events, banquets and parties. 3. Prosciutto: open-air restaurant serving authentic Italian food all meals of the day. 4. Sumiré: savor Japanese delicacies like sushi and stew. Warm lighting, charming ambience. 5. L'Albufera: Spanish and Galician foods, some of the best around Caracas. Health Facilities: Gran Melia houses a fully equipped fitness center offering complimentary services to the hotel guests, complete with a gym including cardiovascular equipment, a massage therapy center, and an outdoor pool with sauna and Jacuzzi. The hotel’s own doctor is available on a 24 hour basis. The hotel also features a beauty salon. Meetings & Events: The hotel contains a modern, well-equipped business center to cater to the needs of a wide corporate clientele. It helps in providing technical support to your event, like arranging for audiovisual equipment and logistic services, as well as banqueting facilities. 28 Meeting Rooms of different sizes are available. Wired internet is provided at $20 a day, and printing/faxing services are available on demand. Parking for 3200 vehicles is provided, as well as a limo pick and drop service.

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JW Marriott Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Address: Avenue Venezuela con Calle Mohedano, El Rosal district, Caracas Phone: +58 212 957 2222 Fax: +58 212 957 1111 Part of a leading chain of hotels, the Marriott does not disappoint you in what you expect of a truly international lodging, dining, and event management facility. The hotel’s very central location in the business and commercial district of Caracas makes it an ideal stopover for business travelers. Some side-servings for the guests include bowling and mini golf within a short distance from the hotel’s premises, in addition to all the modern luxuries it provides. Pets are not allowed inside the hotel, but certified service animals can be brought in with disabled people. The hotel also offers charged but very secure on-site parking. Rooms: Marriott contains a total of 269 Guest Rooms on 17 floors, all containing one wall that is fully glazed to allow for maximum natural light and spectacular views over the city. Guest Rooms are individually air conditioned, and contain all modern conveniences, including a spacious workstation with wired high speed internet facility, ironing board and iron, lavish bedding materials and sofa-beds, an in-room safe, cable television, and a mini-fridge with bottled water. The bathrooms are all marbled, and contain spray jets in the bathtub, a separate shower area, and a bathrobe and hair dryer. The Conference, Vice Presidential, and Spa Suites provide access to the Executive Lounge, with complimentary breakfast, light snacks, non-alcoholic drinks, tea and desserts. Each suite also contains a separate lounge and dining area, a wet bar, 2 TV sets with premium cable, and 3 telephones. Dining: 1. Sur New World Fusion: the hotel’s primary eating spot, this restaurant offers a unique blend of local and international flavors for all meals. Special on the menu: the buffet breakfast. Casual ambience. Phone: +58 212 957 6070. 2. Casa del Café: a small bakery and delicatessen offering mouthwatering pastries, confectionery, beverages, and light snacks. A variety of visually appealing salads are on display during lunch hours – do try one or two during your stay, or order your own custom-made salad! Casual atmosphere, open all day. Phone: +58 212 957 6071 3. Nori Sushi & Ceviche Bar: a pleasing variety of authentic sushi and spicy Japanese soups at lunch and dinner. Phone: +58 212 957 6081 4. Lobby Bar: enjoy finger snacks, sandwiches, tea and soft drinks, all the way from 1130am to 1130pm. Phone: +58 212 957 6012 Health Facilities: This five star hotel houses a modern, adequately equipped fitness center, containing a gymnasium with cardiovascular machines, and specialized masseurs for guests. The hotel also contains a solarium, a sauna, and a heated outdoor swimming pool with complimentary towels. Meetings & Events: Marriott includes thirteen meeting rooms of varying sizes, with the maximum capacity Conference Hall seating 600. Each meeting space is equipped with high speed internet, in addition to audiovisual aids like projector systems, sound systems, and stage setups. A group of trained professionals is ready to assist you, right from the initial planning out of your event, to the eventual execution, catering to all the technical requirements. The Business Center provides computers, faxing and printing, and posting/parceling services. An on-site exhibition area is also available for small expositions and displays. Catering for business and social events is provided within the hotel’s premises, from reception services to breakfast, high tea, and the main meals – a wide variety of dishes from all around South America, Spain, and generally the world over.

