Callejón Z: Petare's Royal Road
Discover the history of Callejón Z, Petare's old Camino Real and an urban relic of the colonial town.
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History
From a colonial mission town founded in 1621 to one of the largest barrios in Latin America: the people, buildings and moments that made Petare.
Casa de los León
The story of Ana Francisca Pérez de León and the Casa de los León, today Petare's Public Library.
Chapel of Santa María Magdalena
Discover the Chapel of Santa María Magdalena, a colonial church in Petare with sacred art and local legends.
Church of Dulce Nombre de Jesús
History and architecture of the Church of Dulce Nombre de Jesús, the colonial church at the heart of faith in Petare.
Hacienda El Toboso (Tito Salas House)
Discover Hacienda El Toboso, home of painter Tito Salas and today a House of Culture in Petare.
Petare Museum
Discover the Bárbaro Rivas Museum of Folk Art in Petare: its history, legends and art collection.
The Parish House of Petare
Discover the Parish House of Petare, built in 1786: its colonial architecture and religious treasures.
Notable People of Petare: Heroes and Leaders Who Made History
Meet José Félix Ribas, Julián Castro, Bárbaro Rivas and other figures who shaped the history of Petare.
The Petare Market: Its History and Present
Learn the history of the Petare Market, how it evolved and its role as the commercial heart of the barrio to this day.
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.