How to get there
Lowest upcoming round-trip air fare between Boston and Caracas available at press time started at $566 on American Airlines, connecting through San Juan.
What to do
Museum of Contemporary Art of Caracas Sofia Imber
Parque Central, Zona Cultural
011-58-212-573-0721
www.maccsi.org.ve
Considered by many to be the leading contemporary art museum in Latin America, it houses permanent works by Picasso, Chagall, and many other international artists, as well as leading Venezuelan artists, such as Jesus Soto, Pedro Leon Zapata, and Regulo Perez. Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free.
Studio Nelson Garrido
Avenida Maria Teresa Toro, between Cuba and Centroamerica streets
Res. Carmencita, Los Rosales
011-58-212-632-5291
www.nelsongarrido.com
A small alternative arts school, home to a small gallery showing photos of political demonstrations on the streets of Caracas. Open Monday-Saturday, 9-4. Free.
Where to stay
Hilton Caracas
Av. Mexico con sur 25
El Conde
Plaza Morelos, Apartado 6380
011-58-212-503-5000
www.hiltoncaracas.com.ve
A modern high-rise hotel set in the city center, with easy access to the nearby contemporary art museum and other facilities in the city's cultural center.
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