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Embassy Suites Hotel

Budget Hotels

Address: Avenue Francisco De Miranda En Avenue El P - Caracas Phone: +58 212 700 4200 Fax: +58 212 267 3761 Lying in close proximity to the major tourist attractions and shopping malls of Caracas and surrounded by the modern commercial and business district of the city, this luxurious five star hotel is the ideal choice for first class leisure and business tourists. Keeping in mind the needs of its target clientele, the hotel provides high speed wireless internet in the lobby and all the rooms, free of charge. The lobby also contains an ATM machine and money changer, an air ticketing booth, storage for extra luggage, a small gift shop (good for picking up souvenirs), and also arranges for transportation to and from the hotel to various destinations within the city. Pets are allowed in the hotel. Rooms: The hotel contains Standard Rooms and Suites, in addition to two Special Accessibility Rooms for the disabled. The rooms are categorized into smoking and non-smoking ones. The Standard Rooms are spacious, charmingly furnished, and equipped with 32” color TV screens, coffee machines and microwaves, ironing facilities, and dual line telephones. On one corner is placed an adequately illuminated working desk. The Suites are much grander, and contain, in addition to the basic facilities, their own refrigerators and mini bars, an additional television set, and a comfortable sofa bed. All Bathrooms have hair dryers and bidets. Daily newspapers and breakfast are delivered to each room free of charge. Cribs are available on request. Room service is available 24 hours. Dining: Every morning, treat yourself to a complimentary made-to-order breakfast service, with items ranging from sliced vegetables, freshly prepared fruit shakes and juices, to eggs, meat and dairy products. A variety of local as well as international options are available to choose from. The hotel’s own restaurant, the Atrium Café, provides a casual ambience for lounging around all day as you sip on local beverages and treat yourselves to the exciting lunch and dinner menus. At night, as you prepare to retire to your room, be sure to spend a few minutes at the Manager’s Reception in the lobby, just letting go of the day’s exhaustion as you grab a few complimentary drinks and light snacks. Health Facilities: A fully equipped fitness center, as well as an outdoor swimming pool, a spa and a whirlpool, is available for the guests to splurge on. The hotel also contains its own hair salon. Meetings & Events: Embassy Suites houses a state-of-the-art business center located on the 18th floor, complete with photocopying, printing, scanning and faxing facilities. The trained multilingual staff will provide the necessary technical assistance you require to make you event roll smoothly. In addition to the general 12-16 seating meeting rooms, the larger, flexible conference halls can be adapted to provide for a greater seating or reception. Audiovisual equipment is available on request. Express mail and a cargo service can also be arranged for.

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Hotel Coliseo

Expensive Hotels

Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande Phone: +58 212 762 7916 Fax: +58 212 761 7333 With an ideal location that gives you access to the best restaurants, bars, cinemas, clubs, and fashion outlets dotted around the alluring tourist district of Sabana Grande, Hotel Coliseo is the one of the first places that fills up during peak tourist seasons. The presence of helpful multilingual staff makes sure that you never experience a communication gap during your period of stay. The hotel provides free, secure parking for guests, and access for wheelchairs. Pets are not allowed inside. Rooms: Coliseo contains 68 air conditioned Guest Rooms spread over five floors. All rooms have attached baths, and are equipped with satellite television, direct landlines, high speed internet at a fee, and a secure in-room safe. Laundry service can be called for at reasonable rates. Dining: Complimentary breakfast is not a tradition at this place, but the hotel’s own restaurant, Nerone, serves genuine Italian delicacies for all meals of the day. With a seating capacity of 150 people, Nerone attracts not only guests staying at Coliseo, but a considerable crowd from outside as well. Nerone also operates a bar that serves refreshing drinks 24 hours a day. Meetings & Events: Coliseo offers air conditioned conference halls, with seating capacities for 50 to 150 people. The in-house business center provides high speed internet service, projectors and rollaway screens, and related audio-visual tools. Printing and faxing are available at request. A small meeting room is available for private sessions.

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Hotel Las Americas

Budget Hotels

Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande, Caracas Phone: +58 212 951 7133, 951 7387, 951 7985, 951 7596 Fax: +58 212 951 1717 A 40 minutes drive from the international airport, Las Americas is another modestly priced hotel within the main Sabana Grande Boulevard that offers excellent value for the rates of the services it provides. The hotel has a secured car parking for guests, and also arranges for rental cars. Helpful information for tourists unfamiliar with the city is also available on the front help desk. Rooms: Containing 170 Guest Rooms spread across two tall landmark towers, Las Americas delivers variety when it comes to inexpensive lodging. Single, Double, and Triple Rooms, all air conditioned, well kept, well illuminated, and with satellite channels and direct landlines. All rooms have clean attached bathrooms, and an in-room safe. A 24 hour room service is present on call. Laundry services also available. Dining: The hotel’s own restaurant serves up an assortment of local and international cuisine in a bright, semi-casual ambience, appropriate for quiet families as well as groups of chatty travelers. The bar is a hangout space offering delightful local drinks and finger snacks. Meetings & Events: A basic business center, with free wireless internet access, in present within the hotel. Faxing service available on demand. The hotel does not have a separate conference hall per se, but can adjust its multifunctional event space to cater to various kinds of small gatherings.

