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Caracas Simón Bolívar International Airport

Caracas Events

Festival Internacional de Teatro

This popular event has a rich and varied programme, offering plays, classical dance and youth theatre at various venues.

Date: 01 April 2022 - 30 April 2022
(Date to be confirmed)

Diablos Danzantes de Yare (Yare Dancing Devils)

San Francisco de Yare is 70km (43mi) south of Caracas. On every Corpus Christi, the locals perform the colourful Diablos Danzantes del Yare (The Dancing Devils of Yare) ritual.

Date: 16 July 2022 - 16 July 2022
Venue: San Francisco de Yare.

Carnaval

Caracas revels with music and parades during the Carnival season.

Date: 20 February 2023 - 20 February 2023
(Date to be confirmed)

Semana Santa (Holy Week)

This significant religious celebration sees scores of processions and church events.

Date: 02 April 2023 - 08 April 2023

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Featured Hotels

A secure retreat in the centre of the bustling metropolis, unwind on the rooftop of this 5-star hotel with a dip in the heated pool. Packed with a boutique, Venezuelan-inspired style, amenities at the Cayena-Caracas include a 42" television and pillow menu in every room, and fitness centre on the top floor.

Dal Bo Hostel

Expect a warm welcome at the premiere hostel in the historical centre of Caracas, graced with an international crowd taking refuge in one of its six-bed dorms. Facilities include free Wi-Fi, towel rental and 24 hour security at the front desk.

Pestana Caracas Premium City & Conference Hotel

Plush with rooftop pool and views overlooking Parque Generalísimo Francisco De Miranda this business hotel includes free Wi-Fi 24 hour room service and a fitness centre with sauna and jacuzzi.

Caracas Palace Hotel

The former Four Seasons hotel does not disappoint and is widely considered one of the best hotels in Caracas located in the exclusive and safe neighbourhood of Altamira. There's a fantastic, curvaceous pool, two excellent restaurants and a spa as well as 115 sumptuous and spacious rooms.

Gran Melía Caracas

This princely choice is one of the largest and most sumptuous hotels in Caracas, which manages to feel far removed from the surrounding noise and heat despite its central location. It boasts all the trimmings including Jacuzzis in the rooms, gym, swimming pool and several first-class restaurants.

Hotel Paseo Las Mercedes

This squeaky clean hotel is ideal if you have a stopover in Caracus. It has uniformly comfortable rooms and pleasant English-speaking staff. It is located in a shopping centre but has the pick of dozens of excellent restaurants, cafés, bars and nightclubs on its doorstep.

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