Places worth the detour in Caracas

31 places worth going out of your way for lie within 30 km of Caracas, Venezuela, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (11). Best known: Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim. 30 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Sacred sites11 Built landmarks9 Museums & culture5 Parks & cemeteries2 Fun & leisure2 Ruins & the uncanny1 Nature & landscapes1

All 31, ranked 31

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Mosque of Sheikh Ibrahim Al-Ibrahim

Sacred sites · 20th century · Notable

Mosque of Venezuela

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2.Caracas Cathedral

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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3.National Pantheon

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Mausoleum of Venezuelan national heroes

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4.Bolívar Square

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Public space in Caracas

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5.Contemporary Art Museum of Caracas

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Art museum in Caracas, Venezuela

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6.Plaza Venezuela

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

Urban park in Caracas, Venezuela

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7.Air France Flight 212 (1969)

Ruins & the uncanny · 20th century · Hidden gem

1969 aviation accident

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8.Palacio Federal Legislativo

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Seat of the legislative power in Venezuela

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9.Teresa Carreño Cultural Complex

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Opera house in Caracas, Venezuela

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10.Plaza Francia

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Square in Caracas, Venezuela

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11.Museo Bolivariano

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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12.St. Peter the Apostle Cathedral, La Guaira

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in La Guaira, Venezuela

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13.Tiféret Israel Synagogue

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Orthodox synagogue in Caracas, Venezuela

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14.Macarao National Park

Nature & landscapes · 20th century · Hidden gem

Protected area of Venezuela

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15.Parque Zoológico Caricuao

Fun & leisure · 20th century · Hidden gem

Zoo in Venezuela

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16.Basilica of Santa Capilla

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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17.San Francisco church

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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18.Aula Magna

Fun & leisure · Hidden gem

University auditorium and concert hall in Caracas, Venezuela

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19.Saint Gregory the Illuminator Church in Caracas

Sacred sites · 20th century · Hidden gem

Church building in Caracas, Venezuela

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20.St. Philip Neri Cathedral, Los Teques

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

Church in Los Teques, Venezuela

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21.Basilica of St. Teresa

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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22.Caracas Athenaeum

Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem

Venezuelan theater in Caracas

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23.Museo Histórico Militar

Museums & culture · Hidden gem

Historical building in Caracas, Venezuela

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24.Iglesia de San Pedro

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

La iglesia San pedro no esta ubicada en Los Chaguaramos sino en Valle Abajo

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25.Central University Botanical Garden

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Botanical garden in Caracas, Venezuela

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26.Iglesia Ortodoxa de San Nicolás de Bari

Sacred sites · Hidden gem

National historical monument of Venezuela in Caracas

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27.UCV Clock Tower

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

Clock tower at the Central University of Venezuela in Caracas

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28.Conductores de Venezuela

Built landmarks · Hidden gem

1999 mural by Pedro León Zapata

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29.Villa Planchart

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monument in Venezuela

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30.María Lionza (statue)

Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem

Monumental sculpture in Caracas, Venezuela

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31.Arco de la Federación

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Monument in Caracas, Venezuela

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All 153 places worth the detour in Venezuela →