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Nelson’s Place

Moderate Hotels

Address: Sabana Grande, Caracas Not a real hotel, this is in actuality an apartment owned by a local by the name of Nelson, a multilingual college teacher. A very friendly, welcoming person, quite knowledgeable about his city, Nelson makes sure he goes that extra mile to help his guests settle in and enjoy Caracas to the full, all on a tight budget. From the moment his driver Luis picks you up at the airport, you can feel the air of hospitality that surrounds this dynamic young man. Nelson will personally see to it that your stay in Caracas is as pleasant and comfortable as possible. He gives priceless tips on how to navigate the city, what time to visit which site, and arranges for travel packages and currency exchange. The apartment provides easy access to Sabana Grande’s top tourist sites, including El Recreo Plaza, a shopper’s delight. Rooms: Nelson rents out the entire apartment for $60 per night, or a single room for $40. Not comparable to the inexpensive hotels, but the price includes a lot of unacknowledged value-added services that Nelson personally puts in. The apartment is spacious, well lit, and conveniently furnished, containing rustic vintage décor. There is no air conditioner, however, but the place is well ventilated. Nelson even provides a free internet connection in the apartment, and room service occurs automatically whenever you leave the house!

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Kursaal Hotel

Expensive Hotels

Address: Avenue Casanova, esquina salle El Colegio, Sabana Grande Phone: +58 212 762 2922 A convenient 3-star hotel located on the central avenue in the Sabana Grande district, close to the most happening clubs, restaurants, and shopping outlets. A secure parking lot is available within the hotel premises, as well a taxi stand right across the road. Pets are not allowed at Kursaal. The hotel accepts cash payments as well as major credit cards. The front desk offers a 24 hour service. Kursaal is recommended for small student groups, couples on a budget, and upcoming entrepreneurs. Rooms: A total of 77 air conditioned Guest Rooms, all quite well-furnished, with direct dial landlines, cable television, and a kitchenette. Rooms have their own baths with hot and cold water lines. Laundry service is provided at nominal rates. Dining: Kursaal contains its own restaurant offering local as well as a blend of foreign cuisine. Nothing spectacular, but satisfyingly fulfilling at times of real need. A lounge bar offers light snacks and beverages all day. Meetings & Events: Kursaal provides a handy multifunctional space that can be modified to be used as a large conference hall. Services like internet connections, faxing, and printing are included at request.

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La Florista

Budget Hotels

Address: Avenue Ávila, Plaza Sur Altamira, Altamira district, Caracas Phone: +58 212 263 1955 Take a break from all the glitzy, overrated, and ridiculously expensive hotels around Caracas, and enjoy value at La Florista. A small but decently furnished hotel, La Floritsa is the perfect place to head to for tourists on a budget, or when all the other mid-priced hotels around the city are full. Pets are not allowed at the hotel. The hotel contains its own secure parking lot, as well as offering a cab call service with pickup form the airport. Across the street is a basic grocery store where you can purchase essentials as well as bottled water. Rooms: Relatively small, but very tidy and well-maintained, the 82 air conditioned Guest Rooms at La Florista are divided into single and double beds. All rooms contain a refrigerator and a mini bar, a balcony that provides splendid views over the Altamira area, direct dial telephones, and cable television. Bathrooms, for a hotel at this price, are surprisingly satisfactory, with hot and cold water lines at good pressure. Room service is available all day, and laundry service can be requested at a minimal additional cost. Dining: A complimentary breakfast is included with every night’s stay, consisting of fresh fruit juices, eggs and toast, and a coffee. The hotel does not include its own restaurant or bar. Meetings & Events: A multipurpose hall is available for renting out as a conference venue.

