The Venezuelan Capital Caracas

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The Venezuelan Capital is located in the beautiful mountain valley of the Caribbean Andes at altitudes of more than a thousand meters above sea level.

Distance to coast – just 15 kilometers.Capital of Venezuela

Caracas is considered quite a crowded city because it is home to almost one sixth of the population of the country.

The Capital of Venezuela was founded by Diego de Losada, a Spaniard by nationality, in 1567. Then it was called Santiago de Leon de Caracas, difficult but later the name was changed to the much more simple — Caracas.

The City was built on the site of the burned Indian villages, he suffered repeatedly from attacks by pirates. It was in Caracas in 1811, the year of the convening of a national Congress, declared the country's independence, and 20 years later moved here and the capital.Tours in Venezuela

Venezuela, which is also called “little Venice”, is considered the sixth largest state in South America. Its main attractions are the world's highest waterfall, and longest river.

The Venezuelan Capital is located among the mountain ridge, towering under heaven, in the valley of the ‘singing bird". Caracas is truly mysterious: it perfectly blends new and old. Huge skyscrapers and ultramodern buildings look great against the backdrop of ancient streets and squares. Despite the fact that it is growing very rapidly, and its area is already heavily built up, but there are many green parks and spaces.

In 1900, the Venezuelan capital was badly damaged in the devastating earthquake that claimed numerous lives and caused huge losses. But once on the outskirts of Caracas was discovered oil field for the city a period of prosperity. Income from oil was built high-rise modern buildings, highways, residential complexes and centers.Capital of Venezuela

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But despite this rapid growth, the capital of Venezuela, has carefully guarded its historical places such as Plaza de Bolivar, the center of which the monument to the liberator, a Cathedral of the 17th century, the Palace of Nassau.

Actually, with the name of Bolivar in the city connected a lot of places: the Museum, the Palace, where he spent his childhood, in his honor, named the Avenue, two skyscrapers, connected to each other.

The Capital of Venezuela is justly proud of its Botanical garden which contains a rare collection of cacti, and between the sea and the city was surrounded by a huge nature reserve – a popular place for residents.

No less interest is the city's Racecourse, situated on the square more than five hundred hectares.

In Caracas are also University, Academy of music, the many theatres, museums.Caracas

To date, tours in Venezuela – a rare phenomenon. We Russians know little about this country, but almost everyone has heard about Hugo Chavez-now deceased, but her very charismatic President who led his country from a state of protracted war. And so today, tourists can see unique nature of Venezuela, it is angel falls, which is the most majestic natural miraculous creation on the continent.

Beach Lovers will appreciate the magnificent beaches of this Caribbean coast, and those who prefer active pastime, can get pleasure from rafting, Safari and jeeping in many of the protected parks of the country.


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