Surrounded by lush mountains is Hacienda El Arroyo, a more than a century old estate, used for weekend getaways, private functions and corporate outings. Comprising of six spaces such as the Casa Rosada, The Stables, Churuata Stables, The Arroyo, Rectangular Churuata and the The Arrochar, it can easily accommodate 3,000 people in all. The Hacienda also has two bars and a huge kitchen which can be used for any event. The estate is available as a whole or in parts depending upon the need of the occasion.
Centro Nacional De Accion Social Por La Musica was formed by National System of Orchestras and Choirs Youth and Children of Venezuela with the National Housing Institute (Inavi) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) also involved on a consultancy basis. The objective of this venture was to impart the beauty of music to underprivileged and disabled youth as a form of both education and therapy. To this end, the theater hosts several musical concerts which showcase this talent. The proceeds also goes towards the education of the students. The theater itself has quite a few impressive auditoriums with the capacity to hold large audiences as well as an audio-visual theater.
Right besides the Francesco Fajardo Highway, you will be taken aback by a giant orange ball like sculpture. The famous piece of art was the work of artist Jesus Soto and was opened for public in the year 1997. the 39 feet (11.88 meters) tall structure is made of 1800 aluminium rods which have been suspended in air. The orange colored hollow rods create a puzzling illusion giving it an appearance of a spherical orange ball. While it fell into a state of disrepair given the increase in in hooliganism, it was restored over the years. Today, a socio-cultural icon of the city, the Esfera Caracas is a popular point for photo-ops along the highway.
Designed specifically keeping people with cognitive disabilities and special needs in mind, The Expanzoo in Caracas is a petting zoo like no other. Get up close and personal with the zoo's numerous residents, from camels, zebras and deer to ostrich, flamingos, peacocks and alpacas. There are even pony rides on offer for the little ones. Besides this, the facility offers numerous educational and therapeutic programs for children with special needs.
This museum was opened in 1976, and is devoted to the preservation and exhibition of works by Venezuelan artists from Colonial times to present day. The Permanent Collection includes relevant names from the 19th Century like Arturo Michelena, Cristobal Rojas, Martin Tovar y Tovar and Tito Salas; among later artists are Francisco Narvaez and Hector Poleo, plus a vast selection of works by Armando Reveron. Present Venezuelan art is represented by Alejandro Otero, Francisco Hung, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Jacobo Borges, Regulo Perez, Meyer Vaisman and other great creators. The museum also presents temporary exhibitions coming from public or private collections.
This was the residence of the Marquis of Toro, a very dear friend of Bolivar's and his staunch defender at all times. It was also the residence of the Liberator for several years. Its colonial architecture provides the perfect backdrop for the current museum, which has objects dating back to that time. The Anauco House also maintains constant artistic and scientific activity, producing outstanding figures in distinct areas of knowledge. As far as tourists go, they will keep a very pleasant and lasting memory of a visit to this place beloved by all Caracas residents.