La Candelaria Travel Guide
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.
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.
Proceres Promenade
Prominent figures from the country’s historic struggles for independence are honored with impressive monuments in this spacious boulevard.
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.
National Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in National Art Gallery in San Agustín. Take in the museums and mountain views in the area.
Top hotels in La Candelaria
Alba Caracas
Hotel Alex
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2018
Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas
Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025
EUROBUILDING EXPRESS MAIQUETIA
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2025
JW Marriott Hotel Caracas
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2025
Hotel El Arroyo
Reviewed on 2 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Candelaria
Centro Sur
If you're spending time in Centro Sur, check out sights like Libertador Simon Bolivar House or Caracas Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nuevo Circo Station or La Hoyada Station.
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 Federal Capitol or Caracas Cathedral 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 Caracas Museum of Fine Art. Jump on the metro at Plaza Venezuela Station to see more of the city.
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 University Stadium.
La Alameda
While La Alameda may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Proceres Promenade and Caracas Stock Exchange.