Caracas · Venezuela

Petare, the barrio that is a city

Four centuries of history, a colonial old town still standing and hundreds of thousands of neighbors on the hillsides of eastern Caracas. Everything you need to know about Petare, in one place.

History5 min read

History of Petare: From Its Founding to Today

Discover the history of Petare, from its colonial founding to today: milestones, social transformations and its legacy in Caracas.

Read article

Start here

The essentials to get to know Petare

Map of Petare parish with its boundaries and places of interest

Places4 min read

Map of Petare: Boundaries, Old Town, Neighborhoods and How to Get There

Interactive map of Petare (Caracas): parish boundaries, historic center, neighborhoods, metro and places of interest, with directions to each.

Places4 min read

Historic Places to Visit in Petare

Tour the most important historic sites in Petare: colonial churches, old mansions and monuments from its past.

Food4 min read

Typical Food of Petare: Dishes You Must Try

Discover the typical food of Petare: traditional dishes and flavors that reflect the cultural diversity of the barrio.

Daily life4 min read

Petare, Venezuela: Key Facts

Key facts about Petare: location, population, area and main features of this emblematic barrio of Caracas.

Explore by topic

History, culture, neighborhoods, music, food and daily life

Petare in numbers

year founded: 1621As Dulce Nombre de Jesús de Petare
inhabitants: ≈ 720,000Greater Petare (Sucre municipality), INE projection for 2020
in area: 40 km²Petare parish
above sea level: 900 mIn the old town, east of the Caracas valley