Petare
Venezuela · MirandaVE
Place in Miranda, Venezuela
Dulce Nombre de Jesús de 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. Petare had a population of 372,106 inhabitants and about 448,861 according to 2020 estimates. Petare is the biggest slum in Venezuela, and in South America.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 448,861
- Coordinates
- 10.477, -66.808
- Timezone
- America/Caracas
- Elevation
- 900 m
Overview of Petare
Set in Miranda, Venezuela, Petare is a busy regional city. About 448,861 people are based here. And it shows in how much there is to see. What stands out most: culture, adventure and nightlife. Seasons here follow the northern hemisphere. You are about 900 metres up.
Things to do in Petare
Culture in Petare
(3)Culture in Petare covers Architectural Buildings, Fountains and Towers. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Petare.
Adventure in Petare
(2)Under adventure, Petare is tagged with Escape Room and Shooting Ranges. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Petare.
Nightlife in Petare
(1)Nightlife in Petare covers Casinos. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. Straight from the activity profile stored for Petare.
Getting there & around
Big-city infrastructure means Petare is both easy to reach and easy to navigate. Set your clock to America/Caracas on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Petare that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Petare known for?
- Travellers associate Petare with culture, adventure and nightlife. It sits in Miranda, Venezuela and counts about 448,861 residents.
- What can you do in Petare?
- Petare is tagged with Architectural Buildings, Fountains, Towers, Escape Room and Shooting Ranges, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- Where is Petare located?
- Petare belongs to Miranda, Venezuela, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
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