Petare, Caracas

Name: Petare
Address: Caracas, Venezuela

#50 among attractions in Caracas

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Petare is a neighborhood in Miranda, Venezuela, and is part of the Metropolitan District of Caracas. It is located in the Sucre Municipality, one of the five divisions of Caracas. The city was founded in 1621 under the name of San Jose de Guanarito. It grew to become a part of the greater Caracas area as the latter expanded in area and population. ()

Alternative names: Area: 15.44 mi²Coordinates: 10°29'0"N, 66°48'60"W

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Petare – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Parque del Este, Plaza Francia, Centro de Arte La Estancia, Chacao Municipality.

1.7 miW
Large urban retreat with a zoo and library
Parque del Este, Caracas
43 min walk • Nestled in the bustling metropolis of Caracas, Venezuela, Parque del Este stands as a verdant oasis offering a serene escape from the urban rush. This sprawling park, officially known as Parque Generalísimo Francisco de Miranda, is not only a haven for nature...
2.4 miW
Square
Plaza Francia, Caracas
61 min walk • Plaza Francia, also known as Altamira Square, is a prominent public space located in the heart of Caracas, Venezuela. This square is not only a key landmark in the city's urban landscape but also a symbol of the historic ties between Venezuela and France.
2.2 miW
Museum, Concerts and shows, Art gallery
Centro de Arte La Estancia, Caracas
57 min walk • The Centro de Arte La Estancia is a cultural center based in Caracas and Punto Fijo that has among its functions the restoration, promotion and dissemination of Venezuelan historical and artistic heritage.
2.6 miW
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Chacao Municipality, Caracas
68 min walk • Chacao is one of the five political and administrative subdivisions of the city of Caracas, Venezuela. The other four are Baruta, El Hatillo, Libertador and Sucre. This legal entity is known as the Caracas Metropolitan District. Chacao is also one of the 21 municipalities that make up the State of Miranda, Venezuela.
1.6 miSW
Temple
Caracas Venezuela Temple, Caracas
42 min walk • The Caracas Venezuela Temple is the 96th operating temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1.6 miNW
10°29'34"N • 66°50'15"W
Planetario Humboldt, Caracas
40 min walk • Museum, Observatories and planetariums
1.7 miNW
10°30'12"N • 66°49'53"W
Centro de Arte Los Galpones, Caracas
44 min walk • Museum, Art gallery, Arcade
2.6 miW
10°28'47"N • 66°51'16"W
Escena 8, Caracas
66 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.2 miNW
Universities and schools
Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt, Caracas
30 min walk • Universidad Alejandro de Humboldt was named in honor of Alexander von Humboldt German naturalist and explorer. UAH is a Venezuelan private university sponsored by the Civil Association Educational Humboldt, created by the National University Council in Resolution No. 28 of 25...
2.6 miW
10°29'21"N • 66°51'15"W
Centro Comercial Sambil, Caracas
66 min walk • Shopping centre, Shopping
2.5 miNE
Universities and schools
Universidad Metropolitana, Caracas
63 min walk • The Metropolitan University is a Venezuelan university founded in 1970 by a group of entrepreneurs led by Eugenio Mendoza Goiticoa in the terrains donated by the businessman Pius Schlageter, father of the Venezuelan painter Eduardo Schlageter.