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Hotel Limón

Budget Hotels

Address: Avenue Lecuna, frente Parque Central, Parque Central, Caracas. Phone: +58 212 571 6457 Small and barely noticeable, Hotel Limón is located right in the middle of the modern urban district of Caracas. Proximity to two of Caracas’s most popular museums, monumental government buildings, trendy diners and boutiques, and the splendid Central Park make this hotel a first stop for travelers who want maximum sightseeing on a shoestring budget. Pets are not allowed at Limón. The hotel contains a small parking lot for its guests. The front desk is accessible 24 hours, and payments can be made in cash or by credit card. Rooms: Limón has 96 air conditioned rooms with basic furnishing. Rooms contain satellite television, direct dialing telephones, and a radio. Dining: Limón has its own little bar which serves up refreshing juices and local beverages. A small lounge restaurant offers inexpensive local dishes.

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Museo Bolivariano

Attraction

Address: south of Plaza Bolívar Timings: Tuesdays to Fridays 9pm to 430pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 4pm. Admission free A museum dedicated to the legendary independence hero Simon Bolivar. Situated in a renovated colonial style building, the Bolivar Museum contains exhibits with historic documents, formal dresses from Bolivar’s era, a collection of weapons used during the colonial wars, and a number of paintings from the political and personal life of Simon Bolivar.

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

Caracas loves children! Apart from the many family-oriented public parks, like the Parque del Este and the Parque Los Caobos, which offer countless hours of fun with the lush landscaping, the serene water bodies, the alluring all-year-round floral displays, and the regularly organized family activities, the city contains two large public zoos that are also a big hit with Caraqueño children.

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Plaza Bolívar

Attraction

The main public square in Caracas, dedicated to the man whose relentless struggles bought the nation independence. The plaza is large open space used frequently by the citizens for public gatherings, political processions, open-air festivals and concerts, and as the starting point of numerous annual parades. The plaza contains impressive monuments, including statues of Bolivar, and is surrounded by government buildings and offices, all echoing with colonial architectural accents.

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La Casa Natal de Simon Bolívar

Attraction

Address: between Esqs San Jacinto and Traposos Cathedral Phone: +28 212 541 2563 Timings: Tuesdays to Fridays 9am to 4pm, Saturdays and Sundays 10am to 430pm. Admission free of charge This is the birthplace of El Liberator Simón Bolívar, the most highly esteemed national hero in Venezuela. It has been restored as a national museum with the utmost attention to detail. Constructed originally as a colonial style mansion in the 17th century but starting to undergo significant degradation over the years, the house has been completely restored and now functions as a permanent exhibition space that depicts scenes from the life of Bolívar and his family, including classic living room furniture, formal attires, banners and weaponry, and full-wall paintings.

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Calvario Hill

Attraction

Address: Paseo El Calvario, Urbanización El Silencio, Caracas Timings: open daily 7am to 10pm Go for stroll though these lush gardens containing an enchanting chapel and a brilliant white stone arch, all of which were built to emulate the city of Paris. The park contains classical elements out of the gardens at Versailles, including delicate metalwork benches, gazebos, statues of eminent personalities, and fountains. Located on a hill overlooking the city, this is the ideal place to spend your last evening in the city as you sit back and take one last, lingering look at Caracas from above.

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Elliptic Hall

Attraction

Constructed in 1872, and having serviced many administrative departments since, including the Federal Court, the Legislative Court, and currently acting as the Seat of Congress, the Capitol Building, also known as the Elliptic Hall, is a stunning whitewashed building with golden domes that today contains some of the most important legislative documents and manuscripts of the Republic of Venezuela. Although visitors are not allowed inside, they can observe the building for its traces of rich colonial legacy in the elements and embellishment techniques used. The building is an authentic architectural marvel from the regime of the Spanish monarchy.

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Casa Amarilla

Attraction

Address: Centro, western edge of Plaza Bolívar Originally a prison cum sanitarium in the 17th century, Casa Amarilla is also known popularly as the Yellow House because of the shade of lemon yellow given to it after the country’s independence. Casa Amarilla is a treat to the eyes – or whatever you can catch of it today, as it is currently the Foreign Affairs office and visitors are generally not allowed inside. But get a glimpse of it as you pass the Plaza Bolívar, and you will see a very well-preserved example of a colonial manor with many small projecting balconies forming a rhythmic façade.

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Capilla de Santa Rosa de Lima

Attraction

Address: west of Concejo Municipal, south of Plaza Bolívar This chapel marks the exact location where Venezuela was declared as an independent sovereign state in 1811 – although it took 10 more years for this goal to be achieved. However, the chapel has been held in high reverence ever since, and has recently been restored with classic décor and furniture from Venezuela’s cultural past. Great photo ops inside!

