La Candelaria
Caracas
Visit La Candelaria
Popular places to visit
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.
Altamira Square
An attractive plaza known for its towering obelisk is a popular venue for festivals, open-air concerts and political demonstrations.
Central University of Venezuela
See avant-garde art, watch concerts and soccer matches and unwind in a tropical garden at this vast university campus.
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.
Galería de Arte Nacional
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Galería de Arte Nacional during your trip to San Agustín. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Cozy 1 bedroom 1 bathroom.#9
Hotel Plaza Mayor
Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas
EUROBUILDING EXPRESS MAIQUETIA
Fantastic hotel with great facilities and the breakfast was made for Kings. Could not fault and will definitely be returning
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel
No breakfast included is too expensive
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Grand Galaxie
Great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 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 Museo de Arte Colonial.
El Silencio
If you're spending time in El Silencio, check out sights like Plaza Bolívar or Libertador Simon Bolivar House and hop on the metro to see more of 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 Centro Comercial El Recreo. Jump on the metro at Plaza Venezuela Station to see more of the city.
El Paraíso
El Paraíso might not have many top sights, but Caracas Square and Plaza Bolívar are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Colinas de Bello Monte
Though Colinas de Bello Monte may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Centro Comercial El Recreo and Caracas Stock Exchange.
Catia
While Catia isn't home to many top sights, Arco de la Federacion and Caracas Square are some notable places to visit nearby.
