La Vega
in Distrito Federal, Venezuela

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
10.467 and -66.950 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 10° 28' 0" and W -66° 56' 59"
Currency and Currency Code:
Bolivar - VEF
Spoken languages:
Spanish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 05:27 PM (Friday)
Timezone: America/Caracas
UTC/GMT offset: -4.5 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:06 am and 6:41 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.430 and 112.679 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Kampungbaru
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Venezuela in South America

Safety Score: 4,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Venezuela.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Venezuela. Last Update: 2024-05-10 08:04:54

Touring La Vega

La Vega in Distrito Federal is a town located in Venezuela a little west of Caracas, the country's capital place.

Time in La Vega is now 05:27 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named America / Caracas with an UTC offset of -4 hours. We know of 8 airports nearby La Vega. The closest airport in Venezuela is Maiquetía (Simón Bolívar Internacional) Airport in a distance of 10 mi (or 16 km), North. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site is Historic Area of Willemstad, Inner City and Harbour, Curaçao in Netherlands at a distance of 113 mi (or 183 km). The closest in Venezuela is Coro and its Port in a distance of 113 mi (or 183 km), North. Need some hints on where to stay? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Being here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Caricuao, Caracas, San Antonio de Los Altos, Baruta and Chacao. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 28°C / 82 °F

Morning Temperature 23°C / 73 °F
Evening Temperature 24°C / 76 °F
Night Temperature 21°C / 71 °F
Chance of rainfall 2%
Air Humidity 57%
Air Pressure 1014 hPa
Wind Speed Light breeze with 3 km/h (2 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Friday, 10th of May 2024

29°C (85 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Saturday, 11th of May 2024

30°C (87 °F)
21°C (71 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 12th of May 2024

30°C (85 °F)
21°C (70 °F)
Light rain, light breeze, scattered clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

InterContinental Hotels TAMANACO CARACAS

Address
5,9 mi
Avenida Principal De Las Mercedes,P.O. Box 467
1060-A CARACAS
Venezuela

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Gran Meliá Caracas

Address
5,3 mi
Avenida Casanova
1050 Caracas
Venezuela

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


JW Marriott Hotel Caracas

Address
6,0 mi
Avenida Venezuela con Calle Mohedano, El Rosal
1060 El Rosal,Caracas
Venezuela

Time Information

Checkout: 13:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Lincoln Suites - Venantur

Address
4,0 mi
Av San Francisco Solano Lopez
1050 Caracas
Venezuela

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin:
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Batallas de Gimnasio de Ash en Sinnoh. 2da Parte.

Published: July 03, 2010
Length: 56:41 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: LordZoroark

La 2da Parte de las Batallas de Gimnasio de Ash en la Region Sinnoh, Continuando en el Gimnasio Vellystone.


Alianzas nos fortalecen como región: analista venezolano

Published: January 06, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El economista Nelson Ford explicó que Venezuela ha buscado una alianza estratégica con Rusia y China donde se va a profundizar las llamadas "zonas especiales económicas". teleSUR ...


Petrocaribe, decidido a impulsar el crecimiento de la región

Published: March 06, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

El presidente de Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, instaló la IX Cumbre de Jefes de Estado y de Gobierno Petrocaribe. Las 17 delegaciones asistentes acordaron un plan para que en los próximos 60...


Expertos advierten sobre planes imperialistas de EE.UU. en la región

Published: March 12, 2015
Length: 32:10 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Durante un foro llevado a cabo en la cancillería de Venezuela, analistas y expertos internacionales sostuvieron que Estados Unidos busca aplicar sus políticas imperialistas contra el gobierno...


Experto: Hugo Chávez aportó el concepto Diplomacia de los pueblos

Published: March 20, 2015
Length: 20:32 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

De acuerdo con el analista Víctor Juárez, la masiva movilización de los venezolanos para firmar el texto antiimperialista que será enviado al presiente Barack Obama, con el fin de que derogue...


No veo posibilidades de un Golpe de Estado en Suramérica: Samper

Published: September 11, 2014
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

Ernesto Samper, nuevo secretario general de la Unión de Naciones Suramericanas, afirmó que no ve posibilidades de un Golpe de Estado en la región, por lo menos con el corte clásico. Samper...


Los intelectuales tenemos que salir de la academia: García Linera

Published: December 13, 2014
Length: 55:08 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

"Nos estamos jugando la vida de la revolución latinoamericana en Venezuela", apuntó Linera, quien participa en el Encuentro de la Red de Intelectuales, Artistas y Movimientos Sociales en...


