Altamira Travel Guide
Caracas
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.
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.
Fundacion Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos Romulo Gallegos
After visiting Fundacion Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos Romulo Gallegos, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Chacao. Discover the area's mountain views and waterfalls.
Top hotels in Altamira
Hotel Continental Altamira
Caracas Palace Hotel
Eurobuilding Hotel & Suites Caracas
EUROBUILDING EXPRESS MAIQUETIA
Profesional and friendly
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Hotel Grand Galaxie
Renaissance Caracas La Castellana Hotel
No breakfast included is too expensive
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Altamira
La Castellana
If you're spending some time in La Castellana, El Avila National Park and Centro Cultural de Arte Moderno are top sights worth seeing.
Los Palos Grandes
If you're spending some time in Los Palos Grandes, Plaza los Palos Grandes and El Avila National Park are top sights worth seeing.
Bello Campo
If you're spending time in Bello Campo, check out sights like Altamira Square or Fundacion Centro de Estudios Latinoamericanos Romulo Gallegos and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Chacao Station or Altamira Station.
Las Mercedes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Mercedes and surrounding area, you can visit Tolon Fashion Mall and Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco.
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.
Valle Arriba
While there might not be top attractions in Valle Arriba, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Tolon Fashion Mall and Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco.