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Panteón Nacional

Attraction

Address: north of Plaza Bolivar Timings: open daily (including holidays) Originally constructed as a majestic church, the National Pantheon was converted in 1874 to act as the last resting place for many of Venezuela’s prominent personalities, based on their outstanding achievements in fields of politics, warfare, social service, and education and science. The central, focal space within the pantheon is reserved for Simon Bolivar’s remains. The ceiling contains murals depicting scenes from Bolivar’s life. The body itself is contained within a sarcophagus of bronze housed within a polished marble niche, and the burial chamber reeks of immortal grandeur. More than a hundred other notable personalities are buried within the Pantheon, all the chambers designed with special attributes and elements that had significant symbolic meaning to the person buried within. Overall, the Pantheon is a genuine example of neo-colonial baroque style architecture, with pale pink paint, overly done columns, intricate arches, and grand cupola-topped towers.

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Teatro Nacional

Attraction

Also known as the Municipal Theatre, this public amenity is a splendid work of art in itself. Since its first live performance in 1881, an opera that received national recognition, the theatre has successfully continued to lure music and art lovers to its rather commendable performances. The interior is ornamented in tones of opulent luxury, with velvets and fine silks and an added sprinkle of gold. A large central dome over the performance area attempts to re-create the ambience of a 19th century opera performance. The theater usually has one or more ongoing shows throughout the year, and you are sure to catch one any time you drop by. Splurge on traditional Venezuelan and South American ballets, musicals, and operas. Tickets are quite reasonable, and they are seldom sold out to the full.

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El Arabito

Cuisine: Arabian Address: Avenue Casanova, Sabana Grande Phone: 212 761 0887 Timings: Mondays to Sundays 11am to 12midnight Small, welcoming, and inexpensive, this Arabian diner is known best for its falafels, shish kebabs, spicy shawarmas, and an assortment of customizable salads. It also specializes in fast food, burgers, and sandwiches. Try the Pitta-Burger, made out of a beef or chicken helping wrapped inside soft Middle Eastern bread. A take-away service is also provided as there is rarely enough space to seat the hordes of incoming customers. The restaurant contains a little store where you can buy Arabian spices and groceries like olives, dry nuts, roasted almonds, and confectionery.

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Zambal

Cuisine: Asian Address: 3 Avenue, Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 286 8553 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 11am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm Small, trendy, and popular amongst the locals as the best Asian eatery in town, you will often find Zambal overcrowded to the brim with young Caraqueños as well as tourists. Chinese, Indo-Chinese, Japanese, and Thai, you can experience authenticity in all its Asian grandeur. The place contains charming interior décor and lighting, kind of like a frame out of a Japanese movie. The furniture is finely carved, ceramic ornaments line the intimately low-placed shelves, and incandescent lanterns hanging from the ceiling simulate fireflies on a dark night. Treat yourself to one of the delightful varieties of sushi after choosing from an assortment of appetizing Thai soups. You can also try the sashimi, chicken curry, szechaun steak, and salmon. Service is quick and very polite.

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Lasserre

Cuisine: French Address: 3 Avenue, Los Palos Grandes Phone: 212 283 4558 Timings: Mondays to Fridays 12noon to 4pm, 7pm to midnight. Saturdays 7pm to midnight A genuinely French dining experience, a rarity in Caracas. The interior whisks you off on a magical journey to 17th century Versailles, complete with baroque and rococo paintings, full-length mirrors reminiscent of the Palace Hall, and decorative schemes in silver, gold, and crystal, coupled with soothing live piano sessions. The rich menu offers traditional delicacies like anguille pâté, chicken Kiev, peacock bass, and Canard à l'Armagnac. Also available are a delightful variety of French desserts. The restaurant offers a valet parking service. Reservations are strongly advised.

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El Barquero

Cuisine: Spanish/Seafood Address: Avenue Luis Roche, corner 5a Transversal Altamira Phone: 212 261 4645 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 1130am to 11pm All aboard for a delightful journey into the riches of the oceans, accompanied by creatures from the deep (don’t worry, the creatures will all be cooked, grilled, fried, or roasted)? El Barquero, “The Boatman”, serves mouthwatering fish and shrimp dishes, as well as a delightful variety of lamb and rabbit dishes! Try the seafood rice and casserole. The restaurant has an air of formality, and is good for over-lunch business talks. It also contains a hall that can be rented out for conference and event dinners.

