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.
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.
Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco
During your trip to Chuao, you can enjoy retail therapy at Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco. 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
Fantastic hotel with great facilities and the breakfast was made for Kings. Could not fault and will definitely be returning
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026

Hotel Grand Galaxie
Great
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

JW Marriott Hotel Caracas
clean room
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
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.

La Floresta
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in La Floresta and surrounding area, you can visit Centro de Arte La Estancia and Altamira Square.

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.

El Dorado
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Dorado and surrounding area, you can visit Centro de Arte La Estancia and Altamira Square.

Las Mercedes
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Las Mercedes and surrounding area, you can visit Centro Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco and Caracas Stock Exchange.
