Caracas, city, capital of Venezuela, and one of the principal cities of South America.

What is Caracas Venezuela known for?

Caracas flag Home to one of the largest financial districts in Latin America, Caracas is the capital city for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The capital's official name is Santiago de León de Caracas. Caracas is notorious for having the world's highest murder rate per capita according to the World Atlas.

When did Caracas become the capital?

Caracas became the capital of the Venezuelan Republic in 1829 and also one of the most prosperous Spanish colonial communities in South America.