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Astrid y Gastón

Cuisine: Peruvian Address: Calle Londres, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 993 1119 Timings: Mondays to Saturdays 1230pm to 330pm, 7pm to midnight Straight from the heart of Lima, Peru, comes this delightful little restaurant that will leave you just longing to visit Peru itself! Located in one of the most upscale and undisturbed parts of town, the restaurant offers genuine Peruvian flavor right down to the last speck of pepper and sauce. Start off by spicing things up with some hot, steaming chupe (soup). Then try scrumptious delicacies like the ceviche (saucy seafood in tantalizing gravy), causa (dumplings with potato peels and slices), and a variety of fish and meat menus that are not exactly true-blood Peruvian but a finger-lickin’ blend of Spanish, Middle Eastern, and Asian flavors. The place has a formal atmosphere, and is good for serious dinners with business partners and delegates. Reservations are especially advised.

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Coma

Cuisine: International Address: inside the C.C. Blandín shopping center, Avenue Blandín, Chacao district Phone: 212 263 4628 Timings: Daily 8am to 730pm A favorite hangout space for businessmen, Coma places all its emphasis on providing healthy, low-fat, organic food for its busy clientele. Treat yourself to tossed salads, whole meal sandwiches, a variety of pasta, fresh fruit juices, a selection of cream shakes, and dishes derived from milk and dairy products. For dinner you can try a more filling menu composed of fish, meat, and vegetable dishes. A special mention is the salmon fillet. Coma contains an open-air terrace, another reason which makes it a first choice for relaxed business conversations through the evening. Coma, keeping in mind its target crowd, also provides wireless internet service to its customers.

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Altamar

Cuisine: Mediterranean/Spanish Address: 3 Transversal, entry to Avenue San Juan Bosco and Avenue Luis Roche, Altamira district Phone: 212 262 1813 Timings: Daily 12noon to 11pm Santorini? So you will surely feel as you step inside this charming Mediterranean diner. With blue and white walls and matching furniture, this place pulls you into a whirlwind of Spanish and Galician seafood recipes, with slight pinches of Greek spices. A special mention: the tiger shrimp dish topped with garlic, served with cured ham – called “camarones al ajillo con jamon serrano”. The turkey and chicken menu is also worth tasting, served with a side dish of vegetables of your choice. Reservations are advised, as this place is quite popular, and subsequently very crowded.

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Aventino

Cuisine: French Address: Avenue San Felipe, La Castellana Phone: 212 267 5422 Timings: Mondays to Fridays 12noon to 3pm, 7pm to 11pm. Saturdays 7pm to 11pm Just add the Eiffel Tower and you can have the whole of France inside this charming little place! Operating since the 1960s, regarded as a pioneer in French cuisine in all of Caracas, Aventino prides itself with traditionalism when it comes to serving authentic food with all the hospitality of a Frenchman. The décor and lighting is reminiscent of many a diner in Paris. The special on the menu: pressed duck, the Caneton a la presse – spice, seasoning, and flavor, with an added touch of magic, all make this dish a must-have during any visit to Caracas. Good for formal dinners with family and friends. Reservations are strictly advised.

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Sibaris

Cuisine: Fusion Address: Avenue Principal, Las Mercedes Phone: 212 991 8776 Timings: Daily 11am to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm The best flavors from around the globe, blended to perfection by experts and served with local traditions of hospitality. The interior is splendidly ornamented, presenting a rather formal setting, but the ambience is nonetheless soothing. As for the food – what you cannot make out from the menu will gladly be explained to you by the friendly waiters, including the ingredients, the spices used, the seasonings added, and how the dish will ultimately taste! If you are still not comfortable, you can ask for a custom-made meal – list the ingredients and spices you want to be used for any meal on the menu and the chef will modify it for you. Sibaris also contains a small courtyard garden with an adjoining terrace, making for a perfect evening dining experience. Make reservations at least a day before you plan to visit, as this popular five star restaurant is usually booked to full capacity every night! Valet parking is available.

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Arepazo

Cuisine: Local Address: Con Avenue Principal de Las Mercedes, El Rosal A visit to Caracas is not complete without a taste of the truly authentic Caraqueño dish, the stuffed arepa. The arepa is round corn flour bread, usually small in size. It can be made into a roll, and the filling can range from salads and strictly vegetarian, to cheese and butter, to poultry, meat and fish. The meat can be grilled, sauced, minced, roasted, fried – you name it! Do not try to make a reservation – there is no phone! But the place is neat, the service is polite, and the food – some of the best at this price!