Discover Caracas: Top 7 Entertaining and Astonishing Facts You Never Knew!

1. Tribal Rhythms and Party Roots

Move over salsa and merengue, the real rhythm of Caracas begins with a tribal beat: Named after the indigenous "Caracas" tribe who partied in the region before the Spanish conquistadors crashed it, Venezuela's capital city was founded in 1567 by Diego de Losada as Santiago de León de Caracas, and now grooves to a vibrant mix of colonial architecture, Caribbean music, and dance.
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2. The Never-Shivering City

They say Caracas never shivers or sweats, but it does shower quite often: Caracas, Venezuela's capital, boasts a consistently warm and humid climate with average temperatures of 62°F to 84°F, a wet season from May to November, and a drier spell from November to May, giving residents and visitors a unique meteorological medley.
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3. Simon Bolivar's Humble Beginnings

"Simon says" become a liberator: That's precisely what Simon Bolivar did, hailing from a humble abode in Caracas, circa 1783. Today, this colonial gem attracts tourists from all corners, serving as a museum and National Monument - the perfect ode to Venezuela's War of Independence maestro!
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4. Chávez's Mausoleum Extravaganza

Rumor has it Simón Bolívar wanted a mausoleum with character, and Hugo Chávez took that request to heart in a big way: A controversial £90 million, 54-meter-high white-tiled domed mausoleum, commissioned by Chávez, now stands out amidst the 18th-century military fortress and the National Pantheon in the heart of old Caracas, sparking conversations about fitting tributes for founding fathers.
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5. Rock on, Nuevas Bandas Festival!

From moshing minstrels to harmonic headbangers, Caracas's "Nuevas Bandas" festival is single-handedly forging Venezuela's youth into rock legends: Since 1991, this cacophonous crusade has become Venezuela's largest music festival, featuring a medley of genres like pop, rock, and metal, while catapulting indie bands to stardom and giving young musicians an arena to strut their creative stuff.
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6. Resilient Bolívar Tower

In a blaze of glory and a shining tribute to Simón Bolívar, the East Tower of Parque Central Complex didn't let a measly fire in 2004 extinguish its patriotic spirit: it rose from the ashes and now features an illuminated antenna in the form of Bolívar's trusty sword, proudly flaunting Venezuela's yellow, blue, and red colors while taking the tower's height to a whopping 255 meters.
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7. Caracas: The Metro-politan City

Ever thought of Caracas as quite the metro-politan city? Turns out, they've got the tracks to prove it: The Caracas Metro holds the title of not only being the largest in Venezuela but also the second oldest in South America, boasting 46 stations across 33.6 miles since its inauguration in 1983 - and don't forget the bonus 5 stations on the Los Teques Metro!
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