La Candelaria
Caracas
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Popular places to visit
Altamira Square
An attractive plaza known for its towering obelisk is a popular venue for festivals, open-air concerts and political demonstrations.
Plaza los Palos Grandes
Join in with communal fitness activities, watch a concert and prepare to be captivated by a cascading water feature at this well-known plaza.
Central University of Venezuela
See avant-garde art, watch concerts and soccer matches and unwind in a tropical garden at this vast university campus.
Proceres Promenade
Prominent figures from the country’s historic struggles for independence are honored with impressive monuments in this spacious boulevard.
Centro de Arte La Estancia
Stretch your limbs, boost your creativity and see new paintings at this hub of culture and the arts. Attend workshops, classes, concerts and exhibitions.
El Palacio de Las Academias
Explore the campus of El Palacio de Las Academias, during your travels in Candelaria. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas
Needs maintenance. Breakfast is average. Needs more English speaking staff.
Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025
EUROBUILDING EXPRESS MAIQUETIA
Very good
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Hotel Grand Galaxie
The staff and the service was good. Bathroom and bed was clean but every day I killed an insect. (cockroach) That was not good. Not the best part of the city. But for this price you can only stay at capitolio.
Reviewed on Sep 2, 2025
Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel
Muy buena ubicación , desayuno incluido muy variado y rico
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Caracas
Location, friendly staff
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
HOTEL MIRAMAR SUITES
Muy agusto y muy amable todos
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
San Bernardino
While visiting San Bernardino, you might make a stop by sights like El Avila National Park and Quinta de Anauco.
El Silencio
If you're spending time in El Silencio, check out sights like Libertador Simon Bolivar House or Bolivar Square and hop on the metro to see more the city at Capitolio Station or El Silencio Station.
Venezuela Plaza
Even though there aren't top sights in Venezuela Plaza, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Teatro Teresa Careno. Jump on the metro at Plaza Venezuela Station to see more of the city.
El Paraíso
Though El Paraíso might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Caracas Square and Libertador Simon Bolivar House.
Colinas de Bello Monte
Colinas de Bello Monte might not have many top sights, but Centro Comercial El Recreo and Olympic Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
La Alameda
While there might not be top attractions in La Alameda, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Proceres Promenade and Caracas Stock Exchange.
La Candelaria
- El Palacio de Las Academias
- National Art Gallery
- Galería de Arte Nacional
- Children's Museum of Caracas
- Altamira Square
- Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
- Plaza los Palos Grandes
- El Avila National Park
- Caracas Square
- Central University of Venezuela
- Sambil Caracas Commercial Center
- Parque Zoologico Caricuao
- Poliedro de Caracas
- Caracas Cable Car Maripérez Station
- Caracas Cathedral
- Lider Commercial Center
- Proceres Promenade
- Caracas Stock Exchange
- Centro de Arte La Estancia
- Libertador Simon Bolivar House
- Centro de Arte Los Galpones
- Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta
- National Pantheon
- Centro Comercial El Recreo
- Caracas Cable Car Ávila Station
- Teatro Teresa Careno
- Teresa Carreno Theater
- Transport Museum Guillermo Jose Schael
- East Park
- Quinta de Anauco
- Ciudad Comercial La Cascada
