Make your way into Valencia through Arturo Michelena International Airport – the official name of Valencia Airport. It is kept in honor of a very famous, Valencia born painter, Arturo Michelena. To be more accurate, Valencia Airport is situated closer to Caracas, Venezuela’s capital and also the largest city; this distance can be covered in less than two hours by road.
How to manage a car hire
Just hire a car at the airport, or make sure you car hire over the internet even before reaching the airport. That way, you can hassel less about your transport to the city of Caracas, and travel easy and free. Many car hire companies can be located at the Valencia airport, as well as other important destinations in the city. Though you can opt out for taxis, it isn’t as comforting as a car hire is, and more than often, tourists do get robbed off with exceedingly high fares. For renting a car, all the details, from car type of budget, can be found over the internet.
Top five attractions in Caracas
With an amazing population of 5 million people, Caracas stands as Venezuela’s capital city and a very favorite tourist spot. The city is naturally gifted, with hills, mountains and the Caribbean Sea gracing the soil. Here, it is all about going out and having fun, real time. Some of the top destinations of the city are based around beautiful water bodies, hills and historical landmarks. Here are few of these places you can start off with:
- Centro de Arte La Estancia – If you’re out to get away from the city’s hustle, then come here. Enjoy the many exhibitions, some Venezuelan music or just sit and relax.
- Galipan, Venezuela – Make sure you drive your rented cars around this place. To the people, it is paradise to earth. So beautiful, so gorgeous, it might as well lure you to never leave it.
- Centro de Arte Los Galpones – Secluded from the city, this is a place where you can dwell in music, art, films and more.
- Casa Natal & Museo Boliver – An honor museum for Simon Bolivar, the man who helped Venezuela be free from Spain. An overall interesting museum that gives a lot to learn.
- Paseo de Los Proceres – This is one of the city’s most famous landmarks. It is a tribute to Venezuela’s national heroes, amidst the beautiful gardens and integrated artwork. This place is also a good if you are in for some roller skating or biking.