Video released of the arrest of Antonio Ledezma

Published: February 25, 2015
Length: 00:00 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: teleSUR English

The Venezuelan government headed by Nicolas Maduro released a video today of the arrest of opposition leader and Caracas Mayor Antonio Ledezma, accused of last week's coup attempt. Maduro ...


América Latina y el Caribe, la región con mayor desigualdad del mundo

Published: April 16, 2014
Length: 54:42 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR tv

América Latina y el Caribe continúa siendo la región más desigual social del mundo pese a los esfuerzos de determinados gobiernos por reducir la brecha entre los más ricos y los pobres...


Maduro orders reassessment of Venezuela-Spain relations

Published: October 25, 2014
Length: 04:10 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: teleSUR English

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has ordered a reassessment of his country's relationship with Spain. He did so after Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy met with Lilian Tintori, wife of...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Bolivarian Intelligence Service

SEBIN, the Servicio Bolivariano de Inteligencia Nacional ("Bolivarian National Intelligence Service"), is the premier intelligence agency in Venezuela. It was established in March 1969 with the name of DISIP, Dirección Nacional de los Servicios de Inteligencia y Prevención ("National Directorate of Intelligence and Prevention Services"), by then-president Rafael Caldera, replacing the Dirección General de Policía (DIGEPOL).

Located at 10.4893, -66.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Venezuelan intelligence agencies, Law enforcement in Venezuela, Secret police

Brígido Iriarte Stadium

Estadio Brígido Iriarte is a multi-purpose stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of the Venezuelan Primera División team Real Esppor Club and two teams of the second tier league. The stadium currently holds 10,000 people. It was completely renovated in 2007.

Located at 10.4828, -66.9417 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Multi-purpose stadiums in Venezuela, Sport in Caracas, Event venues established in 1983, 1983 establishments in Venezuela

Andrés Bello Catholic University

Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (UCAB) is a private university in Venezuela. One of the biggest universities in Venezuela, UCAB has campuses in several cities, such as Caracas (where the main campus is located), Los Teques, Guayana and Coro. Named for Venezuelan writer Andrés Bello, UCAB was founded in October 1953 by the Society of Jesus (Episcopado Venezolano a la Compañía de Jesús).

Located at 10.4642, -66.9758 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Universities and colleges in Caracas, Jesuit universities and colleges, Educational institutions established in 1953, 1953 establishments in Venezuela

Cocodrilos Sports Park

Cocodrilos Sports Park is a multi-use stadium in Caracas, Venezuela. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the part time home stadium of Caracas Fútbol Club along with Estadio Brígido Iriarte. The stadium holds 3,500 people.

Located at 10.4742, -66.9391 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Football venues in Venezuela, Sport in Caracas, Event venues established in 2005, 2005 establishments in Venezuela

Libertador Simón Bolívar Terminal

Caracas Libertador Simón Bolívar railway station is found in the southern part of Caracas Venezuela in an area known as La Rinconada. Presently it serves as the only point of arrival or departure by train to or from Caracas. The only branch leaving the station is referred to as Ezequiel Zamora I.

Located at 10.4344, -66.9372 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway stations in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Railway stations opened in 2006, 2006 establishments in Venezuela

Poliedro de Caracas

The Poliedro de Caracas is an indoor sports arena, located on the grounds adjacent to Hipodromo La Rinconada, in Caracas, Venezuela. It was designed by architect Thomas C. Howard of Synergetics, Inc, in Raleigh, NCin 1971. However, the Geodesic Dome was not concluded, until 1974, when US firm Charter Industries with Synergetics, Inc designed and manufactured the geodesic dome in Raleigh, NC.

Located at 10.4337, -66.9384 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Indoor arenas in Venezuela, Geodesic domes, Event venues established in 1974, 1974 establishments in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas

La Rinconada Hippodrome

La Rinconada Hippodrome (Spanish: Hipódromo La Rinconada) is a race track for Thoroughbred horse racing that opened on July 5, 1959 in Coche, a neighborhood of south Caracas, Venezuela.

Located at 10.4367, -66.9339 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Horse racing venues in Venezuela, Buildings and structures in Caracas, Visitor attractions in Caracas

1812 Caracas earthquake

The 1812 Caracas earthquake took place in Venezuela on March 26, 1812 at 4:37 p.m. It measured 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. It caused extensive damage in Caracas, La Guaira, Barquisimeto, San Felipe, and Mérida. An estimated 15,000-20,000 people perished as a result, in addition to incalculable material damage. The seismic movement was so drastic that in a zone named Valecillo a new lake was formed and the river Yurubí was dammed up.

Located at 10.5, -66.9667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Earthquakes in Venezuela, 1812 earthquakes, 1812 in Venezuela