Caracas

Caracas, lies in a valley, separated from the Caribbean Coast by National park El Avila. In December and January, the Pachego sets in, the abundant fog appearance due to its daytime highs and nighttime lows in temperature. Caracas has a great variety in cultural activity, such as local cuisine, high class cuisine, multiple museums, great bars and salsa clubs. And shopping is available at local street markets and big commercial malls.

The national Park Avila, is home to beautiful flora and fauna which can be explored via multiple walking trails. Most economic activity surrounds the metropolitan areas. Business concentrates much around service, banking and retail, chemical, textiles and rubber and cement.  Also the Caracas Stock Exchange and PDVSA are located in Caracas. Unfortunately some parts of Caracas are known as unsafe and should not be visited alone. Advise is to listen to the locals, to make sure you can explore this beautiful city the safe way.

Capital	Caracas
Language(s)	Spanish
Population	Approximately 1,850,000 habitants
Political Status	Mayor Council
Area	2050 km²
Currency	Bolivar (VEB)
Climate	Tropical Savanne climate, with average temperatures of 23 C (74F)
Electrical Current	110V/60Hz

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 July 2011 15:10