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Plaza Francia

Plaza Francia (Plaza Altamira)

Place · Altamira & Los Palos Grandes

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Plaza Francia de AltamiraAltamira & Los Palos Grandes, Caracasgoadmission: unknown

The obelisk plaza that anchors Altamira: 20 minutes on a morning walk from the hotel, then a café.

Time on site15–20 minp95 30 min
PriceFreeadult, 2026 estimate
28″ bagsPainful WarningAltamira & Los Palos Grandes
Sensory loadCalm2 of 5 · Calm
  • Free entry

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Plan

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Go now?

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Open
Hours not on file: check the official site.
Tickets
  • Adult: Free
Time to spend
15–20 min · up to 30 min if you linger
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Best time to go

Quiet before 10:00; busier late afternoon.

Opening hours
Note
Open public square; no published hours.

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Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

On the ground

Getting in, access, sensory load, what to bring, and where to go if it does not work

Getting in

Stop
Hotel car or a short walk within the Altamira blocks
Ticket
free · official site
Stairs
none of note
Shoes
Shoes on.

Sensory load

  • Sensory load2/5 Low

Exposure: high

What to bring and the rules

  • Water, a hat and sun or rain cover · Rated high exposure: little shelter while you walk.

Rules and prices change: check the official site before you go.

Bailouts

  • heat: cafe-altamira

Nearest rescue anchor: B — Plaza Francia benches

Not checked in the last 12 months (no check date on file).

Map and nearby

Where it is, how to get there from your hotel or from where you stand, and what is around it

Plaza Francia (Plaza Altamira)Plaza Francia (Plaza Altami…

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The pin marks the centre of Altamira & Los Palos Grandes: this place has no exact entrance point on file.

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Tickets, prices and entry

Tickets & entry

2026 estimate · check the posted board
Where to buy
  • No ticket needed.

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Time on site, inside and your plan

Time on site

minutes

Minimum

10min

Worthwhile

15min

Typical

20min

p95

30min

How much time do you have?

from the time-on-site figures above

Room to linger: a typical visit is 20 min, people who stay on take up to 30.

Visit times are typical figures, not promises; queues and closing times can change them.

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Walk the Altamira & Los Palos Grandes area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes

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